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The Two Battles
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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
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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
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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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Illustration, Eternal Life, Jesus Christ, Maturity

Humility
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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