Resources on David J Lose

Rethinking the 'Lenten Journey' Part 2 of 2

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Rolf Jacobson writes that Lent is a time for individual and communal spiritual renewal and shares spiritual practices and images for preachers to focus on. For example: Lent is sackcloth, Easter is joy (Psalm 30).

Psalm 30

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Lent, Worship Planning, Journey, Worship

Christ the King

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Exploring Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom of God, this article by David J. Lose on Luke 23:33-43 describes how King Jesus defies our traditional ideas about kings and kingdoms.

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Kingdom Of God, Christ The King Sunday, Christ King, King

Disappointed with God at Christmastime

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Picturing John the Baptist as an anxious, doubting, and despairing prisoner, David J. Lose's commentary on Matthew 11:2-11 discusses how Jesus' message of solidarity with the vulnerable can bring hope to people in "absolute need."

Matthew 11:2-11

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Advent, Hope, The Poor, Emmanuel

The Essential Ingredient

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose writes that forgiveness is the "essential ingredient" in our relationships at home, work, school, church, etc. because we all "screw up." The "end goal" of what Jesus describes in Matthew 18:15-20 is restored relationship.

Matthew 18:15-20

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Forgiveness, Relationship, Community, Love Your Neighbor

Whole-Hearted Faith

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose's commentary on Matthew 14:13-36 emphasizes God's desire that we trust that God is with us and so live with courage and hope, risking ourselves in relationship, and seeking the welfare of others.

Matthew 14:13-36

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God's Presence, God's Will, Love Your Neighbor, Relationship

Foreground and Background

David J Lose | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on the Republican primaries in 2012, 2 Kings 5: 1–14, and Mark 1:40–45, David J. Lose laments how political spectacles overtake the foreground, while convictions fade to the background and the suffering are forgotten.

2 Kings 5:1-14; Mark 1:40-45

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Faith, Politics, Election, Suffering

Do You See What I See?

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Describing the failure of John the Baptist to see God working through Jesus' "mundane" ministry, this article by David J. Lose on Matthew 11:2-11 encourages ministers to help their congregants recognize God's activity outside of church.

Matthew 11:2-11

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Awareness Of God, Culture, Faith, Calling

Understood, Accepted, and Loved

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose's commentary on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 asserts that we cannot remain unchanged when we follow Jesus. But, if we acknowledge our need for change, Jesus offers a place to be understood, known, and accepted.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

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Jesus, Change, Acceptance, Belonging

What Matters Most

A Sermon for Every Sunday

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this video, David J. Lose preaches a stewardship sermon from Mark 10:17-31, and explores the question of why people allow their possessions to possess them.

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Wealth, Stewardship, Greed, Discipleship

Lost

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Can you be righteous and still lost? This preacher's commentary on Jesus' parables in Luke 15:1-10 confronts us with "lost-ness" and the need we all share for God to search, sweep, and celebrate our being found....

Luke 15:1-10

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Parables, Sin, Evil, Lost, The

When In Doubt, Listen

David J Lose | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

David J. Lose's commentary invites us to rethink transfiguration. Perhaps the story of Jesus being transfigured in Matthew 17:1-11 is just as much about us as it is about him, a call to listen to Jesus.

Matthew 17:1-11

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Transfiguration, Doubt, Listening To God, Community

Spiritual Life Down in the Valley

David J Lose | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Deuteronomy 21:17, 2 Kings 2:1-12 and Mark 9:2-9, David J. Lose writes on serving God through mundane life, finding God through solidarity and receiving inspiration from the heights of spiritual encounter with God.

Deuteronomy 21:17; 2 Kings 2:1-12 Mark 9:2-9

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Suffering, Prophets, Journey, Emotion

Search Results for "David J Lose" on Hymnary.org

The Moon And Stars Shall Lose Their LightPD
As comes the breath of springPD
Come, Let Our Voices Join to RaisePD
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Matthew's Version of the Incarnation, Part 2

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This commentary by David J. Lose on Matthew 2:13-23 discusses how the slaughter of the innocents reminds us that Jesus suffers alongside the victims "of unjust rulers and violence."

Matthew 2:13-23

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Christmas, Sorrow, Incarnation, Oppression

Wilderness Faith

David Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose offers a sermon starter on the baptism and testing of Jesus in Mark 1:9-15. God may drive us into the wilderness at times for our benefit or the benefit of others.

Mark 1:9-15

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Faith, Trial, Wilderness

Preaching Thanksgiving

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Explaining that genuine expressions of thankfulness are always voluntary, this article by David J. Lose on Luke 17:11-19 describes both the conditions of gratitude and the blessings gained by giving thanks.

Luke 17:11-19

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Awareness Of God, Blessing, Gratitude, Thanksgiving

Forgiveness and Freedom

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Matthew 18:21-35, David Lose writes in this sermon resource that Jesus wants Peter (and us) to stop "counting." Because forgiveness, like love, is inherently relational rather than legal and therefore cannot be counted.

Matthew 18:21-35

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Forgiveness, Law, Freedom, Relationship

Just the Beginning

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose’s commentary on Mark 1:1-8 suggests that the story of Jesus in Scripture is only the beginning of his story, and that our story continues the story of Jesus.

Mark 1:1-8

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Advent, Awareness Of God, Devotion

Money, Politics, and Religion (Oh My!)

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this commentary, David Lose points out that Mark 12:13-17 deals with money, politics, and religion—three things we "aren't supposed to talk about." But, Lose writes, the passage invites us to declare our "allegiance" and identity.

Mark 12:13-17

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Money, Politics, Religion, Identity

Mark's Gospel and Lent

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose says that the beginning of Mark's Gospel is a perfect entrance to Lent, reminding us that Jesus came into the world's darkness precisely in order to be joined to our brokenness and redeem it.

Mark 1:1-8

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Lent, Suffering, Redemption

Parables That Do Things

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this commentary on Matthew 13:31-35, David Lose reflects on the power of words to evoke and create and how both mustard seed and yeast are like that. They spread in unimaginable ways, like God’s kingdom.

Matthew 13:31-43

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Parables, Kingdom Of God, Imagination, Power