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The Two Battles
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner says that humans are engaged in two battles: competition with other people for success; and the struggle "to become whole and at peace inside our skins." The latter is the subject of Ephesians 6:10-18.
Ephesians 6:10-18
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Illustration, War, Armor, Devil
Priest and Sacrifice
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This sermon illustration features Frederick Buechner's reflection on Jesus' sacrifice which helps us better understand Hebrews 10:1-10. Buechner writes that the kingdom of priests was reduced at last to Jesus, who was both priest and sacrifice....
Hebrews 10:1-10
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Work Of Jesus Christ, Crucifixion, Atonement, History Of Redemption
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
Wisdom and Folly
Frederick Buechner | Princeton Theological Commons
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Frederick Buechner’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 reflects on the foolishness of honest faith in the Gospel in context of the wisdom seminary teaches.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
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Wisdom, Folly, Gospel, Education
Bad News and Good News
Frederick Buechner | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A excerpt from a book by Frederick Buechner, who explains how the Gospel runs the gamut from bad news (tragedy) to good news (comedy) and fairy tale (how the good news gets worked out).
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Guilt, Sin, Gospel, Miracle
The Magic and Mystery of the Gospel
Frederick Buechner | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Book Quote
This quotation from Frederick Buechner's "Telling the Truth" reminds us not to try to recount the gospel “with the high magic taken out, the deep mystery reduced to a manageable size.”
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Preaching, Gospel, Truth, Magic
The Kingdom of God
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This blog post pairs Mark 1:1-15 with a reading from Frederick Buechner's writing on the gospel of Mark. Whenever he reads the opening verses, he always get the feeling that Mark is in a terrible rush.
Mark 1:1-15
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Jesus, Gospel, Illustration, Mark
Absalom
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on the death of Absalom (2 Samuel 18), Frederick Buechner says that although King David would have given his own life to make Absalom alive again - only a God could do that.
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
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Love, Jesus, Crucifixion, Grace
The Gospel as Comedy
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This excerpt from Frederick Buechner's work can illustrate Matthew 14:13-21, reflecting on the foolishness of the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:23) and its comedic nature, which brings us "glad tears" at "the hilarious unexpectedness of things."
Matthew 14:13-21
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Joy, Wisdom, Folly, Gospel
The Laughter Barrel
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
In this excerpt from "The Yellow Leaves," Frederick Buechner describes his relationship with the late Maya Angelou to illustrate privilege, racism, poverty, and awareness of the gospel.
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Gospel, Racism, Social Justice, Poverty
Sermon Illustrations on the Gospel
Frederick Buechner | The Pastor's Workshop
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This collection of sermon illustrations from various authors explores the Gospel's power in preaching it, the nature of the message, and its universal application to all cultures.
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Gospel, Illustration, The Gospel, What Is The Gospel
Good Friday
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
When Jesus said, "It is finished," he gave us a hope to live by, a mystery to hide our faces before, a shame to haunt us, and a dream of holiness to make bearable our night.
John 19:28-30
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Good Friday, Lent, Jesus, Gospel