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

Speaking Up for a Living God

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Karoline Lewis reflects on Matthew 16:13-20 and highlights the theological tension between the prevalent pronouncements made about Jesus’ identity and our individual confessions of who we know Jesus to be.

Matthew 16:13-20

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Confession, Jesus, Preaching, Witness

Freedom from Fear

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

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

Now Is the Time

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

Trinity Musings

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on John 16:12-15, Karoline M. Lewis regards the Trinity not in terms of fixed doctrine but as our best attempts to explain who God is, which we can never fully explain.

John 16:12-15

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Trinity, Doctrine, Language, Mystery

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

Light Shines on a Weary World

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

Gradual Confession

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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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

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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

The Return of Palm Sunday

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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In this article on Matthew 21:1-11, Karoline Lewis argues for the return of Palm Sunday observance, a day when God's reality and the world's reality are held in tension.

Matthew 21:1-11

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Palm Sunday, Liturgy, Jesus, King

Holding on to Advent

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this Advent reflection on Matthew 1:18-25, Karoline M. Lewis observes that Emmanuel means "God is with US," not "God is with YOU," and emphasizes that "community is not only our necessity but also our responsibility."

Matthew 1:18-25

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Advent, Community, Emmanuel, God's Presence

Spirit Work

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching, Article about Theology

In this article for Pentecost Sunday, Karoline Lewis reflects on Barbara Brown Taylor's words, "the Holy Spirit is something we trust, not something we understand." What does it mean to trust in the Holy Spirit?

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Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Pneumatology, Trust

Keep My Words

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

Never Empty

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Matthew 13:1-23, Karoline Lewis writes, "The promise lies in both the generosity with which God disseminates God’s word and the efficacy of God’s word." Our labor is not in vain.

Matthew 13:1-23

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Kingdom Of God, Parables, Preaching, Promises Of God

Learning How to Preach Again

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Offering commentary on Matthew 15:21-28, Karoline Lewis writes that preachers "are going to have to decide if you want to be a preacher like the Canaanite woman [preaching what's at stake] or play it safe."

Matthew 15:21-28

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Canaanite, Oppression, Preaching, Subversive Activities

A Trinitarian Difference

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary in Matthew 28:16-20, Karoline Lewis highlights Jesus' words, "I am with you always," as a summary of the Trinity itself.

Matthew 28:16-20

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Church, God's Imminence, God's Presence, Trinity

The Laborers Are Few

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Matthew 10:1-8, Karoline Lewis talks about healing and liberation as a "litmus test" for discipleship. Do these principles characterize our discipleship, ministry, and leadership?

Matthew 10:1-8

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Discipleship, Freedom, Healing, Leadership