Anatomy of a Sermon: A Sermon on Luke 12:13-21 By Brian King
Dr. David Peter writes a review and analysis of Brian King’s sermon based on Luke 12:13-21
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 ..
Problematic Words in Prayer: Overextending “Lift Up”
“Lord, we lift up Sally…” The final post in David Peter’s series on prayer
Problematic Words in Prayer: Misappropriating “Be With”
“God, be with the youth mission team…” The second in David Peter’s three-part series on prayer
Problematic Words in Prayer: “All My Words are ‘Just’”
The first in a three-part series on prayer
Proper 10 • Luke 10:25–37 • July 10, 2016
By David Peter Provided here is a sermon digest based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. The reader is free to appropriate into a sermon that which is beneficial. Focus: As those restored by Jesus, we love others by serving their needs despite the messiness and busyness of life. Introduction: Anyone who seeks to ..
How I Remember a Basketball Star
…before Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dunked in the NBA Finals
The Process of Placement
Call Day is the high point on the Concordia Seminary calendar. But how do we get there?
Christ’s Conquest: At the Cross or the Empty Tomb?
Is there an imbalance in our Good Friday and Easter (and the Sundays before and after) preaching?
Epiphany 3 • Luke 4:16–30 • January 24, 2016
By David Peter This text is appropriate for reflection early in the Epiphany season for several reasons. First, it reports one of Jesus’s first acts of his public ministry. Second, it is one of the first times that Jesus publicly identifies himself as the Messiah. Third, it sets him clearly on the path to rejection ..
The Big Picture of Easter
What the Grand Canyon shows us about Christ’s resurrection…and ours
The Resurrection of Our Lord • 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 • April 5, 2015
By David Peter The Occasion for Paul’s Words The first verse of the text begins with these words: “Now I would remind you, brothers.” This formula indicates that Paul is responding to an issue which had been a part of his original instruction to them. In this case, the issue is the resurrection of the body. Apparently the subject ..
Proper 9 • Zechariah 9:9–12 • July 6, 2014
By David Peter Context Considerations It might come as a surprise that this Old Testament text is appointed for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost when we are used to it being read on Palm Sunday. Why does it make an appearance at this time? Most likely, the reason is its thematic association with the Gospel reading, Matthew 11:25–30, in ..