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The Presence of God
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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God’s presence sustains us through times of oppression and distress. John van de Laar draws this theme from Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Isaiah 9:1-4; Matthew 4:12-23; and 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and offers life applications.
Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23
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God's Presence, Reign Of God, Oppression, Suffering
Our of Our Hands
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Sermon notes and commentary by John van de Laar on Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; and John 14:1-14, passages which offer an assurance that we are partners with God, even in our pain.
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; John 14:1-14 Acts 7:55-60
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Easter, Suffering, Faithfulness, Assurance
Sacrifice and joy
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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Reflecting on John 12:1-8, John van de Laar observes that Lent is not only about repentance and sacrifice. We are also invited to "extravagant, celebratory adoration of the Incarnate One."
John 12:1-8
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Lent, Joy, Suffering, Discipline
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
Solidarity with Suffering
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
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
If Not For Your Embrace Of Death
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
A poem/prayer by John van de Laar, good for meditating on Christ's passion and our own union with him. "You knew that love would lead to the cross, it always does..."
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Love, Devotion To The Passion Of Jesus Christ, Suffering, Resurrection
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
Easter Comfort
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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This blog post traces the theme of comfort in Psalm 66:8-20, John 14:15-21, Acts 17:22-31 and 1 Peter 3:13-22.
Psalm 66:8-20; John 14:15-21 Acts 17:22-31
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Easter, Suffering, God's Presence, Comfort
Good Friday Liturgy
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A thoughtful Good Friday worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. Based on Psalm 22, John 18, 19, and Hebrews 10:16-25.
Psalm 22; John 18, 19 Hebrews 10:16-25
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Good Friday, Love, Suffering, Jesus
Joy, and the World
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide and resources for Psalm 146:5-10, Matthew 11:2-11, and James 5:7-10. It ponders joy and how it might refresh the world today. Includes hymns, reflections, videos, and prayers.
Psalm 146:5-10; Matthew 11:2-11 James 5:7-10
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Advent, Hope, Joy, Suffering
Liturgy of the Passion
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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A worship planning guide for Passion Sunday including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. It is based on Psalm 31:9-16, Mark 14, 15, and Philippians 2:5-11.
Psalm 31:9-16; Mark 14, 15 Philippians 2:5-11
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Suffering, Liturgy, Jesus, Christ
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
Suffering
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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It is tempting to avoid the suffering described in Psalm 148, Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-23, Hebrews 2:10-18 to focus solely on joy. But this does a disservice to the Scripture that includes it and wrestles with...
Psalm 148; Matthew 2:13-23 Hebrews 2:10-18
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Christmas, Joy, Suffering, God's Will
Suffering and Shadow People
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
The Problem of Suffering- Lent
John van de Laar | Sacredise
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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
Hear Our Cry
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
A prayer for times of brokenness with the response "Hear our cry..."
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Suffering, Lament, Prayer
Loving through the Storm
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Prayer
This prayer poem praises God for the trials and seasons of suffering that are used to bring us into closer relationship with Christ by showing us the futility of our own attempts to gain control.
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Suffering, Trial, Relationship, Poetry
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