Resources on David J Lose

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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

"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, Fear

The Great Promise

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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For Trinity Sunday David Lose focuses on the promise in Matthew 28:16-20 and how, despite the difficulty of defining the Trinity, we know that our three-in-one God works to help us believe and live that promise.

Matthew 28:16-20

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Trinity Sunday, Divine Promise (in Scripture), God's Presence, Relationship

Our Road to Emmaus

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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, Revelation, Scripture

With, not From

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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, Divine Promise (in Scripture)

Beyond the God-Box

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on Jesus' cleansing of the temple (John 2:13-22), David Lose offers suggestions for helping people experience God and see the work of God in their ordinary activities, not just at church.

John 2:13-22

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Lent, Work, Incarnation, Business

The Waiting

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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, Parable, Waiting, The Church

Heaven Can't Wait

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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

God Really With Us

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose strips away the romanticism with which we see Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:18-25, imagines the heartache in the story, and invites us to remember God is with us, as real people with real challenges.

Matthew 1:18-25

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Joseph, Mary, Christmas, Suffering

Holding Fast

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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This sermon starter and commentary on John 20:19-31 describes the resurrection community as a diverse and, quite often, motley crew of folks that are called to hold onto each while God continues to work within us.

John 20:19-31

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Easter, Resurrection, Community, Church

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, The Incarnation, God's Presence, Existence Of God

Pentecost Change

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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

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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Divine Relationship

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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

Pausing to Give Thanks

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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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Gratitude, Confession, Thankfulness, God's Presence

Looking for God

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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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Sacraments, Faith, Doubt, God's Presence

Extra/Ordinary Time

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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, Sermon, God's Presence

Pulp Fiction & Worldly Faith

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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

Whole-Hearted Faith

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 14:13-36, David Lose writes that God desires that we trust that God is with us and thereby live with courage and hope, risking ourselves in relationship, seeking the welfare of others.

Matthew 14:13-36

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Faith, Jesus, God's Presence, God's Will

First Things First

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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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Gospel, Grace Of God, God's Presence, Sin

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, Immanence, Providence