Preaching

Gospel: John 11:1-45 (Lent 5: Series A)

03/26/23

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

This week’s text invites us to walk alongside a grieving sister. The connection to your hearers will be easy, for life in this world provides no shortage of reasons to grieve.
Gospel: John 9:1-41 (Lent 4: Series A)

03/19/23

14 mins

By Peter Nafzger

This man lived his entire life in the darkness, that is, until he met Jesus.
Gospel: John 4:5-26 (Lent 3: Series A)

03/12/23

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The woman in our text probably did not expect much from her trip to the well that day, but Jesus did. Jesus planned to meet her.
Gospel: John 3:1-17 (Lent 2: Series A)

03/05/23

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Nicodemus remained silent. He stopped talking. He stopped asking questions. And he listened. He simply listened to Jesus. It was his smartest move yet.
Gospel: John 1:1-14 (Christmas: Series A)

12/17/22

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

12/10/22

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Matthew makes it abundantly clear that Joseph lacked one thing: Control. He may have been the titular head of his emerging household, but he was clearly not in charge. God was, as God always is.
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-15 (Advent 3: Series A)

12/03/22

14 mins

By Peter Nafzger

John the Baptist’s question in our text offers you an opportunity to help your congregation take seriously the doubts experienced by those who live by faith.
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 (Advent 2: Series A)

11/26/22

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The Lord is coming, that much is certain. He is coming to reign, not only over the heavens, but also over the members of your congregation.
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 (Pentecost 16: Series C)

09/18/22

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Jesus came to His own people to bridge the rift which exists between humankind and God.
Gospel: Luke 16:1-15 (Pentecost 15: Series C)

09/11/22

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

God commands we serve only Him. We serve Him with all we have and all we are, including the 90% of our income which does not go in the plates. What does it look like to serve God above money?
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 (Pentecost 14: Series C)

09/04/22

9 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The heart of your sermon is the promise that God, in Jesus, has sought and found each of us. He receives us sinners and invites us to eat with Him at His table.
Gospel: Luke 14:25-35 (Pentecost 13: Series C)

08/28/22

10 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The reason nothing can come before Jesus is because nothing endures beyond the grave except for Jesus.

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