Resources on David J Lose

David J Lose | Working Preacher

David Lose sees Jesus’ encounter with two disciples on Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13-35) as modeling the preacher's calling: meeting people where they are, explaining scripture, gathering them around the table, and sending them to witness.

Luke 24:13-35

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Ministry, Church, Revelation, Scripture

Who's Afraid of an Empty Tomb?

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose's commentary reflects on Luke 24:1-12 and the terrifying experience of resurrection, terrifying precisely because this news is what we want more than anything in the world. Preachers need to tell of it.

Luke 24:1-12

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Easter, Fear, Hope, Resurrection

"Do Not Be Afraid"

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose suggests that Jesus' words to the disciples at the transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9), "Do not be afraid," are "among the most important words not just in this passage, but in the whole of Scripture."

Matthew 17:1-9

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Transfiguration, Courage, Resurrection, Fear

The story of Lazarus in Four Verbs

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose analyzes Jesus' raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) in terms of four verbs: Jesus tarried (11:6); Jesus wept (11:35); Jesus said "Come out!" (11:43); and Jesus said "Unbind him!" (11:44).

John 11:1-45

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Preaching, Lazarus, Mary, Martha

Only the Beginning

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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This sermon starter by David Lose is based on Mark 16:1-8 and gives insight into why the ending of Mark’s Gospel is so open-ended. Perhaps it signals to us that the ending is simply another beginning.

Mark 16:1-8

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Easter, Jesus, Resurrection, Gospel

Proclaiming an On-Going Easter

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Through Matthew 28:1-10, David Lose reminds us that the Easter message of resurrection is more than just a past event; it is an ongoing reality through which God continues to create joy amid fear.

Matthew 28:1-10

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Easter, Fear, Joy, Resurrection

If It's Not Hard to Believe, You're Probably Not Paying Attention!

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this commentary and sermon starter for Luke 24:13-35, David Lose explores how unbelievable the resurrection story actually is, and how acknowledging this will increase our gratitude for Christ all the more.

Luke 24:13-35

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Faith, Resurrection, Unbelief, Commentary

Can You Imagine?

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Matthew 16:21-28, David Lose invites us to imagine the life of freedom that God wants for us and makes it a reality for us through Jesus' resurrection.

Matthew 16:21-28

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Violence, Freedom, Imagination, Life

Realities Old and New

David J Lose | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Through the realism and faith of Thomas, we are reminded that the transformative power of Easter extends far beyond the Easter season into all our lives in this full length sermon based on John 20:24-31.

John 20:24-31

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Easter, Resurrection, Change, Grace Of God

The Easter Tree

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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Where do we see the power of resurrection at work in our lives? In this reflection on preaching at Easter, David Lose encourages pastors to provide models for answering this question rather than answering definitively.

Matthew 28:1-10

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Easter, Joy, Resurrection, Redemption

Conquering fear by trusting God

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Commenting on Mark 9:30-32, David Lose notes that fear kept Jesus' disciples from understanding or asking him about his prediction of death and resurrection. Jesus conquered fear by trusting God's love and mercy.

Mark 9:30-32

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Death, Fear, Love, Trust

Just the Beginning

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this article, David Lose reflects on the abrupt ending of Mark's Gospel. "There you have it," he says provocatively: "a resurrection scene without Jesus that ends in failure."

Mark 16:1-8

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Easter, Faith, Resurrection, Doubt

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Truly Known

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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This sermon starter and commentary on John 20:1-18 reflects on the distance between being recognized and being known, suggesting that fully being known by God frees us to know and accept others.

John 20:1-18

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Easter, Hope, Resurrection, New Life

Questions About the Resurrection

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Luke 20:27-38, David Lose focuses on the perplexing questions about the resurrection that arise from the text.

Luke 20:27-38

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Resurrection, Eschatology, Heaven, Sermon

Holding Fast

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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This sermon starter and commentary on John 20:19-31 describes the resurrection community as a diverse and, quite often, motley crew of folks that are called to hold onto each while God continues to work within us.

John 20:19-31

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Easter, Resurrection, Community, Church

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

Resurrection Doubts

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Faith is not the absence of doubt but the result of hope. This sermon starter centered on Luke 24:36-49, begins the processes for the preach of addressing doubt in the lives and hearts of a congregation....

Luke 24:36-49

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Easter, Faithfulness, Jesus, Resurrection

Witnesses

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Luke 24:36-49, David Lose says that the heart of the Resurrection appearances is the call Jesus makes to his disciples to be witnesses; the same call is made to us today.

Luke 24:36-49

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Discipleship, Evangelism, Resurrection, Sermon

Resurrection Abundance

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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This commentary notes that in light of Jesus’ Easter resurrection and triumph over death, a sermon on John 10:10-18 could proclaim how the promises of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, address both our individual and collective fears.

John 10:10-18

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Fear, Promises, Resurrection, Life

Easter Courage

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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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, Hope