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Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale
David Lose | In the Meantime
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this video, Frederick Buechner summarizes his description of our life in the world and in God, as tragedy, comedy, and fairy tale. (Length: 2:16)
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Gospel, Hope, Resurrection, Story
The Lord’s Prayer chant
Frederick Buechner | Global Worship
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Artwork
Three resources on the Lord's Prayer, including a Latin chant, a meditation by Frederick Buechner, and an image of the prayer itself.
Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13
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Lord’s Prayer, Father, Latin, Liturgical Chant
Easter Hope in Time of War
Kim Lawton | Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
A video interview of Frederick Buechner, who discusses the Easter themes of suffering, redemption, and the hope they provide--especially during times of war and uncertainty.
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Easter, Suffering, Crucifixion, Resurrection
Hallelujah He’s Alive
Roma Waterman | Global Worship
Song or Hymn, Book Quote, Artwork
This resource presents the audio-video for Roma Waterman's "Hallelujah He's Alive"—a song that suits Eastertide; a book quote from Frederick Buechner on the resurrection; and David Jones' woodcut artwork titled "The Resurrection."
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Resurrection, Power, Joy, Hallelujah
The Sacred Journey: Once Beyond Time
Frederick Buechner | Duke University Chapel
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this audio sermon on Matthew 19:16-30, Carl Frederick Buechner reads from his memoir. Buechner describes how he came to be healed from the reality of his father's death through God's gift of holy grace.
Matthew 19:16-30
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Faith, Healing, Grace, Love
The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Preaching
David Lose introduces a book by Frederick Buechner. The gospel is tragedy because life ends in death, comedy because it points beyond the tragic, and fairy tale because all the evil spells are finally broken.
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Preaching, 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
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
Loving God in the wilderness
Frederick Buechner | Princeton Theological Commons
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this audio sermon from Matthew 27:45-46, Frederick Buechner speaks of the challenges of loving God. "The one who commands us to love is also the one who empowers us to love."
Matthew 27:45-46
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Love, God, Commandments, Neighbor
Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray
Darrell Delaney | Groundwork
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this audio with transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee reflect on Jesus' teaching about prayer (Matthew 6:5-14, 7:7-12) and conclude that motivations of the heart are more important in prayer than correct words. (Length: 24:58)
Matthew 6:5-14, 7:7-12
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God's Provision, Heart, Hypocrite, Lord’s Prayer
Jesus and the Disciples
Darrell Delaney | Groundwork
Article about Scripture
In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee discuss John 20:19-31 and the nature of faith that makes it a challenge. Believing is a "lifestyle," rather than a one-time event. (Length: 25:00)
John 20:19-31
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Belief, Doubt, Faith, Journey
Lenten Repentance
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
These two podcasts provide audio commentary on texts (Joshua 5:9-12, Luke 15:1-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21) that call for a renewed sense of commitment to one's walk with God.
Joshua 5:9-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
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Lent, Prodigal Son, Reconciliation, Repentance
God's Victory Over Death
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This resource contains podcasts and notes giving commentary on Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118, and Colossians 3:1-11. The hosts discuss themes of resurrection, victory over death, fear, and faith.
Psalm 118; Matthew 28:1-10 John 20:1-18
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Fear, Resurrection, Faith, Easter
Mary's Role
Darrell Delaney | Groundwork
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee examine Mary’s role in the salvation story (Luke 1:1-4, 26-56), which helps us better understand our place in God’s story. (Length: 24:58)
Luke 1:1-4, 26-56
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Advent, Annunciation, Faith, Gabriel
Are You the Christ?
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast resource provides audio and text commentary on Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30, Acts 9:36-43, and Psalm 23. It focuses on themes of the identity of Jesus, the purpose of hope, and healing.
Psalm 23; John 10:22-30 Acts 9:36-43
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Healing, Revelation, Hope, Suffering
Stay Faithful to God, Serve the Lord
Darrell Delaney | Groundwork
Article about Scripture
In this podcast with transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee dive into Joshua's farewell speech in Joshua 23-24, considering how Joshua's encouragement to the Israelites to remember God is important for us still today. (Length: 24:58)
Joshua 23, 24
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God's Faithfulness, God's Provision, Joshua, Obedience To God
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
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Hope, Peace, Jesus, War And Peace
Parables of the Lost
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This commentary on Luke 15:1-32 brings together insights from various sources on Jesus' parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. A podcast also is included.
Luke 15
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Parable, Sheep, Coin, Prodigal Son
The Ten Commandments
Scott Hoezee | Groundwork
Article about Scripture
Focusing on the Ten Commandments, this audio exegesis by Scott Hoezee and David Bast on Exodus 20:1-17 and Matthew 22:34-40 examines God's moral conditions (i.e., the law) for being in a relationship with us.
Exodus 20:1-17; Matthew 22:34-40
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Attributes Of God, Law, Covenant, Relationship
A Prophet Unwelcome
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This resource contains a podcast and notes giving commentary on Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13, and Psalm 71. The hosts discuss themes of rejection, salvation, love, and unity.
Psalm 71; Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 4:21-30
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Love, Unity, Rejection, Salvation
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