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August 2020

August 27, 2020

What to Do When Parishioners Leave – Because of Politics

When parishioners leave because of "politics," it's not always a bad thing. Imagine the church...

August 05, 2020

6 Bible Texts for a Sermon on Racism & Why Your Church Needs to Hear It

So you want to preach a sermon on racism. Where to begin? Here are 6...

June 2020

June 07, 2020

Being Theological in a Political World

Being theological in a political world means standing up for justice because the Word of...

June 02, 2020

Trump Invades Church with Military Force. Christians Must Speak Out!

Trump invades church, violates separation of church and state. Christians must speak out!

May 2020

May 31, 2020

Will White Churches Find Their Pentecost Courage?

Will white churches find their Pentecost courage for justice, peace, repentance, and restoration?

May 18, 2020

Why You Should Watch the Festival of Homiletics Online

The theme of the Festival of Homiletics this year is "Preaching a New Earth: Climate...

February 2020

February 19, 2020

Churches Can Connect Faith and Creation Care for Lent

As we prepare for Lent and Easter, as well as the 50th Anniversary of Earth...

December 2019

December 08, 2019

The Unbearable Whiteness of Preaching

I am a white teacher of preaching who has been doing this work for almost...

November 2019

November 29, 2019

Jesus, Apocalyptic Discourse, and the Climate Crisis: Ideas for Preaching Matthew 24:36-44

A sermon on Matthew 24:36-44 can explore the image of the church as an "ark"...

November 17, 2019

Preaching in Trump’s Shadow

What is it like for pastors preaching in Trump's shadow? And what guidance can the...

September 2019

September 01, 2019

The Rabbi Who Came to Dinner: An Imaginative Retelling of Luke 14:1, 7-24

The tablecloths are crisp and starched. The succulent food is ready. But the wealthy guests are...

August 2019

August 22, 2019

Breach-Repairers: Preaching Isaiah 58 Using Dialogical Lens

What does repairing the breach look like in your community? For your church? A preaching...

August 19, 2019

Sometimes Following Jesus Means NOT Being Neutral (Guest Sermon)

Is it possible to be neutral about starvation? Or lead pollution in public housing? Or...

August 07, 2019

Throwing Your Bag on the Train: Heart Follows Treasure

Jesus teaches us that heart follows treasure, not the other way around. What does this...

August 03, 2019

Dialogical Lens for Preaching Luke 12:13-21, the Rich Fool

Using a dialogical lens in a sermon on the Parable of the Rich Fool in...

August 01, 2019

Owning Stuff or Stuff Owning Us? The Rich Fool in Luke Chapter 12

Here's an example of how the 'dialogical lens' for preaching about the parable of the...

July 2019

July 31, 2019

Applying the Dialogical Lens to the Parable of the Rich Fool

Using the 'dialogical lens' for the Parable of the Rich Fool shows us ways to...

July 30, 2019

Using a ‘Dialogical Lens’ for Scripture and Preaching

Using a 'dialogical lens' for scripture and preaching can open new options for "Purple Zone"...

July 28, 2019

Ask, Seek, Knock: Seeking the Goods or The Good?

God is not Aladdin’s Genie, it turns out. So for what - and for whom...

May 2019

May 08, 2019

April 2019

April 21, 2019

The Proximity of Hope: An Easter Sermon

In the midst of black holes, burning churches, and political corruption, how can Easter put...

April 12, 2019

The Making of a Preacher by Marvin A. McMickle: Book Review

Marvin A. McMickle has gifted preachers with a volume that will serve both early-career ministers...

March 2019

March 21, 2019

Iraq War Sermon – 16 Years Later

It's been 16 years since the start of the Iraq War. For the record - some...

January 2019

January 27, 2019

What is ‘Good Preaching’? A Sermon about Sermons

What makes for 'good preaching'? This is a sermon about sermons, about what it means...

December 2018

December 20, 2018

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Sneak Preview, Pre-Order Today!

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide is now available for pre-order...

November 2018

November 27, 2018

The Climate Crisis is Coming and is Already Here. So is Jesus.

The climate crisis is upon us. This is an 'all hands on deck' moment for...

October 2018

October 18, 2018

Is Your Sermon In “The Purple Zone”? – Backstory Preaching Webinar

If you’re sensing the rising political tension in your church and wondering how to navigate...

October 05, 2018

Preaching as Resistance: Encountering Pharaoh—and Climate Change

This sermon is part of Phil Snider's important new anthology of 30 sermons entitled "Preaching...

September 2018

September 09, 2018

Calling People Dogs: Juxtaposing Jesus and Trump

Calling people dogs seems to be common these days. But Jesus called a woman a...

July 2018

July 05, 2018

Preaching Trees: Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith, Wk. 5

In this week's devotional , 'Preaching Trees,' we learn that the trees are, in a...