Rolf Jacobson

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Easter 7C: It’s about God’s reign

“This isn’t about a human king—it’s about God’s reign.” In [...]

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Easter 4C: Pointing to the signs of Jesus

Who is Jesus? In this Preacher to Preacher for May [...]

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Resurrection of Our Lord: Seek the Living

Rolf Jacobson reflects on the powerful question from Luke’s resurrection [...]

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Divine Laughter: Preaching and the Serious Business of Humor

Do you ever experience a [...]

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Lent 4C: Frustrated by Grace

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

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

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

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Epiphany 6C: Whoa!

WHOA! Rolf Jacobson braves the deep Minnesota cold to bring a powerful reflection on Jesus’ Sermon on [...]

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Epiphany 3C: Spirit of the Lord upon me

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.” In Luke [...]

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The Peoples’ Sermon

Proclaiming the Word through a sermon is meant to be a shared effort, rather than a solo [...]

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Christmas Eve: Jesus was born for you

Rolf Jacobson encourages preachers working on their Christmas Eve sermon: [...]