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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
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
A Good Day to Be Born
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Karoline Lewis suggests that "one way to preach the meaning of Jesus’ birth is to preach that it gives meaning to our own." Jesus' birth speaks of both the joy and the fragility of new life.
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Christmas, Incarnation, Birth, Jesus
Just Praise
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
For preaching the first Sunday after Christmas, Karoline Lewis says we need Anna and Simeon (Luke 2:22-40) to help us praise God in responding to God's presence and resisting evil.
Luke 2:22-40
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Christmas, Praise, Anna, Simeon
Advent as a Way of Life
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
Epiphany Expectations
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on John 1:43-51, Karoline Lewis suggests that the moments of revelation in which we find Jesus are also when we find ourselves. Our self-perception necessarily changes.
John 1:43-51
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Epiphany, Lectionary, Identity, God's Presence
Keeping Company with Mary
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this resource on Luke 2:41-52, Karoline Lewis writes that "Mary reminds us of an essential act of discipleship—reflection." Perhaps this passage is inviting us, the preacher and the congregation, to a space of contemplation.
Luke 2:41-52
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Christmas, Contemplation, Mary, Meditation
Following a Star
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on Matthew 2:1-12, Karoline Lewis writes that this story "should ignite resistance and persistence" and challenge our Herodian ways, individually and collectively.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Christmas, Epiphany, Herod, Magi
The Time Is Now
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
Christmas Holds Up a Mirror
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss squeezing a little more out of the Christmas season, focusing on Matthew 2:13-23; Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; and Hebrews 2:1-18. (Length: 22:28)
Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9 Matthew 2:13-23
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Christmas, Commentary, Joy, Sermon
God Is Faithful
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this Christmas Eve podcast, Karoline Lewis, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Joy Moore discuss God's faithfulness, the purpose of census, and hospitality (Luke 2:1-14), darkness to light (Isaiah 9:2-7), and waiting (Titus 2:11-14). (Length: 16:44)
Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-14 Titus 2:11-14
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Census, Christmas, God's Faithfulness, Hospitality
Fight to the Death
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discuss Matthew 2:13-23; Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; and Hebrews 2:10-18, with special focus on the story of the slaughter of the innocents. (Length: 19:04)
Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9 Matthew 2:13-23
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Christmas, Commentary, Fight Of Faith, God's Presence
God Dwells Among Us
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner discuss the transformational power of incarnation in Luke 2:8-20; John 1:1-18; Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; and Titus 3:4-7. (Length: 19:40)
Psalm 97; Isaiah 62:6-12 Luke 2:8-20
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Christmas, Incarnation, Salvation
Christmas For All
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
Rehearsing Joy
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss unresolved terror and wonder (Luke 2:1-20), long-waited promises (Isaiah 9:2-7), singing God praises (Psalm 96:1-2), and manifestation of Christ's glory (Titus 2:11-14). (Length: 23:50)
Psalm 96:1-2; Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20
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Christmas, Glory, Joy, Promises Of God
Back to the Ordinary Life
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson discuss different responses to Christ's birth and Mary's pondering (Luke 2:8-20), disappointment of Christmas (Isaiah 62:6-12), and the meaning of salvation (Titus 3:4-7). (Length: 22:22)
Psalm 97; Isaiah 62:6-12 Luke 2
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Christmas, Name, Salvation, Virgin Birth Of Christ
Fear, Amazement, and Praise
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this Christmas Eve podcast, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis reflect on worldly power and the birth of the true King from Luke 2:1-20. (Length: 19:31)
Luke 2:1-20
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Christmas, Power, Wonder
The Word Incarnate
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discuss incarnation and creation (John 1:1-14), God's reign and fidelity (Isaiah 52:7-10), singing a new song (Psalm 98:1-6), and who Jesus is (Hebrews 1:1-4). (Length: 19:54)
Psalm 98:1-6; Isaiah 52:7-10 John 1:1-14
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Christmas, Christology, Creation, Glory
Disruptive Intrusion
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
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In this Christmas Eve podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner discuss Mary's pondering and disruptive power of the incarnation from Luke 2:1-20 and the promise of peace from Isaiah 9:2-7. (Length: 20:13)
Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20
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Christmas, Hope, Incarnation, Mary
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