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Proper 7 • Jeremiah 20:7–13 • June 22, 2014, Victor Raj

Concordia Journal

Our text follows the account of the prophet smashing a clay jar (19:1–12) symbolizing the way God will smash the nation of Israel for their apostasy: for their turning the land God gave them into “a place of foreign gods” and pagan sacrifice (19:4).

Easter 7 • Acts 1:12–26 • June 1, 2014, Paul Raabe

Concordia Journal

God has one covenant people of God, including his OT people built on the twelve sons of Israel/Jacob and his NT people built on the twelve apostles, with the Messiah Jesus as the chief cornerstone for the entire people of God.

Easter 4 • Acts 2:42–47 • May 11, 2014, Bruce Schuchard

Concordia Journal

All who believed quite naturally and quite regularly shared all things in common, as would, as should, the superabundantly blessed persons of a singular household and family.

Easter 3 • Acts 2:14a, 36–41 • May 4, 2014, Jeffrey Oschwald

Concordia Journal

This proclamation of the crucified and risen Lord and Christ encompasses all in its call to repentance but addresses each individual personally in its offer of salvation.

Lent 5 • Ezekiel 37:1–14 • April 6, 2014, Andrew Bartelt

Concordia Journal

The resurrection is coming: that is the goal, and it brings hope to a hopeless people, not just death but resurrection.

Transfiguration Sunday • Exodus 24:8–18 • March 2, 2014, Jeffery Gibbs

Concordia Journal

If OT Israel needed a mediator, the one named and appointed to approach the presence of God on behalf of the people, how much greater is our mediator, the Son of God.

Epiphany 7 • Leviticus 19:1–2, 9–18 • February 23, 2014, Timothy Saleska

Concordia Journal

What are our lives to look like and how can they best reflect Christ? It is from this perspective that Leviticus 1–2, 9–18 have something to teach us.

Epiphany 4 • 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 • February 1, 2015, Bruce Schuchard

Concordia Journal

Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ”

Epiphany 2 • 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 • January 18, 2015, Timothy Saleska

Concordia Journal

Paul argues against the idea that our physical bodies are of little value and so the way Christians use their bodies is “morally irrelevant.”

Baptism Of Our Lord • Romans 6:1–11 • January 11, 2015, Jeffrey Oschwald

Concordia Journal

The whole world finds itself in need of even more serious considering, evaluating, and repenting in light of the epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Advent 3 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24 • December 14, 2014, Jeffrey Gibbs

Concordia Journal

Paul’s exhortations naturally flow as part of the ending of his letter; they express the ordinary manifestations of the extraordinary Christian life of faith and hope and exhort us to this life.

Proper 28 • Zephaniah 1:7–16 • November 16, 2014, Andrew Bartelt

Concordia Journal

In sum, this is the basic biblical narrative in a nutshell, with the new creation brought about in the presence of King Yahweh incarnate in Jesus, who establishes the new Zion wherever he is present, no longer in the “land” of Judah.

Proper 24 • Isaiah 45:1–7 • October 19, 2014, William Carr Jr.

Concordia Journal

The clear point is that “God is God, and we are not,” nor is any human government. When we look at the world around us, watch or listen to the news, it is hard to find any truly righteous government at work, not even our own.

Proper 23 • Isaiah 25:6–9 • October 12, 2014, David Lewis

Concordia Journal

Jesus’s own resurrection, however, is a first fruits and so a foreshadowing of that day. In his Son Jesus, Yahweh has initiated his eschatological reign of salvation on earth.

Proper 20 • Isaiah 55:6–9 • September 21, 2014, Thomas Egger

Concordia Journal

God therefore calls all humanity to true repentance, that is, to abandon their own wicked thoughts and ways and to return to God in faith—for God’s ways include incomprehensible mercy toward sinners.

Preaching Isaiah's Message Today, Bill Thompson

The Asbury Journal

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Connecting Daily Christian Living With Adventist Doctrines Through Christocentric Preaching At The Kingsboro Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Donnett Mia Blake

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Kingsboro Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church was an active congregation; however, there was a disconnect between spirituality and the knowledge of and commitment to the distinct Adventist fundamental doctrines. Many viewed the distinct doctrines of Adventism as irrelevant to the Christian experience and daily lifestyle choices, resulting in a nonchalant attitude to the distinctiveness of the Adventist message and the purpose and mission of the church.

Method

The purpose of this dissertation project was to develop and preach a series of Christocentric doctrinal sermons that would impact spiritual growth, doctrinal knowledge, and foster personal evangelism at Kingsboro Temple. Based on …

The Importance And Relevance Of Preaching Isaiah's Message Today, Bill Thompson

ATS Dissertations

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Listening To The Us Hispanic/Latino (Latina) Sermon Listener, Danny Román-Gloro

The Asbury Journal

This paper presents the findings of an ethnographic study on preaching within the US Hispanic/Latino (Latina) community.1 The study explored the preaching event from the experience of the listener. The US Hispanic/ Latino (Latina) sermon listener represents a unique group of individuals that have a particular experience of preaching, which can provide insights on how preaching constitutes a vehicle for shaping and re-shaping a religious and social community. Through the use of in-depth interviews of a diverse group of US Hispanic/Latino (Latina) sermon listeners a series of characteristics of a good sermon were identified.

Biblical Resources For Preaching, James Thompson [email protected]

Leaven

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Biblical Resources For Preaching, James Thompson

Leaven

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Biblical Resources For Preaching, James Thompson

Leaven

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Preaching In The Worldly Church: Where Have We Come From And Where Are We Going?, Mike Casey

Leaven

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Biblical Resources For Preaching, Rick Marrs, Wendell Willis

Leaven

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A Basketful Of Joy: Deuteronomy 26.1-11, A Sermon, Wayne Dockery

Leaven

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Dear Mike. . ., Andre Resner

Leaven

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From Study To Pulpit: Real Church Growth, Dan Anders

Leaven

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Scotch Baptist Influence On The Disciples Of Christ, John Owston

Leaven

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What It Means To Preach The Word, Thomas Olbricht

Leaven

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Ministry With A Long Established Church, Eddie Sharp

Leaven

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