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Finding God in the Middle of Nowhere

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

This podcast and accompanying article discusses Acts 8:26-40, suggesting that if we follow God’s call to the middle of nowhere, we may find that God has already visited these places and made "nowhere" into a home.

Acts 8:26-40

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Ethiopian Eunuch, Philip, Home

Can We Talk?

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

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.

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Leadership, Preaching, Congregation, Politics

Forgiveness

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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

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Conflict, Forgiveness

With Fresh (But Tired) Eyes

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

In response to the struggle of preaching overly familiar passages, Eric Barreto's article suggests purposeful ways preachers can develop "fresh eyes," nurturing a "posture towards life that expects to find the extraordinary among the ordinary."

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Discipline, Imagination, Preaching

Preaching about Racism in America

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Article about Preaching

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

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Discrimination, Racism

Drawing Children into the Christian Story

Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible

Article about Children or Youth Ministry

In this podcast and accompanying article, Elton, Howard, and Barreto discuss drawing children into the Christian story, suggesting practical tips for connecting kids to the Bible.

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Children, Culture, Intergenerational Worship

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

Culture, Technology, 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, Technology, Preaching, Social Media

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Eric Barreto offers a Pentecost sermon on Acts 2:1-11. Diversity is God's gift to the world, and God is committed to our differences.

Acts 2:1-11

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Babel, Diversity, Pentecost

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, Widow, Money, Poverty

Don’t Try This at Home

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

In this article, Eric Barreto challenges preachers to embrace some of the harder teachings of Jesus rather than suggesting that Christianity’s most radical demands should only be performed in the “closed courses” of our churches.

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Courage, Discipleship, Calling/vocation

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 Christ, Power

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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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.

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Immigration, Foreigner, Home, Praise

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.

Luke 17:11-19

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Canon, Inspiration, New Testament

On Truth and Truthiness

Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

In an age of skepticism and shifting truths, Eric Barreto suggests that one task of the preacher is to teach people how to use Scripture in order to cultivate wisdom instead of simply attaining knowledge.

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Culture, Postmodernism, Truth

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.

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Ascension, Guns, Hope, Violence

Not Knowing

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon, Eric Barreto preaches on the transfiguration of Jesus from Luke 9:28-36. Peter spoke more than he understood. Sometimes that is how the Spirit moves among us.

Acts 1:1-11

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Knowledge, Peter (person), Transfiguration