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Incarnation and Hope

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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Hope, Incarnation, New Life, Suffering

Trinitarian Congregations

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

David Lose sees Trinity Sunday as a time to explore what it means to be a Trinitarian congregation: called by the Holy Spirit to bear witness to Jesus for the sake of God's world.

Matthew 28:16-20

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Trinity Sunday, Hope, Holy Spirit, God

Life, Death, and the Task of Preaching

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

David Lose reflects on why preaching matters. By preaching the Christian story, we invite our hearers into it so that it becomes their story, and the promises of that story are heard and believed.

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Death, Faith, Hope, Preaching

Dashed Hopes and Surprising Grace

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

David Lose reflects on the story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35, seeing there an invitation to name our dashed hopes and so to move into the reality of God's loving embrace and promise.

Luke 24:13-35

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Grace, Grief, Hope, Pain

The Eternal Now

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

Reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32, David Lose writes that in this parable is a surprising possibility of hope that someone who has refused to listen to God may yet change his/her mind to respond to the Gospel.

Matthew 21:23-32

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Hope, God's Will, Grace, Kingdom Of God

A Sure and Certain Promise

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this Advent devotional on Matthew 24:36-44, David Lose reminds us of the promise Jesus will accompany us even though our future is uncertain. With this hope, we may venture forward through death "into new life."

Matthew 24:36-44

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Advent, Hope, Fear, Union With Christ

Singing as an Act of Resistance

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

Reflecting on Luke 1:39-55, David Lose writes that singing is an act of resistance. Mary and Elizabeth sang of their confidence in the Lord’s promise to hold onto them and bring them to the other side.

Luke 1:39-55

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Advent, Hope, Singing, Darkness

From Riches to Rags

David J Lose | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional on John 8:46-59 for Palm and Passion Sunday, David Lose discusses how the unexpected death and sacrifice of Christ is our ultimate hope.

John 8:46-59

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Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday, Hope

A Promise We're All Invited Into

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

An exegetical look on how the gospel is expressed in a different way between the gospels of John and Luke. The difference illustrates to us that we are caught between "eschatological judgment and messianic consummation."

Luke 3:7-18

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Faith, Grace, Hope, Daily Living

Christmas Continued

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

Reflecting on John 1:1-18, particularly 5 and 18, David Lose writes that Christmas isn’t just a season, it’s a way of life. While the season may pass, the hope and life it promises are just beginning..

John 1:1-18

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Christmas, Hope, Light, Incarnation

What Do You Want from a Sermon?

David J Lose | Day1

Article about Preaching

Much has been said about how to write good sermons. But perhaps we should simply start with being honest about what we want, hope, and need to hear on Sunday mornings to sustain our faith.

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Preaching, Hope

Broken Before Burning

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

This devotional for Luke 24:13-35 discusses how The Road to Emmaus, which includes a gathering, word, meal and sending, shows that the risen Christ will be encountered during worship despite brokenness being part of our existence.

Luke 24:13-35

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Hope, Calling/vocation

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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Hope for Foolish Bridesmaids

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

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

Hoping for More

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

This devotional reading is for preparing a sermon on Advent where the goal is to help people re-orient their lives toward the hope we have in Christ.

Matthew 3:1-12

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Advent, Repentance, Hope

Stand Up and Raise Your Heads!

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

Reflecting on Luke 21:25-36, David Lose writes that Luke has shifted the question from “when will these things happen?” to “how shall we live in the meantime?" We live in light of hope.

Luke 21:25-36

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Advent, Fear, Hope, Faithfulness

Easter Courage

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

This devotional on Matthew 28:1-10 explores how Jesus' charge to the disciples to "not be afraid" gives us insight into the nature of our lives: There is much to fear, yet the resurrection creates hope.

Matthew 28:1-10

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Easter, Fear, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Hope

Violence Does Not Have the Last Word

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

Reflecting on Matthew 21:33-46 and the mass shooting in Vegas, David Lose writes that in the cross of Jesus, God absorbs our violence and responds with life, with resurrection, not retribution, but peace.

Matthew 21:33-46

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Violence, Guns, Crucifixion, Hope

Out of Control

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

Storms can suddenly throw our plans out of place, removing our sense of control. Luke 9:51-62 reminds us that everyone likes to feel in control, and because of it we rarely fully submit to Jesus' plans.

Luke 9:51-62

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Faith, Hope, Trust, Surrender

Expecting the Messiah

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation

Reflecting on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, David Lose writes that because Jesus is our messiah, we don't have to find messiahs all around us and it frees us to do wonderful things in the world.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

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Baptism, Hope, Calling/vocation

Hope in the Meantime

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In Romans 5:1-5 we see not only the seeds of Trinitarian theology, but of a kind of daily hope that sees God all around us, involved in each moment present to every suffering.

Romans 5:1-5

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Hope, Trinity Sunday, Theology