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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
Advent on the Mind
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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This reflection by Karoline Lewis challenges readers to approach Advent not as a time to look forward to something, but as a time to be attentive to God's presence in the world in the present.
Psalm 80:1-7, 19; Isaiah 64:1 Mark 13:24-37
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Advent, Awareness Of God, Incarnation, God's Presence
Advent as a Way of Life
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this sermon starter for Luke 1:26-38, Karoline Lewis says Mary is our model "who voices for us a pattern of Christmas expectancy and Christmas response during Advent."
Luke 1:26-38
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Advent, Mary, Incarnation, Christmas
Advent & Christmas
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
In this article, Karoline Lewis offers practical suggestions to address the challenges of preaching hope during the season of Advent—a time when hope can be drowned out by other worries.
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Advent, Hope, Preaching, Busyness
A Truth-Telling Advent
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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A commentary on Mark 1:1-8 reflecting on the prophetic call of truth-telling, especially in light of race relationships as highlighted by the events in Ferguson, Missouri.
Mark 1:1-8
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Advent, Racism, Pastoral Leadership, Community
An Apocalyptic Advent
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to "read the signs:" "Will we have the courage to point to the signs—signs that few want to follow because they direct us to places where only absolute trust can venture?"
Luke 21:25-36
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Advent, Apocalypse, Sign
Advent as Testimony
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In John 1:19-28, John the Baptist is not the Baptist but the Witness, giving the opportunity to explore the identity, role, and importance of John and our role in ushering the incarnated God in the world.
John 1:19-28
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Advent, Jesus, Witness, Identity
Advent Time
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary, Karoline Lewis considers Mark 13:24-37 at the beginning of Advent. Lewis writes that the first Sunday of Advent "is a reminder that our time is not our own."
Mark 13:24-37
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Advent, God's Will, Incarnation, Time
Wilderness Preaching
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Mark 1:1-8, Karoline Lewis highlights how "the wilderness is a critical context for Advent" as it reminds us that the incarnation of God is an uncomfortable, transformative truth.
Mark 1:1-8
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Advent, Incarnation, John The Baptist, Wilderness
Witnessing
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Inspired by John 1:29-34, Karoline Lewis reflects on experiences of sexual assault. "Advent is a way of life," Lewis writes. Advent calls us to witness God who knows and joins our experiences in this world.
John 1:29-34
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Advent, Sexism, Truth, Violence
Mary's Response 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Luke 1:26-38, Karoline Lewis urges us to make Mary's response into ours when God breaks into our world, into our lives.
Luke 1:26-38
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Advent, Calling, Mary, Obedience To God
The Time Is Now
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on Luke 3:7-18 and Advent, Karoline Lewis asks if, this Christmas, we will "go along with the status quo" or "manifest a way of being in the world that truly bears the fruit of repentance."
Luke 3:7-18
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Advent, Christmas, John The Baptist, Repentance
Hardly Waiting
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Luke 1:39-45, Karoline Lewis reflects on how Advent—a time of waiting—is also a time to "insist on making God’s future present for all people."
Luke 1:39-45
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Advent, Christmas, Promises Of God, Social Justice
Nothing Lasts Forever
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Considering Matthew 24:32-35, Karoline Lewis reflects on Jesus' promise that his "words will not pass away." Lewis asks, "What does it mean to hear this promise in the midst of impermanency?"
Matthew 24:32-35
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Advent, Promises Of God, Time
God Promises to Return
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this Advent podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner discuss being ready for Christ's return (Matthew 24:36-44), hope in darkness (Isaiah 2:4-5), Jerusalem (Psalm 122), and living in light (Romans 13:11-14). (Length: 27:46)
Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1-5 Matthew 24:36-44
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Advent, Coming Of Christ, Hope, Light
Anticipation of the Savior
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this Advent podcast, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Joy Moore discuss preparing for Christ's return (Matthew 24:36-44), walking in light (Isaiah 2:1-5), community (Psalm 122), and putting on Christ (Romans 13:11-14). (Length: 21:50)
Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1-5 Matthew 24:36-44
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Advent, Coming Of Christ, Light, Peace
Justice and Peace
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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In this podcast for Advent, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discuss repentance and judgment (Matthew 3:1-12), the stump of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1-10), and existential equality (Romans 15:4-13). (Length: 28:18)
Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 Romans 15:4-13
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Advent, Equality, Jesse, Judgment
Christmas For All
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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This podcast featuring Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discusses Psalm 146:5-10; Isaiah 35; Matthew 11:2-11; and James 5:7-10, and how Christmas is not just about celebrating with loved ones but for the wider community....
Psalm 146:5-10; Isaiah 35 Matthew 11:2-11
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Advent, Christmas, Community, John The Baptist
Crisis of Joseph
Joy J Moore | Working Preacher
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In this Advent podcast, Joy Moore, Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson, and Matthew Skinner discuss Joseph's ...
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Isaiah 7:10-16 Matthew 1
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Advent, Ahaz, Emmanuel, Genealogy Of Christ
New Wilderness
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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In this Advent podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss a call to wilderness (Matthew 3:1-12), redemption of all creation (Isaiah 11:1-10), God's righteousness (Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19), and radical unity (Romans 15:4-13). (Length: 21:18)
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 3:1-12
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Advent, John The Baptist, Justice Of God, Unity (as A Mark Of The Church)
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