Resources on Frederick Buechner
Filter results by...
=
Showing: 15 results
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
See more resources like this
Illustration, War, Armor, Devil
Clown in the Belfry
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Book Quote
This is a sermon on Psalm 23 taken from Frederick Buechner's "The Clown in the Belfry."
Psalm 23
See more resources like this
Faith, Hospitality, Paradox, Peace
Anxiety
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this article, quotes from Frederick Buechner's "Secrets in the Dark" and "Whistling in the Dark" are paired with 1 Peter 5:7 to illustrate themes of anxiety and the assurance we have in Christ.
1 Peter 5:7
See more resources like this
Anxiety, Fear, Healing, Peace
The Things That Make For Peace
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
An excerpt from Frederick Buechner's Palm Sunday sermon, "The Things that Make for Peace" from "A Room Called Remember." Buechner implores us to hope in the King who approaches every human heart like a city.
Luke 19:35-44
See more resources like this
Blessing, Hope, Peace, Work Of Jesus Christ
The Sacred Journey: Once Before Time
Frederick Buechner | Duke University Chapel
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Based Luke's account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, this sermon calls those who hear to consider the Cold War in their own time, and to hope and work along with Jesus for peace on earth.
Luke 19:36-44
See more resources like this
Hope, Peace, Jesus, War And Peace
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
See more resources like this
Body Of Christ, God's Love, Peace, Piety
Wisdom
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This sermon illustration for Proverbs 1:20-33 uses an excerpt form Frederick Buechner to reflect on wisdom and suffering.
Proverbs 1:20-33
See more resources like this
Wisdom, Suffering, Woman, Peace
Weekly Sermon Illustration: Compassion
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 2 more types
In this devotional on Colossians 3:12-15, Frederick Buechner points out that compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it's like to live inside somebody else's skin.
Colossians 3:12-15
See more resources like this
Joy, Compassion, Peace, Love Your Neighbor
To Wait In Hope
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this sermon illustration on Romans 5:1-5, Frederick Buechner discusses the nature of hope. Hope begins in a memory of the past and anticipates a future of joy, peace, and life in Christ.
Romans 5:1-5
See more resources like this
Faith, Hope, Peace, Jesus
The Longing for Home 
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration on 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 offers excerpts from Buechner's sermon "The Longing for Home," which explores the concept of 'home' and its deeper meaning in relation to faith and spirituality.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8
See more resources like this
God's Presence, Home, Longing, Peace
Sermon Quotes on God's Presence
Augustine of Hippo | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Book Quote
Several quotes about God's presence and related themes such as God's peace, God's omnipresence, and God's sometime apparent absence.
See more resources like this
Peace, God's Presence, Contemplation, God's Omnipresence
He Who Seeks, Finds
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
This sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Luke 11:5-11 discusses the importance of persistence in prayer. Although Christ does not relieve us from suffering, God is willing to fill our hunger for God.
Luke 11:5-13
See more resources like this
Blessing, Prayer, Patience, Peace
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
No Reason to Fear
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Frederick Beuchner recounts a time in his own life when faith led him through deep fear into far deeper serenity such that he was no longer afraid but joyously peaceful in the face of danger.
See more resources like this
Fear, Security In God, Worry, Death