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October 2026

October 05, 2026

“Render Unto Caesar”: Faith, Politics, and Elections

Jesus’ famous line, “Render unto Caesar,” isn’t just about taxes. It’s a radical challenge to...

September 2026

September 18, 2026

What Matt. 21:23-32 Teaches About Integrity In An Election

Jesus's parable in Matt. 21:23-32 teaches Christians to test candidates in an election by their...

September 09, 2026

Workers in the Vineyard: Sermon Ideas for Matt. 20:1-16

Explore Matt. 20:1–16, the workers in the vineyard, through an ecological lens to confront exploitation—and...

July 2026

July 29, 2026

When The Data Center Wolf Is At Your Door, Organize & Resist

Data centers are reshaping towns nationwide, promising jobs but delivering pollution and rising costs. Here's...

July 03, 2026

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church VBS: A Closer Look, Hard Questions

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church’s violent VBS skit raises urgent questions about children’s safety, spiritual abuse...

June 2026

June 12, 2026

10 Books to Address Christian Nationalism in Your Church

Need resources to address Christian nationalism? These 10 books offer pastors tools for preaching, teaching,...

June 08, 2026

Preaching Ideas, July 4th: Resisting Christian Nationalism

Counter Christian Nationalism this July 4th with a sermon series that reclaims a love for...

April 2026

April 21, 2026

Thieves and Bandits, Shepherds and Gates – John 10:1-10

This sermon on John 10:1-10 for Good Shepherd Sunday explores Jesus’s teaching about abundance as...

April 20, 2026

Reclaiming 1 Peter 2:19-25 From Abuse: Sermon for Resistance

It's time to reclaim 1 Peter 2:19-25 from those who use it to normalize abuse...

April 03, 2026

Good Friday, “God Squad” & Endangered Species: A Lament

Good Friday urges us to contemplate the "eco-crucifixion" of endangered species like Rice's Whale following...

March 2026

March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday Was a Protest March! Analysis of #NoKings Speech

#NoKings rallies offer opportunities for faith leaders to use their prophetic voice for justice. Here's...

March 24, 2026

Palm Sunday Counters the Violence of Christian Nationalism

Palm Sunday follows on the heels of No Kings protests this year. Jesus's procession was a...

March 16, 2026

Ezekiel 37 Counters White Christian Nationalism

The sermon to the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37 preaches to the need...

March 09, 2026

John 9 Counters Disability Bias in Christian Nationalism

The story of Jesus and the man with blindness in John 9:1-41 can counter the...

March 02, 2026

Jesus & the Woman at the Well Counter Christian Nationalism

The story of Jesus & the Woman at the Well (John 4) counters the misogyny...

February 2026

February 28, 2026

In the Lion’s Den, State of the Union: Rev. Rabell Interview

In this interview, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, an ELCA Lutheran pastor discusses his experience attending the...

February 28, 2026

Rev. Rabell Goes to Washington: Pastor’s State of the Union

Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, ELCA pastor, attends State of the Union, offering a powerful witness on...

February 17, 2026

Resist Ethnocentrism & Christian Nationalism in Lent: Gen 12

Genesis 12:1-4a can help us counter the ethnocentrism of Christian nationalism in Lent while supporting...

February 11, 2026

Resist Christian Nationalism in Lent, Matthew 4:1-11

In Matthew 4:1-11 during Lent, we can use Jesus’s resistance of Satan's temptations as a...

January 2026

January 28, 2026

Clergy, Prepare for ICE: Guidance from Minnesota Pastors

Minnesota pastors urge U.S. clergy to prepare now for ICE incursions. Their wisdom and experience...

January 10, 2026

The Murder of Renee Good is an Apocalyptic Moment

The murder of Renee Good is an apocalyptic moment revealing difficult truths for white American...

December 2025

December 30, 2025

Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid in 2026

National survey of mainline preachers indicates that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely...

December 27, 2025

Preaching about LGBTQIA+ Issues: National Survey Results

Preaching about LGBTQIA+, along with mental health and substance abuse, was important for ministers in...

December 23, 2025

Preaching Immigration, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy

Preaching about immigration, Christian Nationalism, and democracy were among the top priorities for mainline ministers...

December 22, 2025

Preaching about Racism, Economics, and Environment

Preaching about racism, economics, and environment requires attention to intersectionality & biblical themes: insights from...

December 21, 2025

Top 10 Social Issues in Mainline Protestant Sermons, 2024-25

Study shows race, economic issues, and environment topped list of social issues for U.S. mainline...

November 2025

November 14, 2025

Survey Shows More Mainline Clergy Addressing Social Issues

Mainline clergy addressing social issues is on the rise, new research shows. This is good...

October 2025

October 31, 2025

75th Anniversary Sermon, Reformation Lutheran, Media, PA

I was honored to preach for the 75th Anniversary of the first church I served...

October 02, 2025

How to Handle Sermon Pushback on Social Justice Issues

Here are tips and suggestions for responding to sermon pushback when addressing social issues in...

September 2025

September 21, 2025

Flipping the Script on the Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Jesus’s parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-13 isn’t what it seems. Its economic...