Preaching
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Proper 27 • Hebrews 9:24–28 • November 8, 2015
By Tim Saleska Text and Grammar Notes 9:24: εἰσῆλθεν: the aorist verb emphasizes the central point of this text that, unlike the OT sacrifices, Christ’s…
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Reformation Day • Romans 3:19–28 • October 25, 2015
By Robert Rosin “Greeks seek wisdom,” Paul once wrote, and they had plenty to offer. Over the centuries, sages had tried to make sense of…
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Proper 18 • James 2:1–10, 14–18 • September 6, 2015
Editor’s note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, July 2006. By Joel P. Fritsche In chapter two of his epistle James warns…
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Proper 16 • Ephesians 5:22–33 • August 23, 2015
By William Wrede Marriage. A man and a woman united. The standard for this union has been established by God and is fully rooted in…
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Theological Symposium – September 22-23, 2015
Exploring what memory formation, retention can mean for church, ministry.
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Proper 15 • Ephesians 5:6–21 • August 16, 2015
Editor’s note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, April 2008. By Joel P. Fritsche This epistle reading turns our attention toward living…
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Proper 14 • Ephesians 4:17–5:2 • August 9, 2015
By James Voelz This pericope is typical of the latter portion of Paul’s letters, that is, it deals with everyday matters of the Christian life (cf.…
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Proper 13 • Ephesians 4:1–16 • August 2, 2015
By Rick Marrs Paul has regaled the Ephesians with rich spiritual blessings they have in Christ (Eph 1), how both Jews and Gentiles are saved by…
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In Remembrance of Me: Memory and the Life of Faith
We stand at a point in time when we are learning incredible new insights into how memory works. The 2015 Theological Symposium, September 22-23, will…