Resources on Karoline M Lewis

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

This podcast considers texts for Ash Wednesday, suggesting the penitential prayer of repentance from Psalm 51:1-17 and the communal crisis from Joel 2:1-2,12-17, as key preaching themes.

Psalm 51:1-17; Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

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Ash Wednesday, Community, Repentance

Presence in the Present

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article on John 11:1-12:10, Karoline M. Lewis maintains that the resurrection of Lazarus is not only a sign of a future eternal life, but also a promise of life with Jesus in the present.

John 11, 12:1-10

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Resurrection, Eternal Life, Lent, Easter

New Preachers Finding Their Voice

Karoline M Lewis | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Preaching

Karoline M. Lewis proposes for new preachers, finding their authentic voice requires deep self-reflection in a supportive, respectful context. Lewis explores how this challenge unfolds, especially for women.

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Preaching, Gender, Homiletics, Authentic

The Power of Women in Ministry

Karoline M Lewis | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Church Life and Leadership

Karoline M. Lewis shares about the unique challenges women face in ministry and how naming the realities of these challenges is the first step in recognizing and responding proactively to them.

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Sexuality, Gender, Women, Power

Freedom from Fear

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline M. Lewis relates Jesus' exorcism of the demons from the Gerasene man in the tombs (Mark 5:1-20), and the resulting fear of his fellow citizens, to the modern experience of mental illness.

Mark 5:1-20

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Demons, Fear, Freedom, Hope

Now Is the Time

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline M. Lewis says that instead of pitting Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) against each other, "we need to be both, for different reasons, and ... there is a lot of possibility in between."

Luke 10:38-42

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Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Martha, Mary

Do You Love Me?

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Karoline M. Lewis says the point of Jesus' question to Peter (John 21:15-19) was not forgiveness, which is not mentioned, but for Peter "to accept who Jesus needs him to be."

John 21:15-19

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Identity, Love, Peter, Shepherd

Light Shines on a Weary World

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline M. Lewis reflects on the incarnation in John 1:1-14. "God’s light warms dusky souls, pierces through shadowy faith, and radiates our clouded consciousnesses so that we can feel grace upon grace once again."

John 1:1-14

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Incarnation, Light

Preaching Within the Season

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Karoline Lewis looks at the Gospel readings for the six Sundays after Easter, writing that the resurrection of Christ is not only an assurance of our future hope, but also an integral part of on-going life.

Luke 24:13-35; John 11:25, 14:1-21

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Easter, Dying And Rising With Christ, Resurrection, Daily Living

The Identity of the Incarnated Word

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline Lewis's commentary on John 1:1-18 discusses how John presents Jesus as both God's child and "God revealing God's self" in a new way. Focusing on God's "bosom," Lewis reveals the "beloved disciple's" identity as us.

John 1:1-18

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Christmas, Jesus, Identity, Gospel

Gradual Confession

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline M. Lewis says each believer must offer a personal reply to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” in Matthew 16:13-20. Confessing Jesus as Messiah involves the process of discipleship, death and resurrection.

Matthew 16:13-20

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Confession, Christ, Peter, Messiah

Disciples Aren't Greater Than

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this blog, Karoline M. Lewis reflects on Mark 9:30-37 and challenges the notion of "greater than" in the Kingdom of God, admonishing the reader that such suggestions diminish others.

Mark 9:30-37

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Humility, Pride, Self-exaltation

Preaching Within the Season

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to embrace the message of Pentecost and carry it into the ordinary time of the summer months, making them extraordinary.

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Pentecost, Resurrection, Kingdom Of God, Ordinary Time

Crises Preaching

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this reflection on the request of James and John in Mark 10:35-45, Karoline M. Lewis offers encouragement to preachers who are preaching in times of crisis - "crisis as a decisive and definitive moment."

Mark 10:35-45

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Discipleship, James, John, Preaching

And the Gospel Is? Hospitality

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline Lewis' article on Mark 6:1-13 explores both our discomfort in receiving hospitality and how to practice "the kind of hospitality that Jesus lived."

Mark 6:1-13

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Hospitality, Discipleship, Acceptance, Sermon

Baptism of Our Lord

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this podcast Matthew L. Skinner, Karoline M. Lewis, Rolf Jacobson, and Joy J. Moore discuss preaching possibilities for Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17; and Acts 10:34-43, focusing on the meaning of Jesus' baptism.

Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17 Acts 10:34-43

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Baptism Of Christ, Community, Faith, Identity

A Prologue for the New Year

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Karoline Lewis says that the prologue to John's gospel (John 1:1-18) is a Christmas gift that invites us to develop a prologue of themes and directions for our own lives in relation to God.

John 1:1-18

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Christmas, New Year, Discipleship, Identity

Keep My Words

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Regarding Jesus' emphasis that the sign of loving him is keeping his words (John 14:23-29), Karoline M. Lewis says "certain truths about Jesus’ ministry and message ... are not up for discussion or debate."

John 14:23-29

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Evil, Marginalization, Obedience, Witness

Against Passion Sunday

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Should we try to hold the palms and the passion together in a single service? In this reflection, Karoline Lewis advocates for Palm Sunday over Passion Sunday, arguing that we need Palm Sunday's moments of praise....

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Palm Sunday, Hosanna, Praise, Christian Calendar

The Courage to Ask

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline Lewis engages the disciples' fear of questioning Jesus as he again foretells his death in Mark 9:30-32, and encourages Christians to ask and engage in dialogue because "courage to ask is a mark of discipleship."...

Mark 9:30-37

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Faith, Truthfulness, Truth, Courage