Resources on David J Lose

David J Lose | Working Preacher

David Lose suggests that when Jesus gives his disciples the new commandment to love one another (John 13:34-35), he gives them "as clear a summary of the Christian life as one could possible want."

John 13:34-35

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Easter, Love, Jesus, Gratitude

Get Off the Couch and Into the Game!

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose unpacks power dynamics of the burning bush episode, pointing out that God doesn’t reveal the divine character in a name, but by inviting Moses into a lifelong active relationship.

Exodus 3

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Burning Bush, Tetragrammaton, Yahweh, Moses

Questions about Discipleship

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter for John 12:1-8, David Lose asks about discipleship as he digs deeper into this familiar text of Mary's lavish devotion.

John 12:1-8

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Lent, Discipleship, Mary Magdalene, Saint, Sermon

Beyond Righteousness

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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This sermon starter by David Lose on Luke 18:9-14 focuses the preacher's attention on challenging parishioners to make the move from righteousness to genuine relationship with Jesus.

Luke 18:9-14

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Humility, Righteousness, Relationship, Penitence

“Even”!

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose reflects on the word "even" in Matthew 10:40-42 and reminds us that in the kingdom of God, there is no small gesture when it is done in faith.

Matthew 10:40-42

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Promises, Discipleship, Generosity, Kindness

Pentecost Dreams

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this column, David Lose invites us to a simple, yet difficult Pentecost task: to dream. It's right there in the Bible, after all, in Peter's words of Acts 2:1-21 and Joel 2:28-29, whom Peter quotes.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Dream, Faith

Independence & Interdependence

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Mark 6:1-13, David Lose writes that discipleship, as it turns out, is not just about learning from and following another, but also taking on the role and authority of the one you follow.

Mark 6:1-13

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Jesus, Church, Community, Discipleship

The Ongoing Mission of the 70

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Based on Jesus sending out seventy disciples two by two in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, David Lose offers some insights and observations about ministry and discipleship.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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Missions, Numbers, Ministry, Discipleship

Your Most Important Sermon

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

A Labor Day sermon on Luke 14:25-33 may be the most important sermon you ever preach. Taking up our cross, writes David Lose, means having our life shaped by our commitment to the crucified messiah—anywhere, anytime.

Luke 14:25-33

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Daily Living, Commentary, God's Will, Cross

Preaching the Good Shepherd to Biblically Illiterate Sheep

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Focusing on John 10:1-10, these reflections by David Lose explore some of the challenges of preaching toward audiences whose only exposure to the biblical narrative is through weekly sermons.

John 10:1-10

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Preaching, Lectionary, Good Shepherd, Catechesis

Following Jesus Today

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Mark 1:14-20, David Lose writes that Mark’s message was about following Jesus in particular and distinct ways that may or may not be like the first disciples, to live like Jesus, our new identity....

Mark 1:14-20

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Jesus, Christian, Identity, Discipleship

Self-denial and Cross-bearing Are Not about Being Less Happy

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Mark 8:27-38, David Lose writes that self-denial and cross-bearing are not about being less happy but about discovering the real and abundant life that comes in and through sacrificial love in service to another....

Mark 8:27-38

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Jesus, Messiah, Discipleship, Christian

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

The Moon And Stars Shall Lose Their LightPD
As comes the breath of springPD
O God, my gracious God, to TheePD
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Reclaiming the Great Commission

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter for Matthew 28:16-20, David Lose casts a compelling vision of preaching as a space wherein preachers rehearse and model the skills necessary for their congregations to live out the Great Commission.

Matthew 28:16-20

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Evangelism, Guilt, Preaching, Discipleship

Witnesses

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Luke 24:36-49, David Lose says that the heart of the Resurrection appearances is the call Jesus makes to his disciples to be witnesses; the same call is made to us today.

Luke 24:36-49

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Discipleship, Evangelism, Resurrection, Sermon

Where We Least Expect God to Be

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, David Lose asks, if God were just like us, who would save us? God comes and shows up where we least expect God to be yet gives precisely what we need.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

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Calling, God, Theology, God's Love

Come Alongside, Holy Spirit!

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Acts 2:1-21 and the Holy Spirit, David Lose writes that the Holy Spirit's job is not to make us feel better, but is as much an agitator as advocate, as much provocateur as comforter.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Spirit, Congregational Flourishing

It's Not About Thomas

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on Thomas' encounter with Jesus (John 20:24-29), David Lose observes that Jesus looks beyond Thomas to bless those who will come later and will believe, even though they have not seen Jesus.

John 20:24-29

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Faith, Grace, Doubt, Belief

Pursuing a Faith That Matters

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Luke 12:49-56, David Lose writes that following Jesus meant not merely adopting new beliefs, but a new way of living. What if faith wasn’t about guaranteeing future but an invitation to live differently now?

Luke 12:49-56

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Faith, Jesus, Discipleship, Christian

Preaching and the Lectionary

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this video, David Lose reflects on the grand narratives told in the lectionary, emphasizing how they can improve preaching. He also names some of the lectionary's shortcomings. (Length: 5:37)

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Preaching, Lectionary, Discipleship, Sermon

Choosing Joy

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Matthew 20:1-16, David Lose writes that no joy comes from comparisons, but only envy and resentment and bitterness or, occasionally, a shallow and superficial pride. He invites us to practice gratitude, Sabbath, and vulnerability....

Matthew 20:1-16

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Joy, Social Media, Gratitude, Sabbath