Resources on Eric D Barreto

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

In this article, Eric Barreto suggests preaching with, toward, and in ethnic diversity, noting that “God has created human diversity as a gift to be treasured not an obstacle to be overcome.”

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Culture, Unity, Scripture, Diversity

How to Love Power

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A reflection on how Christians should understand and use power. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus calls us to love power and to power love and thus invite God to undo all the damage we have done.

Matthew 24:1-14; 28

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Politics, Trust, Jesus, Power

How Diversity Affects Preaching

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this video, Eric Barreto talks about how diversity affects preaching. Affirming our own cultural rootedness in order to better embrace it, we are better able to co-learn and co-teach with others.

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Culture, Presumption, Church, Diversity

Except This Foreigner

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article on Luke 17:11-19, Jesus asks "Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" and in that question, opens to listeners a world of understanding.

Luke 17:11-19

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Immigration, Foreigner, Home, Praise

God's Justice

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this video, Eric Barreto provides insight on Matthew 20:1-16—the parable of the landowner and the day laborers—and what it tells us about God’s justice. (Length: 2:56)

Matthew 20:1-16

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Justice, Interpretation, Parables

Who Was Mary?

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

Article about Scripture

In this short video, Eric Barreto explores what the scripture says about Mary, mother of Jesus. Mary is faithful and her Magnificat is prophetic, declaring who Jesus would be. (Based on Luke 1:26-38, 46-55; Acts 1:14.)

Luke 1:26-38, 46-55; Acts 1:14

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The Vitality of Gospel Stories

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this video, Eric Barreto calls the gospels a vital source of stories that inform our lives. They don’t tell us what to think, but show us God’s power in the past and today. (2:48)

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Power, Gospels, Preaching, God

I Wonder How They Felt

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Eric Barreto wonders how the disciples might have felt in Acts 1:1-11 when they watched Jesus' ascension. We are called to be witnesses to a kingdom where death, violence, and grief are no more.

Acts 1:1-11

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Ascension, Guns, Hope, Violence

Jesus, Widows and Wealth

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

Article about Scripture

In this video, Eric Barreto talks about Jesus and widows in Luke 7 and 21. Wealth and possessions aren't just about money, but also about power.

Luke 7, 21

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Power, Wealth And Poverty, Widows, Money

Preaching a Deep Theology

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this video, Eric Barreto talks about returning to the biblical text to add depth to theology that may grow empty over time.

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Scripture, Theology, Preaching

Not Later. Today.

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Luke 4:14-21, Eric Barreto draws our attention to the word "today," and reminds us that the good news comes to fruition today because of what God has already done.

Luke 4:14-21

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Fulfilment Of Prophecy, The Gospel, Waiting

New Places Make New Perspectives

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Illustrating how marginalized people read Jesus' parable of the laborers (Matthew 20:1-16) differently than middle-class people, this video by Eric Barreto encourages preachers to find ways to approach a familiar text with fresh eyes.

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Preaching, Sermon, Exegesis, Hermeneutics

Where Did the New Testament Come From?

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

Article about Scripture

In this video, Eric Barreto, assistant professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, talks about the origins of the 27 books that form the New Testament.

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Canon, Conspiracy, Inspiration Of The Bible, Scripture

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This is a recording of a worship service. It includes a sermon by Eric Barreto on Acts 2:1-21, which reflects on our differences as God's gift and God's choice in Pentecost "to speak our many languages."

Acts 2:1-21

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Babel, Diversity, Gifts From God, Multicultural

Culture, Technology, and Shared Narratives can Influence Preaching

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Using the television show "Lost" as an aid, Eric Barreto considers the ways in which culture, technology, and shared narratives can influence preaching.

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Culture, Preaching, Technology, Sermon

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

Eric Barreto asks, based on the account in Acts 2:1-21, what would it mean for a church to be Pentecostal? We would seek out all kinds of people without requiring them to become like us.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Diversity, God's Will, Acts

The Multivalent Witness of Scripture.

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

In this video, Eric Barreto talks about the multivalent witness of scripture, that scripture communicates multiple messages rather than one monolithic message. (Length: 02:32)

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Preaching, Sermon, Scripture, The Gospel

An Unexpected Faith

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

Eric Barreto explores the unexpected faith both of a Roman centurion and a grieving widow, and offers hope to all.

Luke 7:1-10

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Faith, Grief, Hope

Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?

Frederick J Gaiser | Enter the Bible

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This podcast and accompanying article explores whether Jesus was truly forsaken by God on the cross, suggesting that we must allow for the darkness of Good Friday to appreciate the glory of Easter.

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Jesus, Good Friday, Easter, Anger Of God

Is God Violent?

Richard W Nysse | Enter the Bible

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This podcast and accompanying article explores whether God should be considered "violent," suggesting that the ones who benefit from the Lord-is-a-Warrior theme are the oppressed. The theme itself, conversely, is not an instrument for oppression.

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Oppression, Justice, Violence, Attributes Of God