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Joshua
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This excerpt from Frederick Buechner's "Peculiar Treasures" would be an appropriate sermon illustration for Joshua 3:7 or any sermon that speaks of God's universal love and peace bought by Jesus Christ.
Joshua 3:7
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God's Love, Joshua, War And Peace
Ask for It
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Reflecting on Luke 11:1-13, Frederick Buechner's response to someone who seeks the power of God's love is, Ask.
Luke 11:1-13
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Belief, God's Love, Healing, Power
God's Love
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this article, quotes from various books by Frederick Buechner are paired with Romans 8:26-39 to illustrate God's love for us.
Romans 8:26-39
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God's Love, God's Presence, Gospel, Transformation
Sermon Illustrations on God's Love
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Excerpts from Frederick Buechner's works that could be used as illustrations for Romans 8:26-39, focusing on God's love for people, from which nothing can separate us.
Romans 8:26-39
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Love, God's Love, Jesus, Gospel
Christ on the Cross
John Stuart | Global Worship
Book Quote, Artwork, Article about Artwork
John Stuart shares artwork titled “Kingitanga: Christ on the Cross depicted in a Maori type style.” Includes information on Kingitanga Māori movement and Māori art on skin, as well as Frederick Buechner's quote on Christ's crucifixion.
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God's Love, Cross, Crucifixion, Maoris
The Sacred Journey: Once Beyond Time
Frederick Buechner | Duke University Chapel
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Frederick Buechner reads a passage from his memoir that reflects on the grace-filled moments in which God acted in his life even before he was able to understand the fullness of God's presence in his life.
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Conversion, Gratitude, Praise, Calling/vocation
Covenant
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this sermon illustration, Hebrews 10:11-22 is paired with a reading from Frederick Buechner that argues the New Covenant--God bleeding for humanity--is a fulfillment of God's suffering love in the Old Covenant.
Hebrews 10:11-22
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Covenant, God's Love, Illustration, Reading
Dunked or Sprinkled
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This is a sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner taken from his book "Wishful Thinking" that is appropriate for Mark 1:4-11 or a sermon on baptism.
Mark 1:4-11
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Baptism, Dying And Rising With Christ, God's Love, Infant Baptism
Denouncer of Piety
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In the spirit of Jesus' denunciation of flaunting one's piety (Matthew 6:1-5), Frederick Buechner suggests that being the Body of Christ means being willing to struggle against what does not serve the Kingdom of God.
Matthew 6:1-5
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Body Of Christ, God's Love, Peace, Piety
Parables as Comedy
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this illustration for Luke 15:11-32, Frederick Buechner shows that we hear the Gospel best when we hear it as a wild and marvelous joke about the preposterousness of God and his grace.
Luke 15:11-32
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Grace, God's Love, Prodigal Son, Humor
Judged by Love
Frederick Buechner | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon illustration, Frederick Buechner introduces themes of God's love, God's mercy, and the forgiveness of sin by demonstrating that while romantic human love has blind spots, God's love sees all of humanity's sin.
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God's Love, God's Mercy, Forgiveness Of Sin, Illustration
When God Seems Distant
Frederick Buechner | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon illustration for Psalm 10:1, 13:1-2, 22:1, or 79:5, Frederick Buechner demonstrates that since God's love extends to us even when we're unlovable, it is something to be remembered if God seems distant.
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Love, God's Love, Forsaking God, Illustration
Just Beyond Our Grasp
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In a quote from a sermon based on Hebrews 11:1, Frederick Buechner illustrates faith as a journey into the unknown that starts when we realize that we are loved.
Hebrews 11:1
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Faith, God's Love, God's Presence, Guidance
Hosea and Gomer
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Hosea 11:1-11 creatively retells the story of the marriage between Gomer and Hosea. Although Gomer is repeatedly unfaithful in her marriage, Hosea continues to show her mercy and love.
Hosea 11:1-11
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Love, Hosea, Gomer, Unfaithfulness
Jacob
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Taking inspiration from Genesis 25:24-28:17, this book quote from Frederick Buechner's "Peculiar Treasures" explores how God blessed Jacob—a deceitful sinner—through freely given grace. God's love can only be given; it is not earned.
Genesis 25:24-34; 26 27, 28:1-17
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God's Will, Jacob (biblical Patriarch), Sinner, God's Love
Hosea and Gomer
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This book excerpt from Fredrick Buechner imaginatively retells Hosea's message through the perspective of Gomer. Illustrating the unending and long-suffering nature of God's love, this except may be suitable as a sermon illustration on Hosea 11:1-11.
Hosea 11:1-11
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Forgiveness, Love, Forbearance, Unfaithfulness
Hosea and Gomer
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration on Hosea 11:1-11 includes an excerpt from Peculiar Treasures, providing a more contemporary and relatable retelling of the story of Hosea and his marriage to Gomer.
Hosea 11:1-11
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Faithfulness, God's Love, Grace Of God
Tell Them
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
A quote from Frederick Buechner's novel "On the Road with the Archangel" that points to the ways God is working every day.
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Awareness Of God, God's Presence, God's Love, Testimony
Remember Whom To Thank
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
An excerpt from Frederick Beuchner's "Secrets in the Dark" reminds us where to find truth, holiness, and peace in the midst of the world's evil.
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Thanksgiving, Singing, God's Faithfulness, God's Love