TOPIC INDEXSalvation (79)

  1. Gospel: Mark 9:2-9 (Transfiguration: Series B)

    book
    02/07/21
    9 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    It is hard to see clearly these days. While we have never been able to see as much as we would like, today we are more aware of our inability to perceive things as they really are.

  2. Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 (Epiphany 5: Series B)

    book
    01/31/21
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    What is Jesus' conception of, “How is God’s kingship made effective?” It would happen through preaching.

  3. Gospel: Luke 2:40-52 (Christmas 2: Series B)

    book
    12/27/20
    10 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    We begin in ignorance and we end in ignorance. But, in the midst of our ignorance, Jesus is walking with us.

  4. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series B)

    book
    12/20/20
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    As Simeon sang, you might lead your hearers in a song of defiant and hopeful confidence to close out a year characterized by death and despair.

  5. Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 (Advent 4: Series B)

    book
    12/13/20
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    At the center of this gospel reading is a conversation. It was of the memorable variety. It involved a peasant girl from a small town and a mighty messenger from God.

  6. Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-20 (Advent 3: Series B)

    book
    12/06/20
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Whatever else may come, however worse it may get, the light has come and will come again.

  7. Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 (Advent 2: Series B)

    book
    11/29/20
    10 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Mark makes no effort to impress listeners or win votes. His voice aims only to prepare those who hear it for the coming of the Lord.

  8. Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46 (Pentecost 21: Series A)

    book
    10/18/20
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    The command to love those nearby is as challenging as it is simple. Jesus took the initiative to come near to us in loving sacrifice.

  9. Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22 (Pentecost 20: Series A)

    book
    10/11/20
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    In other words, preachers need to help Christians navigate election season faithfully. This text can help.

  10. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 (Pentecost 19: Series A)

    book
    10/04/20
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Jesus is making it crystal clear that the master, the king, God Himself decides who is and who is not welcome in His Kingdom.

  11. Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46 (Pentecost 18: Series A)

    book
    09/27/20
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Contrary to common American Christian thinking, you would emphasize the individual is not the center of the biblical narrative. Christianity is not primarily about me and my relationship with Jesus.

  12. Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

    book
    08/23/20
    10 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Peter stands again this week as a model Christian. He is not the type of model to emulate, however.
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