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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/vocation

Our Road to Emmaus
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
David Lose sees Jesus’ encounter with two disciples on Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13-35) as modeling the preacher's calling: meeting people where they are, explaining scripture, gathering them around the table, and sending them to witness.
Luke 24:13-35
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Ministry, Church, Teaching, Emmaus

"Do Not Be Afraid"
David J Lose | Working Preacher
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David Lose suggests that Jesus' words to the disciples at the transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9), "Do not be afraid," are "among the most important words not just in this passage, but in the whole of Scripture."
Matthew 17:1-9
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Transfiguration, Courage, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Fear

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 For Others, Relationship

The Waiting
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
David Lose reflects on Matthew 25:1-13, on the many occasions for waiting in our lives and how we might respond to them, both the good and the bad, in Christian solidarity, community, and fellowship.
Matthew 25:1-13
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Community, Parables, Waiting, Church

Heaven Can't Wait
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon starter, David Lose reflects on heaven, focusing on Philippians 2:12 and Paul's description of working out our salvation in the presence of Jesus, which is, in a word, heaven.
Philippians 2:12
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Heaven, Kingdom Of God, Salvation, God's Presence

With, not From
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
David Lose explores John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21, and 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, speaking of the promise of Pentecost: God is with us in and through challenges through the Spirit, empowering us to work for those around us.
John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3, 7
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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, God's Presence, Promises

Extra/Ordinary Time
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this commentary on 1 Kings 17:8-24, Galatians 1:11-24, and Luke 7:11-17, David Lose invites preachers to resist immediately looking at the extraordinary and to witness the ways God is breaking into "ordinary time."
1 Kings 17:8-24; Luke 7:11-17; Galatians 1:11-24
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Awareness Of God, Ordinary Time, God's Presence, Meaning Of Life

No One Has Seen God
David J Lose | Day1
Article about Preaching
In this article, David Lose reflects on John 1:18 and the problem of God's invisibility by arguing that since seeing Jesus is seeing God, this problem is answered by the Incarnation.
John 1:18
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Awareness Of God, Incarnation, God's Presence, Existence Of God

Looking for God
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on John 6:56-59, David Lose writes that what makes Peter and others different from those who desert Jesus is not their brains, ability, status or even their faith: they simply know where to look.
John 6:56-59
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Baptism, Bread, God's Presence, Lord's Supper

Divine Relationship
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this article, David Lose explains why the attempt to define the Trinity in preaching is "a really, really bad idea." Instead, preachers should focus on the experience of relationship with God.
Isaiah 6:1-8; John 3:1-21; Romans 8:1-17
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Trinity, Relationship, Community, Love

First Things First
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Mark 1:21-28, David Lose writes that Jesus has come to oppose all the forces that keep the children of God from the abundant life God desires for all and continues his work through us.
Mark 1:21-28
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Grace, God's Presence, Sin, God's Love

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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Pentecost Change
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon starter for Pentecost on Acts 2:1-12, David Lose reflects on how the Holy Spirit can "grant us both the creativity and the courage to enter into [the] spirit of invention and experimentation."
Acts 2:1-12
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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Change, Creativity

Pausing to Give Thanks
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Matthew 16:13-20, David Lose writes that God was at work in Peter. Yes, Peter would screw up, but in this moment God was at work and that is always cause for celebration and thanksgiving.
Matthew 16:13-20
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Confession, Gratitude, God's Presence, Peter (person)

Unexpected Faith
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Luke 7:11-17 reminds us that "God regularly shows up where we don’t expect God to be and never, ever stops delighting in surprising us."
Luke 7:11-17
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Faith, Good Works, God's Presence

Jesus’ Real Presence
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Through John 14:1-14 David Lose witnesses in Jesus a God who doesn't simply offer answers to our deepest questions, but his very self.
John 14:1-14
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Disciple, Relationship, God's Presence

Pulp Fiction & Worldly Faith
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Worldly faith is the kind of faith that dwells in the nitty-gritty experiences of everyday life and is both inspired by, and inspires confidence in, Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
Hebrews 11
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Faith, World, God's Presence, Miracle

Hope for Foolish Bridesmaids
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this preaching resource, David Lose considers how perplexing the parable of the bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13 is. Lose offers several ideas to help preachers grapple with this story, highlighting the themes of waiting and hope.
Matthew 25:1-13
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Hope, Waiting, Anxiety, Church

Favored Ones
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Does it every seem like God is passively watching our lives from a distance? This article emphasizes God's ongoing activity in our lives, and suggests an exercise to awaken our awareness of his presence.
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Awareness Of God, God's Presence, God's Immanence, Providence

There Is No Plan
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Mark 9:2-12, David Lose writes that Peter wants to fit what is happening into a plan and we do too. God invites him and us instead to experience the wonder and mystery of Jesus.
Mark 9:2-12
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Transfiguration, Mystery, God's Presence, God's Holiness
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