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A Terrible Text

Joanna M Adams | Religion Online

In this article, Joanna M. Adams reflects on the beheading of John the Baptist from Mark 6:14-29 and how this foreshadows the similar death of Jesus.

Mark 6:14-29

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Suffering, John The Baptist, Jesus Christ's Death, Salome

God Believes in You

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon by Joanna M. Adams on Luke 3:15-17, 20-23, the baptism of Jesus. She highlights the significance of remembering your baptism and the meaning of baptism.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-23

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Baptism, Baptism Of Christ, Catechesis

Change Agent

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this article on Luke 3:1-6 and Philippians 1:3-11, Joanna Adams explains that the spiritual discipline of repentance and humility releases the power of transformation.

Luke 3:1-6; Philippians 1:3-11

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Repentance, Change, John The Baptist, Power

Red Boots

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Let's not pretend the poor are not there. They are, and they need us now. Joanna M. Adams illustrates the tragedy of poverty and homelessness through a moving story about a young boy's red boots.

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Lament, Poverty, Compassion

The Mantle is Passed

Joanna M Adams | A Sermon for Every Sunday

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Joanna Adams' sermon from 2 Kings 2:1-14 sees the writer's hope was to assure the community of faith that in every age there will be spokespersons for God.

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Elisha, Mantle, Chariot, Fire

The Complaint Department

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Joanna Adams reflects on Jeremiah 15:15-21, observing how the prophet's complaints to and against God feel familiar to us now, and how God's response is always to trust in his faithfulness and love.

Jeremiah 15:15-21

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Babylonian Exile, Jeremiah (person), Complaint, God's Faithfulness

The Ego and the Miracle

Joanna M Adams | A Sermon for Every Sunday

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Joanna Adams' sermon on 2 Kings 5:1-14 points out that Naaman had not just a physical problem but an ego problem. Perhaps the greatest task we have is to let go and receive God's gifts. (Length:...

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Elisha, Naaman, Leprosy, Washing

You Are the Salt of the Earth

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 7 more types

Video of a worship service led by Pearl Shangkuan and others, with André J. Thomas as consulting director. Kevin Adams preaches on being salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16). (Length: 56:35)

Matthew 5:13-16

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Salt, Light, Ecclesia, Hope

Clarity About Your Calling

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

God has not left you alone to find your way. Joanna Adams's sermon on Moses's calling in Exodus 3:1-15 gives guidance on how we can hear the voice of God calling us in our lives.

Exodus 3:1-15

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Awareness Of God, Ministry, Service, Discernment

A Beautiful Mind

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Matthew 21:1-11, Joanna Adams shows that true greatness comes through following the way of Jesus, a way of humility, service and love.

Matthew 21:1-11

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Humility, Service, Love

Light the Candles

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this Advent reflection on Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36, Joanna M. Adams suggests that "telling us of his second coming is our Lord’s way of performing spiritual cataract surgery on his followers."

Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36

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Advent, Hope, Promises, Second Coming

Paul Almighty

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this reflection on Mark 6:1-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Joanna M. Adams reminds us that, "If you are called, God’s grace will be sufficient for you."

Mark 6:1-13; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

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Power, Grace, Paul/saul, Humility

Double Vision

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In a sermon on Mary's song from Luke 1:39-55, Joanna Adams illustrates how Mary is able to see the existence of God's justice as something that is both here and to come through future loving action.

Luke 1:39-55

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Christmas, Blessing, Justice, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ)

Toward Home

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

"Worship is homecoming." A place where it's "safe to be who we really are in the presence of the holy and loving God." Joanna Adams reflects on homelessness and homecoming in this article on Zephaniah 3:14-20.

Zephaniah 3:14-20

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Family, Exile, Homelessness, Home

Paralysis and Pride

Edith M Humphrey | Ancient Faith

Article about Scripture

In this commentary from the Orthodox tradition on Luke 24:1-12, John 5, Acts 9:32-42, and Wisdom 17:2-18:1, Edith Humphrey paralysis and pride in our faith and church.

Luke 24:1-12; John 5; Acts 9:32-42

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Pride, Orthodox Church, Paralysis

Recognizing Women's Ministries

Valerie Bridgeman | African American Lectionary

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase and 5 more types

A collection of resources for a Women's Day worship service that includes a video of the creation of a painting, practical worship planning ideas, a responsive reading, and music suggestions.

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Clarity about Your Calling

Joanna M Adams | Duke University Chapel

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Isaiah's and Simon Peter's unworthiness to be called was transformed into worthiness by God, and so everyone has a vocational calling in life - whether that is to be a grandmother or to research genetics.

Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11

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Compassion, Contentment, Image Of God, Calling/vocation

On Not Keeping Score

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon, Joanna Adams asks, "What is the most important message faith has to tell in a world that is filled with vengeance, bitterness, and violence? It is, I believe, the message of forgiveness."

Matthew 8:21-34

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Forgiveness, Mercy, Reconciliation, God's Mercy

Miracles Reconsidered

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Joanna Adams points out that the Bible is filled with miracles. The two miracles in John 6:1-21 reveal who Jesus is and encourage us to trust God to be with us and provide for us.

John 6:1-21

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Compassion, Feeding The Multitude, Healing, Miracle

Can We Talk?

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Joanna Adams' sermon on Pentecost, based on Acts 2:6-11, 14-17, reminds us that the Holy Spirit enables us to communicate and connect with one another, even to people who are different from us.

Acts 2:6-11, 14-17

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Community