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The Two Battles
Frederick Buechner
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Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
Without Ceasing
Frederick Buechner
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Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner
notes that Jesus says that by far the most important thing about praying is to keep at it, being importunate in prayer, talking to yourself about everything and believing that Someone is listening.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Prayer,
Jesus Christ,
Illustration
Eternal Life
Frederick Buechner
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"
Frederick Buechner
on John 3:13-17 suggesting that eternal life in the full and final sense is to be with God as Christ is with him, and with each other as Christ is with us."
John 3:13-17
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Eternal Life,
Jesus Christ,
Maturity
Humility
Frederick Buechner
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Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Frederick Buechner
offers an illustration of humility in response to Jesus' parable in Luke 14:7-11.
Luke 14:1, 7-11
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Parables,
Humility,
Illustration
Judas
Frederick Buechner
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Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Frederick Buechner
on Matthew 26:14-16 about Judas' betrayal and death. What were his motives? Why would he kill himself after? What would have gone through his head during and after the act?
Matthew 26:14-16
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Illustration,
Judas Iscariot,
Kiss,
Death
John the Baptist
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A sermon illustration by
Frederick Buechner
on Matthew 3:1-12. They don't come any better that John the Baptist, but when the Big-Party really gets off the ground, even John will look like small potatoes.
Matthew 3:1-12
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Advent,
Illustration,
John The Baptist,
Baptism Of Christ
The Body of Christ
Frederick Buechner
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In this sermon illustration,
Frederick Buechner
reflects on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 by demonstrating that since Christ's body ascended into heaven, we are now being used as Christ's body on Earth.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
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Union With Christ,
Illustration,
Body And Blood Of Christ,
Church
Covenant
Frederick Buechner
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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,
Sacrifice
Eve
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A sermon illustration by
Frederick Buechner
on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 about Eve after the fall. He says that Eve spent the rest of her days convincing herself that it had all worked out for the best.
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
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Goodness,
Illustration,
Eve,
Fall
The Secret in the Dark
Frederick Buechner
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This sermon illustration for Easter Sunday pairs John 20:11-18 with an excerpt from
Frederick Buechner
's "The Secret in the Dark" to show how Jesus' quiet and limited proclamations make his own resurrection even more miraculous.
John 20:11-18
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Jesus Christ,
Resurrection Of Jesus Christ,
Illustration
Law of Love
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This sermon illustration pairs the text of Mark 1:21-26 with an excerpt from
Frederick Buechner
’s book Beyond Words, which explains healing on the Sabbath according to the "Law of Love."
Mark 1:21-26
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Healing,
Love,
Law,
Sabbath
Absalom
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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 (+ more)
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Love,
Jesus Christ,
Crucifixion,
Grace
Lazarus
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A sermon illustration by
Frederick Buechner
on John 11:1-45 about the resurrection of Lazarus. When Lazarus opened his eyes to Jesus standing there, he couldn't for the life of him tell which side he was on....
John 11:1-45
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Illustration,
Heaven,
Resurrection Of Jesus Christ,
Lazarus Of Bethany
The Sheep from the Goats
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This sermon illustration for Reign of Christ Sunday pairs Matthew 25:31-46 with a reading from
Frederick Buechner
's "The Faces of Jesus" to show that Jesus appears in every form of human need.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Illustration,
Stranger,
Love For Others,
Jesus Christ
Emmanuel
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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
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Birth,
Christmas,
Illustration,
Emmanuel
Abraham, Sarah, and Laughter
Frederick Buechner
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In this sermon illustration on Genesis 17:1-7 and 17:15-17, an excerpt from
Frederick Buechner
's "Beyond Words" demonstrates that God's plans are much bigger than ours could ever be.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-17
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Lent,
God's Will,
Illustration,
God's Power
Not For Sale
Frederick Buechner
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This sermon illustration pairs 2 Kings 5:1-14 with an excerpt from
Frederick Buechner
's "Beyond Words" that tells a contemporary portrayal of Naaman's story.
2 Kings 5:1-14
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Illustration,
Prophecy,
Naaman
Enemy
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A sermon illustration by
Frederick Buechner
on Matthew 5:43-45 about hating and loving our enemies.
Matthew 5:43-45
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Love,
Illustration,
Hatred,
Enemy
He Will Strengthen You
Frederick Buechner
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A sermon illustration by
Frederick Buechner
on strength. Being made in the image of God is how God's strengthens us.
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
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Illustration,
Strength,
Image Of God,
World
Envy
Frederick Buechner
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Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration pairs James 3:13-16 with a quote from
Frederick Buechner
that argues, "Envy is the consuming desire to have everybody else be as unsuccessful as you are."
James 3:13-16
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Envy,
Jealousy,
Illustration
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