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Preparing for Justice and Restoration

John van de Laar | Sacredise

John van de Laar'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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Assurance, John The Baptist, Justice, Restoration

Home

John van de Laar | Sacredise

Opening Prayer

This advent prayer by John van de Laar uses the theme of home, where Christ makes his home with us so that we can find our home in him.

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Adoption, Home, Advent

Quietly Prophetic

John van de Laar | Sacredise

Prayer

This prayer by John van de Laar asks for quiet prophetic witness in the face of the world's injustice and despair.

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God's Grace, Hope, Joy, Prophecy

Our Impact in God's Saving Work

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar'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, Justice, Obedience To God, Repentance

God's Shalom

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar'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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Justice, Shalom, Messiah, God's Presence

Responding to the Coming of God

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar's Advent sermon starter on Isaiah 12:2-6; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18; and Philippians 4:4-7 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, Restoration, Restorative Justice, Salvation

Immanuel, God with Us

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Sermon Preparation, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

John van de Laar'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

God's Inclusive Welcome

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John van de Laar'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

The Trinity's Transforming Power

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar'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

Covenants and Feasts

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John van de Laar'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

We Are All Loved By God

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar'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

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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Water, Lent, Metaphor, Samaritan Woman At The Well

Born from Above

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Sermon Preparation

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, Promises

Giving and Loving

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Sermon Preparation

Describing the relationship between love and giving, John van de Laar'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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God's Love, Giving, Generosity, Consumerism

Upside-Down Reign of God

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John van de Laar'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 Messengers

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Sermon Preparation

Describing the role of the prophets, John van de Laar'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, Fulfilment Of Prophecy, John The Baptist

Good News for All

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Sermon Preparation

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

The Gift of the Spirit

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Sermon Preparation

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, John van de Laar 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

Experiencing God and Doing Good Work

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar offers a sermon starter on Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; and Matthew 5:13-20. We will lead "lives that emulate Christ's selfless service" after encountering God through Christ and Christ's crucifixion.

Psalm 112; Matthew 5:13-20; 1 Corinthians 2

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Communion With God, Spirituality, Good Works

Encountering Salvation

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Sermon Preparation

John van de Laar's sermon starter on Exodus 1:8-2:10; Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 124, 138; Romans 12:1-8; and Matthew 16:13-20 explores God's protection, faithfulness, and deliverance, and the spiritual, eschatological, personal, and communal dimensions of salvation.

Psalms 124, 138; Isaiah 51; Matthew 16:13-20

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Salvation, Community, God's Deliverance, Protection