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Responding to the Coming of God
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John van de Laar'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
Holiness as Compassion and Justice
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This sermon starter by John van de Laar 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
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
God's Love Knows No Bounds
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John van de Laar's reflection on 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 30,130; Lamentations 3:21-33; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, and Mark 5:21-43 shows how God's love is characterized by compassion and generosity even in the face of grief.
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Grace, Grief, God's Love, Compassion
A Realm of Radical Inclusion
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Sermon notes and commentary by John van de Laar on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24: Psalms 95 and 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; and Matthew 25:31-46. These texts invite us to see Christ’s reign as the gift of God’s grace.
Psalms 95:1-7; 100 Matthew 25:31-46
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Parables, Compassion, Shepherd, Reign Of God
The Liberated Gospel
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Sermon notes and commentary by John van de Laar on passages about “outsiders” being included in God’s grace and among God’s people—or of God’s people making themselves at home with these "outsiders."
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15; Psalms 66:1-12 111
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Hospitality, Compassion, Liberation Theology
Repentance of injustice
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Reflecting on several scriptures, John van de Laar says that in Ash Wednesday observance, repentance is about not just internal, "spiritual" sins, but also our complicity in injustice through greed, exploitation, defensiveness, lust, etc.
Psalm 51; Isaiah 58:1-12 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
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Ash Wednesday, Repentance, Justice, Sin
Solidarity with Suffering
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Reflecting on the Liturgy of the Passion (Matthew 26:14-27:66), John van de Laar emphasizes Jesus' solidarity with those whose suffer and his willingness "to give his life in order to live an alternative story."
Matthew 26:14-75; 27
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Grief, Suffering, Compassion, Passion
True Fasting
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
Asking God to keep us from dry religion, legalism, judgmentalism, personal piety, selfishness, and lifeless worship, John van de Laar's prayer asks God to teach us "true fasting" that reflects God's love with compassion and service.
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Worship, Fasting, Compassion, Service
Good Shepherds
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A worship planning guide for Easter including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is the call to lay down our lives, based on Psalm 23, John 10:11-18, and 1 John 3:16-24.
Psalm 23; John 10:11-18 1 John 3:16-24
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Easter, Leadership, Love, Compassion
Daily Acts of Honest Love
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is integrity, based on 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalms 34:1-8 and 130, John 6:35, 41-51, and Ephesians 4:25-32, 5:1-2.
1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalms 34:1-8 130
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Forgiveness, Grace, Compassion, Goodness
Inclusivity and Compassionate Love
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is God's love for the poor, based on Psalms 125 and 146, Isaiah 35:4-7, Mark 7:24-37, and James 2:1-13.
Psalms 125, 146; Isaiah 35:4-7 Mark 7:24-37
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Faith, Love, Compassion, Justice
Suffering and Shadow People
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A planning guide for worship based on Psalms 22 and 90, Amos 5:6-7, 10-15, Mark 10:17-31, and Hebrews 4:12-16. We must enter human suffering with compassion, rather than debate about it.
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Suffering, Compassion, Mercy, Justice
God Seeks the Best for People
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is showing God's generous compassion for people, based on Psalms 105 and 145, Jonah 3:10-4, Matthew 20:1-16, and Philippians 1:21-30.
Psalms 105, 145; Jonah 3:10 4
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Forgiveness, Grace, Generosity, Love
Repentance and Forgiveness
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Psalms 65, 84:1-7; Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; Joel 2:23-32; Luke 18:9-14; and Sirach 35:12-17 all turn us back to "the need for forgiveness, and the necessity for repentance in order to know and receive God’s grace."
Psalms 65, 84:1-7; Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Luke 18:9-14
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Grace, Compassion, Humility, Justice
The Practice of Listening
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Based on Genesis 18:1-10; Psalms 15, 52; Amos 8:1-12; Luke 10:38-42; and Colossians 1:15-28, this resource reminds us that we live out the reality of God's reign by listening to God's Word and simply following it....
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Compassion, Truthfulness, Justice, Integrity
Confession and Forgiveness
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Psalms 32:1-7, 119:137-144; Isaiah 1:10-18; Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Luke 19:1-10; and 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 remind us of twin calls: to face our sin, confess it and receive God’s forgiveness, and to offer forgiveness to others.
Psalms 32:1-7, 119:137-144; Isaiah 1:10-18 Luke 19:1-10
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Forgiveness, Grace, Repentance, Confession
God's Grace and Compassion
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Based on Psalm 147:1-11, 20, Isaiah 40, Mark 1:29-39, and 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, this resource reflects on God's abundant grace and compassion for God's people.
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Grace Of God, Compassion, Restoration
The Problem of Suffering- Lent
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Based on Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9; and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, this resource focuses on the meaning of suffering, which reminds us that we all need God's grace and mercy.
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Lent, Suffering, Compassion, Justice
Help As We May
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Prayer of Intercession
This prayer asks for God's inspiration and strength to use the abilities and resources we have for those in need.
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Compassion, Wealth And Poverty, Justice, Healing
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