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God's Inclusive Welcome
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's sermon starter draws on Exodus 17:1-7, Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, 78:1-4, 12-16, Philippians 2:1-13, and Matthew 21:23-32 to discuss the oppressive forces that exclude people and God's all-inclusive grace.
Psalms 25:1-9, 78:1-4, 12-16;
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Matthew 21:23-32
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Grace Of God,
Reign Of God,
Community,
Oppression
Our Impact in God's Saving Work
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's sermon starter on Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:39-55, Psalm 80:1-7, and Hebrews 10:5-10 how seemingly small "participants with God in God's saving work" can have a strong impact in bringing salvation to others.
Psalm 80:1-7;
Micah 5:2-5
Luke 1:39-55
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Advent,
Repentance,
Work,
Justice
Covenants and Feasts
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's sermon starter draws on Genesis 32:22-31, Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 17:1-7, 15, 145:8-9, 14-21, Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21 to discuss both God's covenant invitations and our responsibility to respond to hunger needs....
Psalms 17:1-7, 15, 145:8-9, 14-21;
Isaiah 55:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21
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Covenant,
Feast,
Poverty,
Generosity
The Trinity's Transforming Power
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's reflection on Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; and John 3:1-17 for Trinity Sunday centers on how encounters with the Triune God have transformative power to reshape people's lives.
Psalm 29;
Isaiah 6:1-8
John 3:1-17
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Trinity,
Isaiah,
Spirit,
Nicodemus
Responding to the Coming of God
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's Advent sermon starter on Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18 challenges us to respond to God's coming by becoming God's agents of salvation through building relationships with marginalized persons.
Isaiah 12:2-6;
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Luke 3:7-18
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Advent,
Compassion,
Justice,
Salvation
Upside-Down Reign of God
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's sermon starter draws on Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35; Hebrews 5:1-10; and Mark 10:35-45 to describe how greatness under God's reign is defined by self-sacrifice, humility, and service.
Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35;
Isaiah 53:4-12
Mark 10:35-45
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Humility,
Reign Of God,
Sacrifice,
Service
God's Shalom
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's sermon starter draws on Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12 to discuss how God's shalom manifests through God's presence and our acts of love, service, justice, and compassion.
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19;
Matthew 3:1-12
Romans 15:4-13
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Advent,
Peace,
Justice,
Shalom
We Are All Loved By God
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's sermon starter on Jeremiah 31:7-14, Sirach 24:1-12, Psalm 147:12-20, Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21, Ephesians 1:3-14, and John 1:1-18 describes how God has graciously chosen to declare us as one and beloved.
Psalm 147:12-20;
Jeremiah 31:7-14
John 1:1-18
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Christmas,
Children Of God,
Grace Of God,
Universalism
Preparing for Justice and Restoration
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's sermon starter on Baruch 5:1-9, Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, 3:1-6, and Philippians 1:3-11 encourages Christians to respond to God's prophecies of restoration by carefully and patiently preparing to work toward God's justice.
Malachi 3:1-4;
Luke 1:68-79, 3:1-6
Philippians 1:3-11
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Advent,
Work,
Justice,
Preparation
God's Messengers
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Describing the role of the prophets,
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's sermon starter on Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, and Mark 1:1-8 inspires us to be messengers of God's justice, generosity, grace, and reign.
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13;
Isaiah 40:1-11
Mark 1:1-8
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Advent,
Justice,
Grace Of God,
Reign Of God
Unexpected
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Sermon notes and commentary by
John van de Laar
on various passages that emphasize God’s surprising and unexpected work through unexpected people in unexpected ways.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29;
Psalms 19, 124
Mark 9:38-50
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Healing,
God's Will,
Moses,
Providence
Living Water
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Commenting on John 4:5-42,
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observes that we are to be not only recipients of living waters but givers of it, especially to the poor and marginalized.
John 4:5-42
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Christ,
God,
Life,
Samaritans
Holiness as Compassion and Justice
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This sermon starter by
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draws on Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23, and Matthew 5:38-48 to argue that holiness is "doing justice, compassion, fairness, non-violence, and generosity."
Psalm 119:33-40;
Matthew 5:38-48
Luke 6:36
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Epiphany,
Compassion,
Justice,
Holiness
Baptized in the Holy Spirit
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Reflecting on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22,
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says Jesus' baptism is "not just about Jesus." It invites us to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and participate in God's work in the world.
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
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Baptism,
Epiphany,
Holy Spirit,
Baptism Of Christ
Giving and Loving
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Describing the relationship between love and giving,
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's sermon starter on Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, and John 2:1-11reflects on the self-giving love of God, consumerism, monetary offerings, and generosity,
Psalm 36:5-10;
Isaiah 62:1-5
John 2:1-11
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Wedding,
Epiphany,
Love,
God's Love
A Committed Community
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Sermon notes and commentary by
John van de Laar
on Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19:1-7, and Mark 1:4-11. Baptism reveals that God isn't separate from humanity, but is in complete and committed solidarity with us.
Genesis 1:1-5;
Psalm 29
Mark 1:4-11
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Baptism,
Baptism Of Christ,
Community,
Trinity
Born from Above
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Reflecting on John 3:1-17,
John van de Laar
observes that often the way the word "faith" is used is "a shadow of the richness, vitality and challenge of the biblical meaning."
John 3:1-17
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Transfiguration,
Faith,
The New Birth,
Politics
Good News for All
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Reflecting on several texts,
John van de Laar
emphasizes that the Christmas message is the reign of God bringing justice for all people, especially outsiders, and includes good news for all creation.
Psalm 98;
John 1:1-14
Hebrews 1:1-4
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Christmas,
Incarnation,
Justice,
Christ
Of Our Hands
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Sermon notes and commentary by
John van de Laar
on Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; and John 14:1-14, passages which offer an assurance that we are partners with God, even in our pain.
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16;
John 14:1-14
Acts 7:55-60
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Easter,
Suffering,
Faithfulness,
Assurance
The Connectedness of All Things
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Sermon notes and commentary by
John van de Laar
on Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10, which illuminate how the Jesus's life is given and received by mutual care, compassion and protection.
Psalm 23;
John 10:1-10
1 Peter 2:19-25
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Easter,
Compassion,
Resurrection,
Community
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