Not Alone: In the Name of Jesus

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

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?

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

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)

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 […]