

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!
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Mar 31, 2024 • 24min
Sermon Brainwave 959: Second Sunday of Easter - April 7, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Second Sunday of Easter (Year B) on April 7, 2024. Commentaries for Easter 2B: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/second-sunday-of-easter-2/commentary-on-john-2019-31-20 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/HSLdb-LUW-s Register for the Festival of Homiletics (May 13-16, 2024) in Pittsburgh: https://festivalofhomiletics.com/ ⏰Timecodes⏰ Time Codes: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Gospel of John 20:19-31 13:02 First Reading on Acts 4:32-35 17:55 Psalm 133 18:27 Second Reading on 1 John 1:1--2:2 23:34 End

Mar 23, 2024 • 30min
Sermon Brainwave 958: Resurrection of Our Lord - March 31, 2024
Discussion on encountering Jesus post-resurrection, emphasizing personal testimony and the power of belief. Exploring the impact of resurrection on building a community of restoration. Reflecting on the significance of bearing witness to resurrection experiences without the need for exhaustive explanations.

Mar 22, 2024 • 17min
Sermon Brainwave 957: Vigil of Easter - March 30, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Vigil of Easter on March 30, 2024. Commentaries for the Vigil of Easter: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/vigil-of-easter/commentary-on-john-201-18-17 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/BUXu_rLcutc If you are interested in joining our Sermon Brainwave hosts for an in-depth residential preaching workshop this July, go to https://www.ghostranch.org/program/a-preachers-retreat-with-working-preachers-karoline-lewis-joy-j-moore-and-matt-skinner/

Mar 22, 2024 • 21min
Sermon Brainwave 955: Maundy Thursday - March 28, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for Maundy Thursday on March 28, 2024. Commentaries for Maundy Thursday: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/maundy-thursday/commentary-on-john-131-17-31b-35-15 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/lF0CGtswzmk If you are interested in joining our Sermon Brainwave hosts for an in-depth residential preaching workshop starting in July 2024, go to https://www.ghostranch.org/program/a-preachers-retreat-with-working-preachers-karoline-lewis-joy-j-moore-and-matt-skinner/

Mar 22, 2024 • 23min
Sermon Brainwave 956: Good Friday - March 29, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for Good Friday on March 29, 2024. Commentaries for Good Friday: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/good-friday/commentary-on-john-181-1942-16 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/14g0l49HGJQ If you are interested in joining our Sermon Brainwave hosts for an in-depth residential preaching workshop this July 2024, go to https://www.ghostranch.org/program/a-preachers-retreat-with-working-preachers-karoline-lewis-joy-j-moore-and-matt-skinner/

Mar 16, 2024 • 25min
Sermon Brainwave 954: Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) - March 24, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) on March 24, 2024. Watch the video version on YouTube. If you'd like to read the commentaries for the Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/sunday-of-the-passion-palm-sunday-2/commentary-on-mark-151-39-40-47 If you are interested in joining our Sermon Brainwave hosts for an in-depth residential preaching workshop this July, go to https://www.ghostranch.org/program/a-preachers-retreat-with-working-preachers-karoline-lewis-joy-j-moore-and-matt-skinner/

Mar 8, 2024 • 29min
Sermon Brainwave 953: Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 17, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fifth Sunday in Lent on March 17, 2024. If you'd like to read the commentaries for the Third Sunday in Lent, go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/fifth-sunday-in-lent-2/commentary-on-john-1220-33-6 If you are interested in joining our Sermon Brainwave hosts for an in-depth residential preaching workshop, go to https://www.ghostranch.org/program/a-preachers-retreat-with-working-preachers-karoline-lewis-joy-j-moore-and-matt-skinner/ Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LFfZbJAgMxk

Mar 2, 2024 • 26min
Sermon Brainwave 952: Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 10, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday in Lent on March 10, 2024. If you'd like to read the commentaries for the Third Sunday in Lent, go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/fourth-sunday-in-lent-2/commentary-on-john-314-21-6 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WTAXieUemYQ If you are interested in joining our Sermon Brainwave hosts for an in-depth residential preaching workshop, go to https://www.ghostranch.org/program/a-preachers-retreat-with-working-preachers-karoline-lewis-joy-j-moore-and-matt-skinner/

Feb 24, 2024 • 28min
Sermon Brainwave 951: Third Sunday in Lent - March 3, 2024
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Third Sunday in Lent on March 3, 2024. If you'd like to read the commentaries for the Third Sunday in Lent, go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/third-sunday-in-lent-2/commentary-on-john-213-22-6 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/5Z4wdyjeBOQ

Feb 17, 2024 • 30min
Sermon Brainwave 950: Second Sunday in Lent - February 25, 2024
Exploring the intertwining themes of the cross and resurrection during Lent, the theological significance of Christ's suffering, the Messiah's role in suffering, nuances of suffering and sacrifice in the Bible, and Peter's rebuke and God's covenant in the Gospel of Mark.