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Commands and Promises

David J Lose | Working Preacher

In this sermon starter for John 14:23-29 and John 17:20-26, David Lose explores the relationship between God's promises and his commands.

John 14, 17:20-26

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Promises, Obedience, Commandments

On Loving - and Not Loving

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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, Love For Others

New Beginnings and Promises

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose reflects on John 1:1-18 and how John helps us see that Jesus is the new beginning of history and of humanity, and how through Jesus we see God's profound love for us most clearly.

John 1:1-18

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Christmas, Creation, Promises, The Word (logos)

A Promise Big Enough to Save

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Luke 21:25-36, David Lose writes that the Gospel offers an impossible possibility, a reality that transcends the everyday real, a Truth deeper than all else we have been told is true.

Luke 21:25-36

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Advent, Faith, Grace, Promises

The Surprise of our Lives

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose offers his reflections and insights on John 6:24-35 and how the sacraments, like the gospel, surprise us, disrupting our lives by making audacious claims about God's love, faithfulness, and promises of life and wholeness.

John 6:24-35

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Forgiveness, Promises, Sacraments, God's Love

What Would You Do…?

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose reflects on the difference between an invitation and command, and how Jesus' promise in Luke 12:32-34 invites us to not be afraid, to take risks, and do as he calls us to do.

Luke 12:32-34

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Promises, Fear, Freedom, God's Love

Present-tense Salvation

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on Jesus' raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45), David Lose says that knowing we are saved by grace alone does not justify passivity in Christian living. Rather, we are freed to do the work of Christ.

John 11:1-45

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Generosity, Community, Salvation, Lazarus Of Bethany

God's Promise to David

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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The story of David in 2 Samuel 7 is more than building a permanent place for God. God turns it around and promises a legacy and permanent place for God's self in David's lineage.

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

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Advent, Family, Promises, Identity

“Even”!

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose reflects on the word "even" in Matthew 10:40-42 and reminds us that in the kingdom of God, there is no small gesture when it is done in faith.

Matthew 10:40-42

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Promises, Discipleship, Generosity, Kindness

Telos

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose unpacks the 'command' to be 'perfect' in Matthew 5:38-48, revealing that it is perhaps more promise than command, God's promise of grace, identity, and presence that we try our best to live into.

Matthew 5:38-48

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Grace, Identity, Perfection, Telos

A Promise That Changes the World

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Article about Music

In response to a school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, this devotional explores the power of song in giving us a voice when ours is heavy with grief and reminding us of the promises of God.

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Worship Planning, Song, Voice, Grief

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, Promises

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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Faith and Promise

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A podcast commentary on Mark 5:21-43; Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; and 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 exploring how themes of faith and promise connect two of Jesus' miraculous healings.

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Faith, Healing, Promises, Lectionary

Look Twice

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on John 11:32-44, David Lose writes that as people promised a share of Christ’s resurrection and made holy and given a purpose, death no longer terrifies us and life no longer terrifies us either.

John 11:32-44

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Death, All Saints' Day, Life, Promises

Reimagine Stewardship

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast conversation deals with texts on stewardship, giving, and trusting in the promises of God. How do our lives reflect our Christian convictions?

Mark 12:38-44

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Promises, Stewardship, Trust, Widow

Holding Onto Faith

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This commentary podcast discusses Abraham and the nature of faith (Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 1:1-3, 8-6), God's disinterest in worship without justice (Isaiah 1:1, 10-20), and the eschatological good news for participants in the Kingdom (Luke 12:32-40).

Genesis 15:1-6; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Luke 12:32-40

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Eschatology, Hope, Promises, Abraham (biblical Patriarch)

Promises, Not Commands

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 5:13-20, David Lose points out that being the salt and light to the world is a promise, not a command; the promise of our identity that we are, not becoming, salt and light.

Matthew 5:13-20

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Promises, Light, Salt, Identity

Timely Words

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Do not fear. These words are said about and by our Lord as he refuses to linger on the mountain but comes down again into the realities of our world--and Jerusalem. David Lose explores Matthew 17:1-9.

Matthew 17:1-9

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Transfiguration, Fear, Promises, Time

Waiting on God's Promises

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast explores the dynamic of waiting on God's promises, examining Genesis 12:1-9; Hosea 5:15, 6:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26; and Romans 4:13-25.

Genesis 12:1-9; Hosea 5:15, 6:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

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Faith, Promises, Trust, Ordinary Time

Active Waiting

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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There’s waiting…and then there’s waiting. Do you know what I mean? David Lose shares this sermon-starting rumination for Advent.

Mark 1:1-3

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Advent, Promises, God's Will, Waiting