Resources on David J Lose

David J Lose | Working Preacher

David Lose describes two versions of the story of the magi (Matthew 2:1-12), both true: the version that focuses on their gifts and adoration, and the version that deals with Herod's fear and resulting violence.

Matthew 2:1-12

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Epiphany, Fear, Incarnation, Gift

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, Matthew, Sermon, Lectionary

32 Words

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose suggests that when Jesus gives his disciples the new commandment to love one another (John 13:34-35), he gives them "as clear a summary of the Christian life as one could possible want."

John 13:34-35

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Easter, Love, Jesus, Gratitude

Like It Or Not

David J Lose | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this complete sermon on John 3:14-21, David J. Lose shares love/hate relationship with John 3:16. In the cross, God chose to love us, whether we like it or not!

John 3:16

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Lent, Love, God's Love

Dogs and the Kingdom of God

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose discusses the interpretive challenges of Jesus' encounter with the Syrophoenician woman (Mark 7:24-37). The passage can make us "aware of the unexpected blessing and insight a stranger might bring to us."

Mark 7:24-37

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Hospitality, Diversity, Gospel, Love

Keep It Simple

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose advices to keep the Christmas sermon simple because the Christmas message itself is pretty simple: God came from heaven to take on our human form to show us just how much God loves us.

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Christmas, Love, God's Love, Incarnation

Questions About Love

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on John 13:31-35, David Lose asks, do we take seriously that love is at the center of the faith? Jesus reminds his disciples of his love that we might be empowered to love others,

John 13:31-35

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Love, Jesus, God's Love, Love Your Neighbor

Cataract Surgery

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose says that the experience of the tenth leper in Luke 17:11-19 can be seen as cataract surgery. "Ten men are healed, but only one SEES what has happened."

Luke 17:11-19

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Worship, Spiritual Blindness, Blindness, Healing

On Love and the Law

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

The Law is God’s gift to protect and care for God’s children. It can feel negative or threatening, but it is because God cares so deeply about all of God’s children. David Lose explores Matthew 5:21-37.

Matthew 5:21-37

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Love, Law, Parenting, Attributes Of God

On Loving - and Not Loving

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter for John 13:31-35, David Lose acknowledges the difficulty of loving one another, but also the promise that we are loved by our God.

John 13:31-35

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Love, Community, Promises Of God, Love Your Neighbor

Spiritual But Not Religious

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on John 12:20-33 and spiritual but not religious crowd, David Lose writes the point of following Jesus is being drawn more deeply into the kingdom of God through our love for others.

John 12:20-33

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Love, Jesus, Spirituality, Faith

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

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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Is Biblical Marriage a "House of Cards"?

David J Lose | Day1

Article

While many conservative Christians want the Bible to support their view of marriage, in Scripture we find something political, legal, and not at all romantic. House of Cards provides a more "Biblical" image than Billy Graham.

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Family, Love, Marriage, Politics

Crazy Love

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 21:33-46, David Lose states that the tenants are crazy thinking that they can get something for nothing. But the landlord is crazier to send his son to these bloodthirsty hooligans. That's crazy love....

Matthew 21:33-46

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Love, Jesus, Gospel, God's Love

The Law of Love

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter and commentary on Jesus healing on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10-17), David Lose begs the question, "When do we suspend the law in favor of love and mercy?"

Luke 13:10-17

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Compassion, Grace, Law, Sabbath

Love or Justice?

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 20:1-16, David Lose writes that when justice and love clash, it can get ugly. Because where justice counts, love loses track. Love passes beyond the realm of justice into the realm of relationship....

Matthew 20:1-16

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Love, Work, Generosity, Justice

Love or Justice?

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this column, David Lose challenges preachers to consider one's belief about God's primary character—love or justice. While both need to be preached, what is it that the congregation needs to hear most?

John 17:14-18

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Love, Preaching, Justice, Worship Planning

Life-giving Sacrifice

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Luke 14:25-33, David Lose writes that Jesus isn’t inviting meaningless sacrifice. Jesus invites us, that is, to the kind of abundant life that is discovered only as you give yourself away.

Luke 14:25-33

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Culture, Love, Jesus, Sacrifice

The Law of Love

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Matthew 22:34-46, David Lose discusses the complex topic of the Christian's relationship with the Law of the Old Testament.

Matthew 22:34-46

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Love, Law, Old Testament, Sermon

Love & Obedience

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for John 15:9-17, David Lose notes that love involves obedience, where sacrificial love makes us more fully into the kind of person we are called to be.

John 15:9-17

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Love, Obedience, Sermon, Preaching