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God's Word Brings Abundant Life
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's reflection on Genesis 25:19-34; Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 119:105-112; Psalm 65:1-8, 9-13; Romans 8:1-11; and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 focuses on hearing and applying God's word faithfully with the help of God's Spirit.
Genesis 25:19-34;
Psalms 65, 119:105-112;
Isaiah 55:10-13
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Abundance,
God's Grace,
Guidance,
Holy Spirit
Immanuel, God with Us
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's sermon prep and service outline celebrates God's promise of restoration and presence as fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Psalm 147:12-20; John 1:1-18; Ephesians 1:3-14; Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21; and Sirach 24:1-12).
Psalm 147:12-20;
John 1:1-18;
Ephesians 1:3-14
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Christmas,
Incarnation,
God's Presence,
Adoption
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
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,
Holy Spirit,
Nicodemus,
Trinity Sunday
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 (+ more);
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32;
Matthew 21:23-32
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Grace,
Reign Of God,
Community,
Oppression
We Are All Loved By God
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's sermon starter on Psalm 147:12-20; Jeremiah 31:7-14; John 1:1-18; Ephesians 1:3-14; Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21; and Sirach 24:1-12 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,
Universalism
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 (+ more);
Isaiah 55:1-5;
Matthew 14:13-21
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Covenant,
Feast,
Poverty,
Generosity
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
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 (spiritual),
Justice,
Shalom
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,
Restoration
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
The Gift of the Spirit
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Based on Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-35; John 14:8-17, 25-27; Acts 2:1-21; and Romans 8:14-17,
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reflects that God's Spirit is at work in all things, reminding us that we are God's children.
Genesis 11:1-9;
Psalm 104:24-35;
John 14:8-17, 25-27
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Pentecost,
Awareness Of God,
Children Of God,
Spiritual Gifts
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 (+ more);
Psalms 19, 124;
Mark 9:38-50
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Healing,
God's Will,
Moses,
Providence
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,
Light
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,
Reign Of God
Getting Our Priorities Right
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Sermon notes and commentary by
John van de Laar
on Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; and Mark 1:14-20, passages calling us to abandon the things of the world and commit ourselves to God.
Psalm 62;
Jonah 3:1-5, 10;
Mark 1:14-20
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Trust,
Materialism,
Greed
Living Water
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Commenting on John 4:5-42,
John van de Laar
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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Jesus Christ,
God,
Life,
Samaritans
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,
New Birth,
Politics
Sacrifice and Joy
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Reflecting on John 12:1-8,
John van de Laar
observes that Lent is not only about repentance and sacrifice. We are also invited to "extravagant, celebratory adoration of the Incarnate One."
John 12:1-8
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Lent,
Suffering,
Salvation,
Righteousness
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
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