Craft of Preaching

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Baptism and Eucharist

Sacraments and preaching are not separate liturgical practices; they work [...]

Sir, we wish to see Jesus (heart-shaped glasses)
Videos
Lent 5B: Seeing Jesus

Join Karoline Lewis as she prepares for her intensive course focusing on the theme verse based on [...]

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Videos
Lent 4B: Maintenance Needed

Nicodemus and road maintenance–what’s the connection? Joy J. Moore reflects on Jesus’ famous words in [...]

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Videos
Lent 3B: Symbols of Authority

In a world full of symbols of authority, remember the true source of power found [...]

Cross to bear
Videos
Lent 2B: Take Up Your Cross

Karoline Lewis reflects on Jesus’ question: “What cause will you embrace?” Embracing your cross isn’t [...]

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Videos
Lent 1B: Don’t Miss the Beauty

Often miss the beauty in the day-to-day? Joy J. Moore [...]

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Videos
Transfiguration B: Listen!

A preacher steps into a telephone booth. What’s the connection to Transfiguration? Matt Skinner invites [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
When Black History Preaches

Why Black history? And why in church? This year, as part of my seminary’s new [...]

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Videos
Epiphany 5B: A Known God Who Shows Up

God enters our space to heal us just as Jesus [...]

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Sermon Development
Dialogue Sermons: How and Why

David: How we got here I’ve long been attracted to the communal nature of preaching: [...]