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
Honest Repentance – Lenten Sermon Series Introduction
Repentance starts with being honest before God and ourselves about who we are. ‘Honest Repentance’ is the theme of our 2023 Lenten sermon series. This series consists of six doctrinal sermons exploring the nature of repentance, designed to be preached during Wednesday night Lenten services
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 ..
Proper 18 · Romans 13:1–10 · September 10, 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 At the time Paul wrote this letter, Nero publicized his rule as the dawn of a golden age. Yet, privately, there were rumors that his ..
Proper 17 · Romans 12:9–21 · September 3, 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 Our text from Romans today is challenging. Paul writes to encourage God’s people but his words are overwhelming to us. “Let love be genuine. Abhor ..
Proper 16 · Romans 11:33–12:8 · August 27, 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 Consider Paul’s vision. You know how sometimes when you look at the sun and then look away, your vision is touched by an afterimage of ..
Proper 15 · Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32 · August 20, 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 Have you ever noticed how some art museums post guards near the paintings? If they don’t post a guard, they might put a red velvet ..
Proper 14 · Romans 10:5–17 · August 13, 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 When Jesus was crucified, we indeed nailed him to the cross. His own people tried him, found him guilty of blasphemy, and rejected their God. And ..