Craft of Preaching

Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son painting
Videos
Lent 4C: Frustrated by Grace

Rolf Jacobson unpacks the powerful story of the prodigal son, revealing how God’s grace can [...]

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Videos
Lent 3C: Repentance as a gift

In Minneapolis, near the memorial for those lost in the I-35W bridge collapse, Matthew L [...]

The Risen Lord appears to St. Thomas and the apostles
Sermon Development
Hymns as Theological Commentaries

Born into a musical pastor’s family, I was hearing the [...]

Closeup of hen's wing
Videos
Lent 2C: Under God’s wing

For the Second Sunday of Lent, Karoline Lewis reflects on [...]

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Culture
Preaching from the Margins: Consent, Collaboration, and Community-Building 

Jesus spent a whole lot [...]

LED sign reading: The Journey Is On
Videos
Lent 1C: Lenten journey

Lent is not a journey… or is it? Sermon Brainwave host Rolf Jacobson dives into Luke’s narrative, [...]

Ghost Ranch vista, Abiquiu, New Mexico
Videos
Transfiguration C: Mountaintop view

“Listen to him.” A simple yet powerful command from the [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Real People, Real Faith: Preaching Biblical Characters

What are some of the [...]

Easter preaching series - butterfly alights on outstretched fingers
Preaching Series
Resurrection People: An Easter Sermon Series on John

This Easter sermon series explores [...]

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Videos
Epiphany 7C: Call to prayer

Karoline Lewis stands in front of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, watching people enter for prayer, [...]