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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.

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

Preaching the Anti-King

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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, Sermon

More Than Good Advice

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

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, Commentary

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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Jesus, Church, Community, Discipleship

Parabolic Promises

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, David Lose writes that the Gospel of God’s coming kingdom is threatening before it is comforting, because it makes a claim on your whole life, not just part.

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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Gospel, Kingdom Of God, Promises Of God, Faith

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, Revelation, Work Of Jesus Christ

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

Far More Potent Than We’d Imagined

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 13:31-35 and the power of words/parables, David Lose writes that both mustard seed and yeast have ways of infiltrating a system and taking over a host, and maybe God’s kingdom is like that.

Matthew 13:31-43

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Parables, Kingdom Of God, Word Of God, Gospel

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

Offering a Wide Welcome

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Mark 3:20-35, David Lose writes that Jesus offers another vision of hospitality that is about meeting people where they are, accepting any and all, and responding to need. And that makes people mad.

Mark 3:20-35

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Hospitality, Jesus, Kingdom Of God, Church

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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Preaching the exorcism stories

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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

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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Jesus, Power, World, Kingdom Of God

The law leads to flourishing relationships with God and others

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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

Peter’s Heartbreak

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 16:13-28, David Lose writes that this passage is difficult because the kingdom Jesus proclaims demands a complete reversal of almost everything we think honor and power and blessing are.

Matthew 16:13-28

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Jesus, Kingdom Of God, Culture, Identity

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, Congregational Flourishing, Kingdom Of God, Commentary

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, Parable, Grace Of God

Mission Possible

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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This sermon starter on Mark 4:26-34, suggests a more subversive reading of the parable of the mustard seed, describing the Kingdom of God as unruly, unsafe, and a haven for undesirables.

Mark 4:26-34

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Parables, Awareness Of God, Evangelism, Kingdom Of God

Come and See

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When Jesus started gathering a group of followers, he did not present arguments nor cast persuasive visions of future possibilities. He simply offered an invitation.

John 1:43-51

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Evangelism, Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, John