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Proper 11 • Colossians 1:21–29 • July 21, 2013
By Robert Weise Reconciliation: Ministry and Mystery We all love a good mystery; a mystery where we don’t find out until the very end who…
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Proper 10 • Colossians 1:1-14 • July 14, 2013
By James W. Voelz Editor’s note: An abbreviated form of this Homiletical Help appeared in the Spring 2013 Concordia Journal. The full commentary written by Dr. Voelz…
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Proper 9 • Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18 • July 7, 2013
By Timothy E. Saleska Galatians 6 includes the third part of the exhortation section of the letter (6:1–10) and the concluding postscript (6:11–18). Points of…
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Proper 8 • Galatians 5:1, 13–25 • June 30, 2013
By Bruce Hartung Review some of the times in the New Testament that eleutherou is used in addition to Galatians 5. These include John 8:31b–32,…
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Proper 7 • Galatians 3:23–4:7 • June 23, 2013
By David Peter Textual Considerations There are many details of this passage which could be developed in the sermon, some of which are quite significant,…
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Proper 6 • Galatians 2:15–21; 3:10–14 • June 16, 2013
By Thomas Egger Proposed theme: The sermon focus developed here highlights the language of curse and blessing in Galatians 3. No power of our own,…
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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…