Proper 14
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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…
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Proper 14 • Luke 12:22–34 (35–40) • August 7, 2016
Mark Rockenbach It is always important to consider the context of the assigned readings. Therefore, look at Luke 12:16–21. Jesus tells a story about a…
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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 14 • Hebrews 11:1–16 • August 11, 2013
By Jeffrey Kloha Just as 1 Corinthians 13 is often called the “love” chapter, Hebrews 11 is typically labeled the “faith” chapter. What must be…
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Proper 14 • 1 Kings 19:1–8 • August 12, 2012
By David I. Lewis Introduction The Old Testament lesson for Proper 14 contains the introduction to the narrative of Elijah’s flight to Mt. Horeb and…
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Proper 14 • Genesis 15:1–6 • August 8, 2010
By Robert W. Weise Inseparable Righteousness and Faith Introduction When someone promises you a special gift, you have faith in them and in their promised…
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Proper 14 · John 6:35-51 · August 9, 2009
By Joel Okamoto Notes on the text 1. This passage is an excerpt from Christ’s “Bread of Life” discourse, and forms the middle section of a…