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Parable
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner says most of Jesus’ parables have “a kind of sad fun” about them, and "with parables and jokes both, if you've got to have them explained, don't bother."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parable, Generosity, Labor, Vineyard
Jesus' Parables as Comedic Theatre
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner says that most of Jesus' parables have a kind of sad fun about them. For example, in Matthew 20:1-16 "Johnny-come-lately gets as big a slice of the worm as the early bird."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Humor, Vineyard, Theatre
Annunciation
Fra Angelico | Global Worship
Artwork, Article about Artwork
The painting "Annunciation" by Fra Angelico, based on Luke 1:26-38, with Hannah Coyne's essay on the painting and Frederick Buechner's reflections on Annunciation art.
Luke 1:26-38
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Annunciation, Gabriel, Holy Spirit, Mary
Ahab, Naboth, and Jezebel
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner's book excerpt can be used to illustrate the story of Naboth's vineyard in 1 Kings 21. Elijah confronted Ahab with God's judgment for his covetousness leading to murder.
1 Kings 21:1-21
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Ahab, Naboth, Jezebel, Elijah (biblical Prophet)
Jeremiah
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner's description of the prophet Jeremiah's mission to declare God's word, and his persecution by the rebellious people, can be used to illustrate Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22.
Jeremiah 4:4, 15:18
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Repentance, Idolatry, Covenant, Law
Agape
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
Frederick Buechner's quote on 1 Corinthians 13 observes that these most memorable words of Paul are intended to distinguish agape love from erotic love.
1 Corinthians 13
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Love, Gifts Of The Spirit, Life, Agape
Uriah the Hittite
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner shares his thoughts on 2 Samuel 11:1-15, interpreting the character of Uriah the Hittite as an honorable man and a patriot who would have gladly given his life for the house of David.
2 Samuel 11:1-15
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Deceitfulness, Uriah, Solomon, Character
Feed My Sheep
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
Frederick Buechner reflects on Peter's career path "from fisher of fish to fisher of people to keeper of the keys to shepherd" and his last commission from Jesus to "feed my sheep" (John 21:9-19).
John 21:9-19
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Simon, Peter, Shepherd, Sheep
Xerxes, Esther, Haman, and Mordecai
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner recounts the story of Xerxes, Esther, Haman, and Mordecai from the book of Esther. The Jews are saved from a planned extermination through Esther's intervention, only to kill their enemies in return.
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10
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King, Esther, Xerxes I., Ahasuerus
The Salt of the Earth
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Frederick Buechner reflects on Matthew 5:13-14, suggesting the church is the salt of the earth when she shows the world what it means to be alive.
Matthew 5:13-14
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Sermon On The Mount, Healing, Love, Church
Eternal Life
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
"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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Sermon, Illustration, Eternal Life, Christ
Humility
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
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
Godric's Prayer
Frederick Buechner | Day1
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Frederick Buechner’s novel Godric includes this prayer: "Remember me not for the ill I've done but for the good I've dreamed. Help me to be … once again a fool for thee."
Psalm 25:1-7
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Aging, Obedience, Fool, Sin
Judas
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
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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Sermon, Illustration, Judas, Kiss
Salvation
Frederick Buechner | Day1
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Frederick Buechner says that "to love God is to be saved." He compares losing one's life for Christ (John 12:24-25) to being in love: forgetting oneself, denying oneself, no longer being the center of one's universe.
John 12:24-25
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Lent, Love, Salvation, Self-denial
Spirit
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
Frederick Buechner reflects on the nature of spirit as "the aliveness and power" of a person's life. The Spirit of God is God breathing "the power of life" into the creation, inspiring it.
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Holiness, Power, Holy Spirit, Inspiration
Freedom
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote
Frederick Buechner reflects on the paradox of freedom in service to God (2 Corinthians 3:17). Obedience to God, to ultimate Love, leaves us "the freedom to be the best and gladdest" we are capable of.
2 Corinthians 3:17
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Transfiguration, Love, Obedience, Freedom
Jairus' Daughter
Frederick Buechner | Day1
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In this sermon on Mark 5:21-43, Frederick Buechner describes the power of Jesus as "that life-giving power" at the heart of the story of Jairus' daughter; power of new life, new hope, new being.
Mark 5:21-43
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Jesus, Fear, Faith, Jairus
How to Wait for Christ's Return
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this sermon illustration, Frederick Buechner wrestles with Luke 21:25-31. To wait for Christ is to be Christ to those who need us to be Christ to them most.
Luke 21:25-31
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Waiting, Advent, Love Your Neighbor
David and Goliath
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this sermon illustration for 1 Samuel 17:1-49, an excerpt from Frederick Buechner's "Peculiar Treasures" tells a dramatized version of the narrative to show the miraculousness of Goliath's defeat.
1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49
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David, Goliath
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