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Born from Above
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
In Dying We Find Life
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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John van de Laar focuses on the difficult aspect of faith, that we must lose our life in order to save it, just as Jesus lost his life to save ours. Theme discussion, applications, and worship...
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Lent, Faith, Sacrifice, Righteousness
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
The Foolishness Of Faith
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
A Christmas prayer by John van de Laar. He speaks of faith as the most humble, most profound of invitations that this foolish world can accept.
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Faith, Prayer, Christmas, Incarnation
The Faith We Need
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
This prayer, written by John van de Laar, asks for a real, substantial faith in God to help meet the world's needs, not just a thin religious veneer.
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Faith, Confidence, Strength, Prayer
Enough
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Poetry, Prayer
Noting how we respond to our fears through consumerism, John van de Laar's prayer of confession references Matthew 6:26-34 in describing the "foolishness of faith" that allows us to relax in God's gracious and faithful providence.
Matthew 6:26-34
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Fear, Faith, Trust, Providence
Generous Faith
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is being generous and compassionate like God, based on Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16, and Psalms 51 and 78.
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalms 51, 78 John 6:24-35
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Faith, Generosity, Unity, Community
Faith that Cares
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 live beyond self-interest, based on 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalms 14 and 145, John 6:1-21, and Ephesians 3:14-21.
2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalms 14, 145 John 6:1-21
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Faith, Grace, Trust, Lust
Prayer and the Choices We Make
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is choices and prayer, based on Joshua 24:1-2, Psalms 34, 84, John 6:56-69, and Ephesians 6:10-20.
Joshua 24:1-2; Psalms 34, 84 John 6:56-69
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Faith, Prayer, Jesus, Choice
Gospel of Forgiveness
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is the importance of forgiveness, based on Genesis 50:15-21, Exodus 14-15, Psalms 103 and 114, Matthew 18:21-35, and Romans 14:1-12.
Genesis 50:15-21; Exodus 14, 15 Psalms 103, 114
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Faith, Forgiveness, Peace, Violence
Our Allegiance
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is allegiance to Christ, based on Genesis 3:8-15, Psalms 130 and 138, Mark 3:20-35, and 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, 5:1.
Genesis 3:8-15; Psalms 130, 138 Mark 3:20-35
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Faith, Hope, Suffering, Justice
The Call to Persistence
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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This resource reminds Christians that they should work consistently and persistently to fulfill God's purpose in the world following the example of God's persistent love.
Genesis 18:20-32; Psalms 85, 138 Luke 11:1-13
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Faith, God's Faithfulness, The Love Of Christ
Inclusivity and Compassionate Love
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
Dependence and Community
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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As we depend on God, we inevitably discover that it is through God’s people that God’s sustenance and power come to us. Resources for 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalms 30, 146; Luke 7:11-17; and Galatians 1:11-24.
Luke 7:11-17
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Faith, Community, God's Provision, Miracles
God's Protection
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Throughout Job 19:23-27; Psalms 17:1-9; 98; Haggai 1:15, 2:1-9; Luke 20:27-38; and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, we see that God gives God’s people the assurance of God’s protection and salvation in the face of difficulties.
Job 19:23-27; Psalms 17:1-9 98
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Death, Faith, Hope, Resurrection
Mustard Seed Faith
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
A prayer for strength to be obedient and faithful. When we feel discouraged by injustice in this world, this prayer helps have faith and persevere.
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Faith, Faithfulness, Justice, Perseverance
Faith In Action
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Poetry, Prayer
A prayer of confession for preoccupation with doctrine and of intercession for faith in action. "The world is not healed, O God, by correct ideas..."
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Faith, Healing, Love, Faithfulness
Expecting
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
A prayer for God to stir an expectation within.
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Cynicism, Advent, Faith
Putting Faith In Goodness
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
This prayer is focused on light, truth, peace, and life not being overcome by evil in this world and as a result we praise God and commit to his call, putting our faith in God's goodness....
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Faith, Goodness, Life, Light
Darkness And Light
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
Highlighting themes of faith and temptation, this prayer poem declares God's ultimate triumph over darkness and evil while asking for the strength to resist the temptation of the darkness and instead choose God's light daily.
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Faith, Temptation, Poetry, Prayer
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