Working Preacher's Sermon Brainwave
Working Preacher from Luther Seminary
Working Preacher's Sermon Brainwave is a weekly conversation on upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The conversations (featuring Luther Seminary faculty) are fun, informative, and creative—and just may give you the spark that ignites your own sermon brainwave!
Episodes
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Feb 24, 2018 • 26min
SB591 - Third Sunday in Lent
Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Third Sunday in Lent (Mar. 4, 2018): (Gospel) John 2:13-22; (1st Reading) Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Feb 21, 2018 • 11min
SB590 - Midweek Lenten Week 2
Podcast on John 8:12-20 -- I AM the Light of the World -- for Week 2 (Feb. 28, 2018) of the Midweek Lenten Preaching Series. See www.workingpreacher.org/lent2018 for remaining texts and commentary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Feb 17, 2018 • 27min
SB589 - Second Sunday in Lent
Exploring the bold call to discipleship in Mark's narrative, interpreting the Son of Man's suffering, sacrifice and inclusion in biblical promise, and exploring Abraham's costly faithfulness and obedience. Delving into the challenges and insights of following Jesus amidst sacrifice and the deep connection between faithfulness, obedience, and trust in the story of Abraham.
Feb 14, 2018 • 11min
SB588b - Midweek Lenten Week 1
Podcast on John 6:35-40 -- I AM the Bread of Life -- for Week 1 (Feb. 21, 2018) of the Midweek Lenten Preaching Series. See www.workingpreacher.org/lent2018 for remaining texts and commentary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Feb 10, 2018 • 28min
SB587 - First Sunday in Lent
Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for First Sunday in Lent (Feb. 18, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:9-15; (1st Reading) Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; (2nd Reading) 1 Peter 3:18-22. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Feb 8, 2018 • 13min
SB588a - Midweek Lenten Series Overview
Overview on the Midweek Lenten Preaching Series (Feb. 21-Mar. 21, 2018). See www.workingpreacher.org/lent2018 for accompanying texts and commentary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Feb 7, 2018 • 29min
SB586 - Ash Wednesday
Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2018): (Gospel) Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21; (1st Reading) Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; (2nd Reading) 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Feb 3, 2018 • 28min
SB585 - Transfiguration Sunday
Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Transfiguration Sunday (Feb. 11, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 9:2-9; (1st Reading) 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; (2nd Reading) 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Jan 27, 2018 • 27min
SB584 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Feb. 4, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:29-39; (1st Reading) Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
Jan 20, 2018 • 31min
SB583 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Jan. 28, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:21-28; (1st Reading) Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...
