Resources on Eric D Barreto

Eutychus, Listening, Marginalization, Story

Trust and Conspiracy in a Pandemic

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

Reflecting on Matthew 14:13-33, Eric D. Barreto suggests that the tendency of white Christians to accept conspiracy theories and hold racist attitudes indicates a lack of trust in "God’s promise of new, abundant life."

Matthew 14:13-33

Faith, Trust, Racism, Christian

Forgiveness: Can You Imagine It?

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

Reflecting on Romans 14:1-12, Eric D. Barreto says that "in the journey of forgiveness repair is an unavoidable stop. After all, repair is the currency of the kingdom of God, the assurance of God’s grace."

Romans 14:1-12

Forgiveness, Grief, Grace, Promises Of God

A Letter to the Church, the Site of Resurrected Life

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Eric Barreto offers commentary on Philemon 1:1-21, highlighting Paul's message to the church community where the gospel of resurrected life flourishes in resistance to an empire that would place us in rank according to social status.

Philemon 1-21

Community, Paul, Reconciliation, Resurrection

Lent and Love

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Eric Barreto preaches the mystery and the miracle of John 3:16, which illustrates the depths of God’s love, but also God’s judgment. In this love and judgment, God reaches out to a world living in darkness.

John 3:16

Lent, Judgment, God's Love

The Power That Made Herod Quake

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

In contrast to Herod's weakness disguised as power through violence (Matthew 2:1-18), Eric D. Barreto describes the nature of authentic power based on Christ.

Matthew 2:1-18

Herod, Fear, Violence, King

Prophetic Resistance

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Discussion Questions

Originally written in the wake of the 2016 presidential election, Eric Barreto reflects on Isaiah 2:1-5, illuminating the prophet's call to resist the broken moral order in the name of God's good future.

Isaiah 2:1-5

Violence, Prophets, Politics, Advent

The Death of Death

Eric D Barreto | Day1

In this sermon on Romans 6:1-11, Eric Barreto suggests the statement that we are dead to sin and alive to God refers to the world as God is making it here and now.

Romans 6:1-11

Baptism, Death, Paul, Promises Of God

The Death of Death

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

In this sermon on Romans 6:1-11, Eric Barreto discusses the meaning of being "dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus." God has liberated us from the slavery of sin and death.

Romans 6:1-11

Race and Ethnicity in the New Testament

Death, Freedom, Sin

Eric D Barreto | HTI Open Plaza

As many communities wrestling with racial injustice, how might the Bible be a powerful resource for Christians seeking a more generous imagination about human difference? A podcast with Eric Barreto and Jacqueline Hidalgo. (Length: 21:32)

Acts, Race, Injustice, Racism

Forgiveness

Eric D Barreto | Day1

In this reflection, Eric Barreto considers conflict and forgiveness from Romans 14:1-12. God calls us to repair our broken relationships even when it is costly.

Romans 14:1-12

Conflict, Disagreement, Forgiveness

What Happened at Pentecost?

Cameron B R Howard | Enter the Bible

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This podcast and accompanying article discusses what happened at Pentecost when God joined humankind in the midst of the messiness and the difficulties of speaking different languages, eating different foods, and living in different cultures.

Pentecost, Diversity, Language, Holy Spirit

Preaching about Racism in America: What Comes Next?

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

Discussing the sin of racism, Eric Barreto writes, "There are no quick fixes... There is a promise, a promise that God’s embrace is mightier than our deepest fears and a community’s most virulent sin."

Luke 7:36-50, 8:26-39, 19:1-10

Grace, Love, Racism, Preaching

Where is the Kingdom of God?

Lois Malcolm | Enter the Bible

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This podcast and accompanying article discusses God's Kingdom, suggesting that God's Kingdom is when God alone rules and when God's hopes for the world are fully present. The kingdom is here and everywhere.

Kingdom Of God, Reign Of God, God's Presence

Preaching about Racism in America

Eric D Barreto | Day1

In this article, Eric Barreto encourages preachers to speak against the systemic sin of racism in the United States.

America, Discrimination, Racism

Which Gospel Is True?

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

Article

This podcast and article asks, "Which Gospel Is True?" It is central to the Christian faith that the Gospels are true, that the four Gospels are pivotal in how we hear the story of Jesus.

Gospels, Truth, Jesus

Difference Is a Gift

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

A Pentecost sermon from Acts 2:1-11 for a world riven by division and injustice. God shows us a different path and joins us in experiencing the gift of diversity.

Acts 2:1-11

Pentecost, Diversity, Language

Preaching Acts

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

In this article, Eric Barreto makes a plea for preachers to rethink how they understand the place of Luke-Acts in the New Testament, and how they preach the book of Acts.

Preaching, Lectionary, Sermon, Acts

When God Surprises Us

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Reflecting on Acts 10:34-35, 44-48, Eric Barreto shares that often times, our expectations about what God might say are too restricted like Peter to receive the breadth and the depth of God’s grace and justice.

Acts 10:34-35, 44-48

God's Will, Grace Of God, Justice Of God, Listening To God

Can We Talk?

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Describing the nastiness of politics both outside and within the church, this article by Eric Barreto argues that preachers should model persuasive argumentation while remaining respectful and empathetic towards people who disagree with them.