66 Texts from 66 Books
A new sermon series to preach every book of the Bible in one year
Preachers Studio: Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger and David Schmitt discuss the craft of preaching topical sermons, with Ash Wednesday as the case study
Preachers Studio: Bob Sundquist
Rev. Bob Sundquist discusses preaching in the midst of trauma, in this case the Las Vegas mass shooting
Pre-Lenten Workshop 2019 Videos
Reed Lessing rolls out his new Lenten sermon series on the Exodus
Preachers Studio: Jeff Gibbs
Jeff Gibbs discusses the craft of preaching, especially on a difficult text, with David Schmitt
Preachers Studio: Erik Herrmann
Erik Herrmann discusses with David Schmitt the craft of preaching saint’s days and commemorations
Preachers Studio: Scott Seidler
Scott Seidler discusses with David Schmitt the craft of preaching difficult texts, in this case Mark 10:2-16
Proper 27 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 · November 12, 2017
By David Peter, This sermon is the fourth in the sermon series entitled “Fatherly Encouragement.” It is based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. The Apostle Paul addresses the Thessalonian Christians as his dear children, giving them encouragement in their journey of faith in Jesus. Fatherly Encouragement toward Expectation Focus Statement An informed expectation of Christ’s return ..
Proper 26 · 1 Thessalonians 3:11–4:12 · November 5, 2017
By David Peter, This sermon is the third in a series, entitled “Fatherly Encouragement,” based on texts from 1 Thessalonians. In this epistle the Apostle Paul encourages the Christians of Thessalonica who are young in the faith. He acts as their spiritual father. Today’s theme is based on 1 Thessalonians 3:11–4:12. Fatherly Encouragement toward Sanctification ..
Proper 25 · 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13 · October 29, 2017
By David Peter, This is the second in a series of sermons based on texts from 1 Thessalonians. The series is entitled “Fatherly Encouragement.” Paul writes as the spiritual father to his children who need guidance and encouragement to grow in faith and faithful living. Fatherly Encouragement toward Motivation Focus Statement The motivation for advancing God’s ..
Proper 24 · 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 · October 22, 2017
By David Peter This Sunday begins a series of several weeks in which the Epistle readings are taken from 1 Thessalonians. In this lectio continua much of the content of Paul’s letter is covered. This provides the opportunity for an expository sermon series based on the appointed Epistle readings from 1 Thessalonians. The series of sermons ..
Proper 23 · Philippians 4:4–13 · October 15, 2017
Editor’s note: David Schmitt provides this homiletical help as the fourth and final in a sermon series on the lectionary’s successive readings from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. By David Schmitt, Textual Connection In Paul’s closing exhortations, he encourages the Philippians in their devotion to Christ, in their support of one another, and in their engagement ..
Proper 22 · Philippians 3:4b–14 · October 8, 2017
Editor’s note: David Schmitt provides this homiletical help as the third of four in a sermon series on the lectionary’s successive readings from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. By David Schmitt, Textual Connection At this point in his letter, Paul opens his heart and offers a personal confession of faith to the Philippians (3:4–14): having the righteousness ..
Proper 21 · Philippians 2:1–4 (5–13) 14–18 · October 1, 2017
Editor’s note: David Schmitt provides this homiletical help as the second of four in a sermon series on the lectionary’s successive readings from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. By David Schmitt, Textual Connection Paul’s separation from the Philippians causes him to focus on that which holds them together as a community of Christ, involved in humble service ..
Proper 20 · Philippians 1:12–14, 19–30 · September 24, 2017
Editor’s note: David Schmitt provides this homiletical help as the first of four in a sermon series on the lectionary’s successive readings from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. By David Schmitt, In a culture that is redefining what it means to be family, the Christian church has devoted significant efforts to defending God’s design of the ..
Proper 19 · Romans 14:1–12 · September 17, 2017
Editor’s note: the following homiletical help is taken from David Schmitt’s sermon series “God’s Greater Story: A Sermon Series on Romans 6–14,” which is available for download here. By David Schmitt This morning, Paul’s words to us are strange. Strange, in that he joins two very different things together. In just a few short verses, Paul ..