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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

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

Change Agent

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation

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

The Mantle Is Passed

Joanna M Adams | A Sermon for Every Sunday

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Joanna Adams' sermon from 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 sees the writer's hope was to assure the community of faith that in every age there will be spokespersons for God.

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

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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 (prophet), 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 an ego problem. Perhaps the greatest task we have is to let go and receive God's gifts. (Length: 17:20)

2 Kings 5:1-14

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Elisha, Naaman, Leprosy, Washing

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

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

Light the Candles

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation

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, Parable Of The Budding Fig Tree, Son Of Man

Paul Almighty

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation

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

Toward Home

Joanna M Adams | The Christian Century

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation

"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

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)

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

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

Say Grace

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Article

In this blog post, Joanna Adams reflects on Thanksgiving as the celebration of community—an occasion where we set aside our differences and come together as family, neighbors, and communities of people who are not necessarily alike....

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As Through a Glass, Darkly

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, Joanna Adams points out our limited vision as human beings, but also the gracious plan of God even as we see things "through a glass, darkly."

1 Corinthians 13:12-13

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God's Will, Guidance, Obedience To God

The Predicament of Freedom

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Using Galatians 5:1-6, 13-15, this sermon by Joanna Adams reminds us that being free doesn't mean that we can do whatever we like, but that we have a responsibility to love and serve others.

Galatians 5:1-6, 13-15

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Love, Service, Freedom

Does the Sanctuary Need a Clock?

Joanna M Adams | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Joanna Adams considers the spiritual significance of time, and how we can enter more fully in to the presence of God by knowing what time it is.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

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Time, Present, God's Presence