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Proper 12 • Genesis 18:(17–19) 20–33 • July 25, 2010
By Dr. Jeffrey A. Gibbs Introduction The text presents two particular problems for interpreters. The first is the question of how “AD Christians” read the…
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Proper 11 • Genesis 18:1–10a (10b–14) • July 18, 2010
By John Loum General approach to preparing your sermon A. Start the process by praying about the subject or topic area B. Select and clearly…
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Proper 10 • Leviticus (18:1–5); 19:9–18 • July 11, 2010
By Dr. Thomas Manteuful A Bible Study What statement is made repeatedly here to help God’s people remember and take to heart what is said?…
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Proper 9 • Isaiah 66:10–14 • July 4, 2010
By David I. Lewis Introduction Several challenges face the preacher of this text: one challenge is how best to understand this text in its literary…
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Proper 8 • 1 Kings 19:9b–21 • June 27, 2010
By Dr. Joel P. Okamoto Notes on the pericope This pericope presents Elijah’s encounter with Yahweh on Mount Horeb and his call of Elisha. Recently…
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Proper 7 • Isaiah 65:1–9 • June 20, 2010
By Travis J. Scholl Let’s be honest. Given the wondrous epistle reading from Galatians 3 (“But now that faith has come … There is no…
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Proper 6 • 2 Samuel 11:26–12:10, 13–14 • June 13, 2010
By Dr. Victor Raj The Setting During the season of Pentecost, the texts appointed for the third week underscore God the Holy Spirit’s specific activity…
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Proper 5 • 1 Kings 17:17–24 • June 6, 2010
By Dr. Timothy Saleska A question I want to ask you: Does it matter to you if this story is true or not? I don’t…
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Holy Trinity • Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 • May 30, 2010
By Dr. Charles Arand This Sunday provides an opportunity to highlight one of the most significant events within the history of the church. By the…
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