Theology and Interpretation

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Gospel of Justice

What do you say to those who feel uncomfortable when [...]

candle smoke and glowing wick after being extinguished
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Congregational Endings

“It’s the end of the world, as we know it.” [...]

Preaching and eco-crisis: Palm tree extendinerg over ocean with overcast clouds behind
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Passion Narrative in a Time of Eco-Crisis

dear Matafele Peinam you are [...]

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

What are some of the [...]

Sermon feedback to build community - pastor speaks from behind altar
Theology and Interpretation
Sermon Feedback that Builds Community

It’s hard to improve at preaching without receiving good sermon [...]

bicycle handlebars with orange grips. (Theme: Why do we bless bikes?)
Theology and Interpretation
Worship
Why Do We Bless?

What are we doing when we bless animals, backpacks, bikes … and each other? Within the liturgical [...]

Loaves of bread and wheat stalks
Theology and Interpretation
Learning from the Bread of Life

Preaching on the Bread of Life passages this summer? Before [...]

Underwater photo of woman being baptized by full immersion
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Baptism and Eucharist

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

Green-light walk signal illuminated clenched fist
Theology and Interpretation
When Black History Preaches

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

child holding coins in hand (Crafting a sermon on Luke 21:1-4)
Theology and Interpretation
Crafting a Sermon on Luke 21:1-4 Intersectionally

Ed. note: Looking for a stewardship sermon to preach on [...]