preaching

Sermon Development
Preaching with Authority

As early as the life and thought of the ancient philosopher Socrates, the world has been prone [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Ashes to Ashes

Oh wow, preachers. The beginning of Lent. Are you ready? I am imagine you are. Your Lenten [...]

Theology and Interpretation
An Existential Encounter with the Text

Just the thought of doing exegesis for one more sermon [...]

Columnist
Where’s the Arc?

I’m not saying Jesus was a bad preacher. I am saying that one of the traditional styles [...]

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Sermon Development
How to Preach to Mildred

It’s never great for a preacher’s ego when someone snores during your sermon. For me, it happens [...]

Columnist
Betting on the Spirit

Back in seminary, and when I teach preaching, we emphasized over and over again to our students [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 290: Yvette Flunder on Authentic Ministry

Yvette Flunder argues for the [...]

Columnist
Yes, the Gospel Does Matter

Putting together a decent sermon is no easy task. This is not a complaint, it [...]

Sermon Development
iPreach: How the Apple Watch Could Revolutionize Sermon Development

Sermon development takes place somewhere [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Tending the Vineyard

Dear Working Preachers, This past week, Walter Brueggemann was on the Luther Seminary campus giving the inaugural [...]