Resources on David J Lose

David J Lose | Working Preacher

David Lose offers thoughts on how preachers can handle the long, complex readings of Palm Sunday, and help their people make the journey from the Triumphal Entry to Easter.

Matthew 21:1-11; 26 27

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Lent, Palm Sunday, Leading Worship, Sermon

The Sower and the Soil

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Providing commentary on Matthew 13:1-23, David Lose contends that the Parable of the Sower isn't just exhorting us to be good soil, but reminding us that the "foolish sower" keeps tossing seed out anywhere and everywhere.

Matthew 13:1-23

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Parable, Church, God's Love, Generosity

Commissioned Yet Again

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose applies to us the re-commissioning of the disciples in John 21. Though we fail, Jesus forgives, invites us to share what we have and are, and gives us meaningful work to do.

John 21

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Forgiveness, Preaching, Daily Living, Commissioning

Love or Justice?

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Matthew 20:1-16, David Lose writes in this preaching resource that when justice calculates, love "lets go." But love and justice aren't opposites. Instead, love goes beyond justice and law into the "realm of relationship."

Matthew 20:1-16

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Love, Justice, Relationship, Choice

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

The Theory of Everything

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

When we delay gratification and take up our cross to serve others, we experience God’s glory, and find life, joy, and community. This is what David Lose writes in this commentary on Mark 8:31-38.

Mark 8:31-38

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Lent, Glory, Community, Sacrifice

Reclaiming “Vocation” in our Worship & Preaching

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

David Lose's article reflects on vocation as the "logic for our worship and congregational life," encouraging pastors to lift up in worship the sanctity of daily labor and God's desire to use our everyday activities.

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Labor Day Sunday, Work, Worship, Vocation

Promising an Open Future

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Matthew 21:28-32, David Lose writes that Jesus is inviting his adversaries into an open future, one not dominated by opposition of the past, but one that is open to the movement of God’s spirit.

Matthew 21:28-32

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Jesus Christ, Authority Of, Power, Grace Of God, Promises Of God

John, Jesus, and the Alpha Male

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose's commentary on John 1:6-8,19-28 considers the expectations cultures—both Jesus’ culture and ours—place on leaders. Jesus contradicts those expectations to reveal the leadership of the suffering servant.

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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Advent, Service, Identity

Original Insecurity and the Power of Love

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Genesis 3:8-13 and Romans 3:22-28, David J. Lose's sermon starter says that sin, as a condition rather than particular acts, results from basic insecurity, and only the power of God's love can heal insecurity.

Genesis 3:8-13; Romans 3:22-28

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Sin, God's Love, Power, Grace Of God

Get Off the Couch and Into the Game!

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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, Tetragrammaton, Yahweh, Moses

Legion

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose explores the theme of identity in the story of the demon-possessed man of Luke 8:26-39, reminding us to remember our God-given identity of being a beloved child worthy of love, honor, and respect.

Luke 8:26-39

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Baptism, Identity, Legion, Demoniac

The "Adults-Only" Nativity Story

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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

Learning to See

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose encourages preachers to learn the patterns of biblical stories, arguing that Genesis 28 teaches us to notice and mark the presence of God in our lives.

Genesis 28:10-19

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Awareness Of God, Listening To God, Jacob (biblical Patriarch), Stones

The Butterfly Effect

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose comments on the work of Shiphrah and Puah (Exodus), pointing out how little acts of faithfulness have the (sometimes unseen or unexpected) power to change the world.

Exodus 1:8-22, 2:1-10

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Good Works, Calling/vocation, Daily Living, Courage

An Ugly Parable

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose encourages preachers to acknowledge the "ugliness" of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14). Ultimately, we can trust the God we know in Jesus to care for those who reject God’s invitation.

Matthew 22:1-14

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God's Will, Parable, Judgment, God's Love

"Do Not Be Afraid"

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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

Learning to Be Perfect

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose reflects on one of the more difficult passages to hear: “Turn the other cheek...Love your enemies...Be perfect.” How can preachers encourage people to be the kind of people they are created to be?

Matthew 5:38

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Sermon On The Mount, Forgiveness, Grudge-bearing, Identity

The Road Less Traveled

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

David Lose's sermon notes on Matthew 14:22-33 recommend focusing on Jesus' action rather than Peter's lack of faith. Jesus "reached out his hand and caught him."

Matthew 14:22-33

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Salvation, Fear, Faith

Dogs and the Kingdom of God

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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