The Pulpit
Resources for Preaching
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Proper 5 • Galatians 1:11–24 • June 9, 2013
By James L. Brauer Paul’s letter to the Galatians makes clear that his authority came from Christ, that the gospel was for Jew and Gentile,…
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Proper 4 • Galatians 1:1–12 • June 2, 2013
By Richard H. Warneck “Other gospels? Come again?” The gospel, the “good news” is a familiar theme for Lutherans. We hear it, and we hear…
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Holy Trinity • Acts 2:14a; 22–36 • May 26, 2013
By Timothy Dost Acts chapter two presents us with the contrast between our own self-righteousness and the righteousness of Christ. It shows clearly our need…
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The Preacher’s Studio: Reed Lessing
The journey from text to pulpit can be a long and winding road, filled with false starts, surprising discoveries, and hard choices along the way.…
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Pentecost • Acts 2:1–21 • May 19, 2013
By William Carr What in the world is going on? English versions seem so pedestrian, e.g., “When the day of Pentecost arrived” (ESV) or, simply,…
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The Preacher’s Studio: Héctor Hoppe
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: HECTOR HOPPE, on preaching…
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Easter 7 • Revelation 22:1–6 (7–11) 12–20 • May 12, 2013
By Gerhard Bode Introduction In 1563, Lutheran theologian David Chytraeus (1530–1600) wrote a commentary on the book of Revelation in which he calculated the date…
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The Preacher’s Studio: Robert Kolb
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: ROBERT KOLB, on preaching…
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Easter 6 • Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27 • May 5, 2013
By Wally Becker After celebrating the resurrection of our Lord these past five weeks, the reading from Revelation helps us focus on our own resurrection…