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Christ the King

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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.

Luke 23:33-43

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

The Revolution Starts Here

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose shares his insights on Matthew 5:38 where Jesus is outlining his vision of God's kingdom and issuing a summons to those who desire to be a part of it.

Matthew 5:38

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Sermon On The Mount, Love, Kingdom Of God

Preaching the Anti-King

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose comments on Mark 8:27-38: Jesus' call to his disciples to give up their lives in order to save them reveals the "inverted logic" of the Kingdom of God.

Mark 8:27-38

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Kingdom Of God, Identity, Meaning Of Life

Figgy Pudding and the End of the World

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose's sermon starter on Luke 21:5-19 encourages relating the apocalyptic passage to our current lives, looking for God at work in the worst situations, joining in God's work, and witnessing to what God is doing.

Luke 21:9-12

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Eschatology, Kingdom Of God, Second Coming, Apocalypse

Parables That Do Things

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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

A Tale of Two Kingdoms

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Mark 6:14-29, David Lose writes that Mark puts the choice before us: which kingdom do we want to live in? To which kingdom will we give ultimate allegiance? Kingdom of Jesus or of Herod?

Mark 6:14-29

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Power, World, Kingdom Of God, Faith

More Than Good Advice

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose's commentary on Luke 14:1-14 explores Jesus' proclamation that in the Kingdom of God there are no "pecking orders." This throws us into radical dependence on God’s grace and God’s grace alone.

Luke 14:1-14

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Death, Kingdom Of God, Differing Abilities, Hierarchy

Independence & Interdependence

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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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Church, Community, Discipleship, Kingdom Of God

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

Recognizing Blessing

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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In Matthew 5:1-12, the first thing Jesus teaches is how to recognize blessedness. Not how to become blessed, or to bless each other, but rather to recognize who is already blessed by God, says David Lose.

Matthew 5:1-12

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Blessing, Jesus Christ's Work, Kingdom Of God

Something to Do

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Why wouldn't Jesus be able to perform miracles in his hometown? In this sermon starter, David Lose invites us to wonder at our own roles in the Kingdom.

Mark 6:1-13

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Ministry, Good Works, Miracle, Kingdom Of God

Peter’s Heartbreak

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 16:13-28, David Lose writes in this commentary that this passage challenges us with the truth that the kingdom Jesus proclaims demands a complete reversal of what we think honor, power, and blessing are.

Matthew 16:13-28

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Kingdom Of God, Culture, Identity, Self-denial

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

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The Road to Jerusalem Starts Here

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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This commentary on Luke 9:51-62 argues that if the pastor shows passion for God and for seeking the lost, people will notice and "catch the passion."

Luke 9:51-62

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Passion, Congregation, Kingdom Of God, Influence

God is Not Done Yet!

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on John 10:11-18, David Lose writes that God continues to call people from all walks of life. God is at work in our midst and who constitutes Jesus’ flock is beyond our imagining.

John 10:11-18

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God's Will, Shepherd, Witness, Evangelism

The Communion of Saints

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for All Saint's Day, David Lose reminds us, through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus, that we are all saints living the holy, sacred life while going about our everyday business.

John 11:32-44

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All Saints' Day, Kingdom Of God, Holiness

Ordinary Saints

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Luke 3:7-18, David Lose writes that Jesus’ coming, John implies, affects every dimension of our lives, including how we regard each other and our ethical obligations to one another and the world.

Luke 3:7-18

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Eschatology, Ethics, Kingdom Of God, Daily Living

Preaching the exorcism stories

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Preaching the exorcism stories can be daunting, and there are plenty of them in the gospels. David Lose suggests we view them through our own experiences of deliverance, whether dramatic or not.

Mark 1:21-28

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Addiction, Anger, Gambling, Greed

Preach the Truth Slant

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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In this resource, David Lose provides insight into how the parabolic form captures explosive truths as he takes a closer look at Mark 4:26-34.

Mark 4:26-34

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Parables, Kingdom Of God, Inclusion

The law leads to flourishing relationships with God and others

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on Jesus’ sayings concerning the law, Lose reframes our interpretation: the law is not a set of rules to keep us in line but a guide that leads to flourishing relationships with God and others....

Matthew 5:21-37

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Sermon On The Mount, Obedience, Ethics, Good Works

The Eternal Now

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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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, Parables, Grace