Resources on Frederick Buechner
Filter results by...
=
Showing: 15 results
Christmas Itself Is By Grace
Frederick Buechner | Global Worship
Book Quote
Frederick Buechner's quote on the incarnation explores John 1:14, marveling that the stupendous miracle of it resists our efforts to domesticate it.
John 1:14
See more resources like this
Christmas, Grace, Incarnation, Salvation
Emmanuel
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
An article and sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Matthew 1:23. The essential message of Christmas is Emmanuel, God with us, and that raises a questions: Who is this God and how is this God with...
Matthew 1:23
See more resources like this
Birth, Christmas, Sermon, Illustration
The Shepherd
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 2 more types
This is an excerpt from Frederick Buechner's "The Magnificent Defeat," which can be used as a sermon illustration for Luke 2:8-18 or a dramatic reading of scripture.
Luke 2:8-18
See more resources like this
Christmas, Shepherd, Nativity
Herod the Great
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This sermon illustration based on Matthew 2:13-16 and drawn from the work of Frederick Buechner points to the Magi’s visit to Herod and Herod’s response as an illustration of the wisdom of the foolish.
Matthew 2:13-16
See more resources like this
Christmas, Epiphany, Wisdom, Folly
Are You Going Home for Christmas?
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
In this article, Frederick Buechner shares sermon excerpts that revolve around the longing to feel a sense of belonging at home.
See more resources like this
Christmas, Longing, Kingdom Of God, Shalom
X
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
Frederick Buechner on the greek letter X (chi), and short-handing Christmas to Xmas. "Briefly stated... the Christian position is that there's no such thing as your own business."
See more resources like this
Business, Writing, Christmas, Time
Let Jesus Show!
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
By believing against all odds and loving against all odds, we can "let Jesus show" and transform the world. An excerpt from Frederick Buechner's "Secrets in the Dark" reflecting on John 13:33, 36 and 14:1-6.
John 13:33, 36, 14:1-6
See more resources like this
Christmas, Love, Discipleship, The Last Supper
The Shepherd
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This sermon illustration for Christmas Eve pairs Luke 2:8-18 with an excerpt from Frederick Buechner's "The Birth" to show how the account of the shepherds at Christmas calls us to "open our eyes and listen."
Luke 2:8-18
See more resources like this
Shepherd, Christmas, Listening To God, Illustration
So Hallowed
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
Taking inspiration from William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," this article by Frederick Buechner reflects on the sacred time of Christmas. Even unbelievers cannot escape the peace and innocence associated with the holy kairos of the Christmas season.
See more resources like this
Christmas, Time, Belief, Peace
Most of the Time We're Looking Somewhere Else
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
In this Christmas sermon illustration, Carl Frederick Buechner reminds us that the world is a manger yet most of the time we're looking somewhere else.
See more resources like this
Christmas, Manger, Sheep
The Cock Crows the Whole Night Through on Christmas
Frederick Buechner | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Frederick Buechner quotes a conversation from Hamlet in which the characters discuss the power of Christmas as a time of holiness. Shakespeare's words provide us with another angle from which we can marvel at the incarnation.
Luke 2:8-20; John 1:1-5 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
See more resources like this
Birth, Christmas, Advent, Conversion
An Unpredictable God
Frederick Buechner | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Christmas reveals that "there is no place or time so lowly and earthbound but that holiness can be present there too." A quotation by Frederick Buechner, suggested as an illustration for Philippians 2:6-11.
See more resources like this
Christmas, Incarnation, Holiness, Nativity
On the Magi and Herod
Frederick Buechner | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon illustration, author Frederick Buechner captures well the interesting interplay of the stories of the Magi and King Herod.
See more resources like this
Christmas, Magi, Herod, Epiphany
Emmanuel
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this essay Frederick Beuchner engages other worldviews and faith as he reflects on the awe and wonder of Christmas, considering how Emmanuel, “God with us,” can seem like folly and yet answer our deepest longings.
Matthew 1:23
See more resources like this
Christmas, Hope, Longing, Religion