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Living Water
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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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Christ, God, Life, Samaritans
God's Love Knows No Bounds
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
The Two Journeys of Epiphany
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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John van de Laar discusses Epiphany as two journeys: the story of God’s love and grace being for Jews and Gentiles and a deeper understanding of who Christ is. John gives application and worship resources.
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Epiphany, Christ, Grace, Love
Where Is The Grace?
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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John van de Laar's prayer asks for the grace to meet the world's pain and injustices with God's compassion and healing.
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Grace, World, Prayer
Not for the Faint-hearted
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Sermon notes and commentary by John van de Laar on various passages about repentance and justice. God calls us to the two-sided work of reform in our own lives and seeking justice in the world.
Exodus 32:7-14; Psalms 1, 14, 51:1-10 Luke 15:1-10
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Grace, Repentance, Justice, Injustice
We Pray
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
This prayer, written by John van de Laar, asks that our lives and our world would be inspired by the character of God and God's kingdom.
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Grace, Love, Prayer, Kingdom Of God
Just Grace
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
In this prayer, John van de Laar asks for a little more grace - a grace that is costly, a grace that is just so that we may take up our cross and follow Christ.
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Grace, Prayer, Cross, Discipleship
Unlikely Companions
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
This prayer, written by John van de Laar, thanks God for the scandalous ways in which Jesus acts and remembers that grace often comes from unlikely sources.
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Scandal, World, Grace, Friends
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
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
Looking Up
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is repentance and faith, based on Psalm 107, John 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:1-10, and Numbers 21:4-9.
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; John 3:14-21 Ephesians 2:1-10
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Lent, Grace, Healing, Repentance
Blessing and Grace
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Throughout Psalm 147:12-20, Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1, Ephesians 1:3-14, Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21, and Sirach 24:1-12 is the joyous promise of blessing and grace, a welcome relief after the weeping of Jeremiah from the previous week.
Psalm 147:12-20; John 1 Ephesians 1:3-14
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Christmas, Blessing, Grace, Joy
Grace and Justice
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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The Scriptures challenge us to redefine our idea of evil, stressing anything that would persecute another, oppress another, or deny grace to another. Resources for Psalms 22, 42, 43; Isaiah 65:1-9; Luke 8:26-39; and Galatians 3:23-29.
Luke 8:26-39
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Grace, Evil, Oppression
Justice and Peace
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Based on Exodus 32:1-14, Isaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14, this resource reflects on judgment, repentance, and peace of God, which is given to people who have come into God's reign.
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Grace, Peace, Justice, Judgment
Embrace Forgiveness
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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The Gospel message of forgiveness cannot be avoided, and when we embrace it, we discover that it is central to justice and peace-making. Resources for 2 Samuel 11:13-12:10; Psalms 5; Luke 7:36-8:3; and Galatians 2:15-21.
Luke 7:36-50, 8:1-3
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Forgiveness, Grace, Repentance, Justice
God Seeks the Best for People
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
Power of the Ordinary
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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This sermon starter and commentary on 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalms 30, 66:1-9, Isaiah 66:10-14, Luke 10:1-11,16-20, and Galatians 6:1-14 focuses on the transforming power of the ordinary.
2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalms 30, 66:1-9 Isaiah 66:10-14
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Grace, Work, Hospitality, Justice
Repentance and Forgiveness
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
Confession and Forgiveness
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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 Blessings Are for All
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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God’s promises are always offered to the community, not just the individual. We are invited to discover and share God’s promises of grace and mercy. Resources for Genesis 15:1-6; Psalms 33, 50; Luke 12:32-40; Hebrews 11:1-16.
Luke 12:32-40
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Blessing, Promises, Prosperity, Grace
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