Wherever faith is not preached and is not given primary importance, wherever we do not begin by learning how we are united with Christ and become branches in Him, all the world concentrates only on its works. On the other hand, wherever faith alone is taught, this leads to false Christians, who boast of their [...]
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…and the Word became Flesh and dwelt among us….Browsing Posts in preaching
Luther on Preaching
November 2, 2011
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Preaching the Resurrection to the Mentally Ill
April 8, 2009
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Words worth considering…. Preaching the Resurrection to the Mentally Ill | I Trust When Dark My Road
Sermons/Notes for 2009 Lent Preaching Seminar
February 5, 2009
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Here are some PDFs of the rest of the seminar: Teacher Notes on the Seminar Covenant Sermon Reconciliation Sermon Propitiation Sermon Hymn and Text Suggestions If anyone else gets any sermons or other notes written on this series, please let me know so I can post it! -LL
Pics, hymns and the like from 2009 Preaching Seminar
February 5, 2009
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This past Monday our congregation hosted a Lent Preaching Seminar entitled “Cross+Words”. It was led by Rev. Paul Beisel. We had about a dozen guys, and a wonderful discussion of several words used in the New Testament to describe the atonement. Here are a couple pics: As a result of this fine work, I’ve also [...]
Not Alone: In the Name of Jesus
January 17, 2009
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One of my gentle readers wrote this post regarding preaching that referenced one or my posts about preaching from around Christmas time. It seems worth discussing a little here. This is the link: Not Alone: In the Name of Jesus Here’s the final paragraph: When this is what God works through sermon preparation, how can [...]
Cross+Words – A Lenten Preaching Seminar
January 13, 2009
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Cross+Words A Lenten Preaching Seminar The Presentation of Our Lord and the Purification of Mary February 2, 2009 Hosted by Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Cross + Words The holy apostles used several words to preach about the work of Jesus on the cross. Among them are “reconciliation,” “redemption,” “justification,” “covenant,” and “propitiation.” These words [...]
Where do you go for inspiration?
December 16, 2008
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Where do you go for inspiration on sermons? Don’t say the Bible. I know that. Probably the most fruitful place I seem to go the last couple years has been Johan Gerhard’s Postilla, published by Repristination Press. This volume is simply fantastic. I am constnatly amazed by his breadth of biblical knowledge, and the connections [...]
A Lament for the Lectionary
November 25, 2008
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I love the historic lectionary. The rhythm of the readings, the Psalms and Introits, the use of traditional hymnody that speaks references it directly, it flows in a way that is beautiful, reverent and stirring. It stirs up the faith, just as the historic collects remind us as we prepare for Adventtide. That is why [...]
The Surprise (Trinity 26)
November 16, 2008
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Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin 2nd Last Sunday of the Church Year/Trinity 26 November 16, 2008 Matthew 25:31-46 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “The Surprise” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for today is the [...]
Bored of Hearing Sermons
October 4, 2008
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In honor of my ongoing thoughts on preaching, her are a few words from the Blessed Doctor on the topic of not wanting to hear sermons. It is from the end of the Third Commandment in the Large Catechism: 98 Know, therefore, that you must be concerned not only about hearing, but also about learning [...]
