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Baptized in the Holy Spirit
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Reflecting on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, John van de Laar 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
Suffering, sacrifice, and resurrection
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Reflecting on John 11:1-45, John van de Laar emphasizes both the sure hope of resurrection in Christ and the suffering and sacrifice (along with moments of glory) to be faced in following Jesus.
John 11:1-45
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Death, Lent, Hope, Resurrection
Responding to God's Call
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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John van de Laar's sermon starter draws on Exodus 3:1-15, Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28 to discuss the sacrificial suffering we endure in our call to be Christ-like liberators.
Psalms 26:1-8, 105:1-6, 23-26, 45; Jeremiah 15:15-21 Matthew 16:21-28
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Suffering, Sacrifice, Calling, Social Justice
Protection and suffering
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Reflecting on several scriptures, John van de Laar notes that followers of Christ enjoy the blessing of God's "protective presence" but may also be called "to suffer for the higher cause" of God's reign.
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
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Lent, Faith, Calling, Evil
Sharing Christ's Suffering
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Reflecting on Luke 22:14-71 and 23:1-49, John van de Laar says the Passion "is not just about the suffering of Christ. It is also about Jesus’ presence in our suffering, and about us sharing Christ’s suffering."
Luke 22:14-71; 23
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Suffering, Meditation, Jesus, Scripture
Damascus Road
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Poetry, Prayer
Repenting for our misguided attempts to be good, this prayer of confession by John van de Laar references Acts 9:1-19 in asking God to heal the wounded and to transform our hearts to fulfill our callings.
Acts 9:1-19
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Calling, Healing, Good Works, Sin
Called
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Poetry, Prayer
Admitting our fear in responding to Jesus' call for us to a life of discipleship, John van de Laar's prayer of confession references Mark 1:17 in making a commitment to responding to God with our hearts.
Mark 1:17
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Calling, Fear, Discipleship, Denial Of Christ
The Transformative Call of Pentecost
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Notes on Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-35; John 7:37-39, 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21; and 1 Corinthians 12:3 bring together disparate themes which all invite us to a deeper, closer, more transformative relationship with God.
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-35 John 7:37-39, 20:19-23
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Pentecost, Calling, God, World
The Resurrection of Christ and Our Calling- Easter
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on texts for Easter (Psalm 30; John 21:1-19; Acts 9:1-6; Revelation 5:11-14), this resource focuses on our calling to worship, follow, and minister to others in Christ’s name.
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Easter, Resurrection, Calling, Following Of Christ
Easter, Divine Invitation
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on Psalm 97; John 17:20-26; Acts 16:16-34; and Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, this resource reflects on God's invitation to enjoy life and grace in Christ and to extend the invitation to others.
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Easter, Grace Of God, Life, Calling
Inclusive Love, Easter
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on texts for Easter (Psalm 148; John 13:31-35; Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-6), this resource introduces love, inclusive love, as a crucial way to live the resurrection of Christ.
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Easter, Love, Resurrection, Calling
Jesus' Death, Through the Lens of the Gospel of Luke
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on texts for Good Friday (Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-15; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1–19:42), this resource focuses on the holistic meaning of salvation and our call to practice it in the world.
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Good Friday, Salvation, Calling, Death Of Christ
Power of God
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8, and Mark 1:21-28, this resource reflects on the power and glory of God by reminding Christians that they should use the power to serve others.
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Glory, Calling, The Power Of God, The Glory Of Christ
Embracing All People in Christ's Name
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on 1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43; Psalm 96; Luke 7:1-10; and Galatians 1:1-12, this resource reflects on God's invitation to call all people into God's grace and justice.
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Calling, The Gospel, Grace Of God
Overcoming Evil with Good
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is the call to confront evil, based on Psalms 119 and 149, Ezekiel 33:7-11, Matthew 18:15-20, and Romans 13:8-14.
Psalms 119, 149; Ezekiel 33:7-11 Matthew 18:15-20
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Love, God's Love, Calling, Evil
Living the Gospel
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalms 16, 77:1-2, 11-20; Luke 9:51-62; and Galatians 5:1, 13-25, this resource reflects on the importance of living the gospel in this world.
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Good Works, Calling, Reign Of God
Self-giving
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A planning guide for worship based on Psalms 69:7-15, 86:1-10, Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-39, and Romans 6:1. With a theme of self-giving love, it includes prayers, hymns, reflections, videos, and more.
Psalms 69:7-15, 86:1-10; Jeremiah 20:7-13 Matthew 10:24-39
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Sacrifice, Persecution, Gospel, Calling
People of Love, Mercy, and Justice
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalms 25:1-10; 82; Amos 7:7-17; Luke 10:25-37; and Colossians 1:1-14, this resource reflects on God's calling for his people to become agents of love, peace, and justice.
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Love, Mercy, Justice, Calling
Purpose and Call
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; Luke 4:14-21; and 1 Corinthians 12, this resource reflects on our purpose and call to enjoy God's presence and to proclaim God's message as the body of Christ....
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Community, Calling, Body Of Christ, Proclamation
Good Shepherd
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
A prayer of intercession focused on our following of the Good Shepherd.
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Shepherd, Discipleship, Calling, Prayer
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