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A Sermon for Every Sunday

In this video, David J. Lose preaches a stewardship sermon from Mark 10:17-31, and explores the question of why people allow their possessions to possess them.

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Stewardship, Greed, Discipleship

Get Off the Couch and Into the Game!

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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David Lose unpacks power dynamics of the burning bush episode, pointing out that God doesn’t reveal the divine character in a name, but by inviting Moses into a lifelong active relationship.

Exodus 3

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Burning Bush, Yahweh, Moses, Discipleship

Reclaiming the Great Commission

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Matthew 28:16-20, David Lose casts a compelling vision of preaching as a space wherein preachers rehearse and model the skills necessary for their congregations to live out the Great Commission.

Matthew 28:16-20

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Evangelism, Guilt, Discipleship, Preaching

Questions about Discipleship

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for John 12:1-8, David Lose asks about discipleship as he digs deeper into this familiar text of Mary's lavish devotion.

John 12:1-8

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Lent, Discipleship, Mary Magdalene

Preaching the Good Shepherd to Biblically Illiterate Sheep

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Focusing on John 10:1-10, these reflections by David Lose explore some of the challenges of preaching toward audiences whose only exposure to the biblical narrative is through weekly sermons.

John 10:1-10

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Preaching, Lectionary, Jesus Christ The Good Shepherd, Catechesis

“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

Understood, Accepted, and Loved

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose's commentary on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 asserts that we cannot remain unchanged when we follow Jesus. But, if we acknowledge our need for change, Jesus offers a place to be understood, known, and accepted.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

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Jesus Christ, Change, Acceptance, Belonging

Fishers of People

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter on Matthew 4:12-23, David Lose explores how Jesus called the first disciples into relationships and what it means to be fishers of people.

Matthew 4:12-23

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Calling/vocation, Relationship, Discipleship

Single or Married

David Schmitt | Concordia Theology

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David Schmitt's sermon starter observes that Paul's discussion of marriage and singleness (1 Corinthians 7:29-35) is primarily about how one's life supports their relationship with Christ.

1 Corinthians 7:29-35

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Discipleship, Cup, Marriage, Singleness

The Life of a Disciple

David Peter | Concordia Theology

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David Peter's sermon starter on Matthew 10:34-42 identifies "parts of the package" that make up a disciple's life, including the call to mission, opposition, Christ's presence and power, and eternal life.

Matthew 10:34-42

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Discipleship, Conflict, God's Presence, Power

The Continuing Invitation

David Lose | In the Meantime

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David Lose writes an Epiphany reflection on Mark 1:21-28. In this passage, Jesus launches his ministry and casts out an evil spirit. Jesus invites us into a life of discipleship today.

Mark 1:21-28

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Discipleship, Evil, Jesus Christ's Authority, Kingdom Of God

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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Your Most Important Sermon

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

A Labor Day sermon on Luke 14:25-33 may be the most important sermon you ever preach. Taking up our cross, writes David Lose, means having our life shaped by our commitment to the crucified messiah—anywhere, anytime.

Luke 14:25-33

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Daily Living, God's Will, Cross, Discipleship

Surprising Generosity

David I Lewis | Concordia Theology

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David I. Lewis' sermon starter says that Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) serves as a warning about "how the first can become last."

Matthew 20:16

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Parables, Generosity, Discipleship, Labor

The Ongoing Mission of the 70

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Based on Jesus sending out seventy disciples two by two in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, David Lose offers some insights and observations about ministry and discipleship.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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Mission, Ministry, Discipleship

Loving Despite the Messiness and Busyness

David Peter | Concordia Theology

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David Peter offers a "sermon digest" based on Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. "As those restored by Jesus, we love others by serving their needs despite the messiness and busyness of life."

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Good Samaritan, Discipleship, Busyness, Love

Pursuing a Faith That Matters

David J Lose | In the Meantime

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Reflecting on Luke 12:49-56, David Lose writes that following Jesus meant not merely adopting new beliefs, but a new way of living. What if faith wasn’t about guaranteeing future but an invitation to live differently now?

Luke 10:25-37

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Faith, Discipleship, Christianity, Church

Pentecost Dreams

David J Lose | Working Preacher

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In this column, David Lose invites us to a simple, yet difficult Pentecost task: to dream. It's right there in the Bible, after all, in Peter's words of Acts 2:1-21 and Joel 2:28-29, whom Peter quotes.

Luke 12:49-56

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Dream, Faith

Get Behind Me, Satan!

Travis J Scholl | Concordia Theology

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Travis Scholl's sermon starter on Mark 8:27-38 says, "Anytime we have lost some of our own misunderstandings and naïveté about what life is about and ... what the Gospel is calling us to, we have gained."

Acts 2:1-21

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Discipleship, Trust, Identity, Satan

Sermon Quotes on Life

The Pastor's Workshop

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote

These quotes from David Brooks, William Barclay, Eugene Peterson, et al on life and how we live will be helpful in a sermon on John 10:10, a blog post, or a Bible on life in Christ....

Mark 8:27-38

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Life, World, Discipleship, Jesus Christ