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Reading Texts for the Sake of Hearing the Gospel
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Karoline Lewis's article borrows from literary theory, suggesting that biblical exegesis can benefit from the practice of "rereading." Lewis invites preachers to listen to the text, allow texts to interact, and write sermons for the ear.
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Preaching, Preparation, Sermon, Scripture Reading
A Generous Forgiveness
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This article by Karoline Lewis focuses in on the forgiveness theme for working preachers. Forgiveness is revealed to be a good idea for relationships but also "a theological necessity."
Matthew 18:21-35
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Forgiveness, Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Sermon
Gaining Fresh Perspective on Familiar Texts
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In this video Karoline Lewis suggests ways to help preachers and listeners gain a fresh perspective on familiar scriptures, interpreting them "for this time and this place and these people."
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Parables, Scripture, Exegesis, Contextualization
Authority Issues
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In the context of questions about Jesus' authority, this article notes that how we define and allocate authority is deeply intertwined with its function in a particular time and place. Authority--including that of pastors--is best discussed...
Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33 Luke 20:1-8
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Preaching, Exegesis, Jesus Christ, Authority Of, Power
Newness Is Available to Us All
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This episode of "Sermon Brainwave" features Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matthew Skinner discussing sermon ideas and exegesis on texts for Holy Trinity Sunday: John 3:1-17; Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; and Romans 8:12-17.
Psalm 29; Isaiah 6:1-8 John 3:1-17
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Preaching, Trinity Sunday, Exegesis, Lectionary
Ordinary Preaching
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Preaching during the "high seasons" of Advent and Lent can be wonderful, but during "ordinary" seasons offers wonderful opportunities. This podcast offers insights for preaching about the unique attributes of the lordship of Christ.
Luke 7:11-17
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Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Lectionary, Sermon
Absurd Promises
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
We can understand why Sarah laughed when God said she would have a child in her old age. This podcast features discussion of texts where God's power is evident as he keeps promises that seem preposterous.
Genesis 18:1-15; Matthew 9:35-38, 10:1-23 Romans 5:1-8
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Peace, Ordinary Time, Reconciliation, Exegesis
Waiting on God's Promises
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast explores the dynamic of waiting on God's promises, examining Genesis 12:1-9; Hosea 5:15, 6:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26; and Romans 4:13-25.
Genesis 12:1-9; Hosea 5:15, 6:1-6 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
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Faith, Promises, Trust, Ordinary Time
Reimagine Stewardship
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast conversation deals with texts on stewardship, giving, and trusting in the promises of God. How do our lives reflect our Christian convictions?
Mark 12:38-44
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Promises, Stewardship, Ordinary Time, Exegesis
Crisis and Hope
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast describes apocalyptic literature as crisis literature that can be useful for preaching because it also brings hope. We find familiar themes in this writing, because our reality mirrors the reality of the cosmic struggle.
Mark 13:1-8
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Courage, Faith, Hope, Eschatology
Esther: Facing Trials
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A podcast conversation on the opportunity and challenge of preaching Esther and finding the work of God in the church, in the community, and in the world.
Mark 9:38-50
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Discipline, Church, Creation, Revelation
Being Chosen
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast explores the theme of being chosen and drawn into the life of God, examining Genesis 21:8-21; Jeremiah 20:7-13; Matthew 10:24-34; and Romans 6:1-11.
Genesis 21:8-21; Jeremiah 20:7-13 Matthew 10:24-34
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Dying And Rising With Christ, Baptism, Election, Ordinary Time
Shema
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
The "shema" is the call to worship and love the God of Israel as the unique creator of everything. This podcast discusses the way the Shema echoes into other texts in the Old and New Testaments.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
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Law, Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Lectionary
What's the Difference between Lament and Griping?
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast conversation discusses communal lament and how to pastorally handle difficult texts; it also exegetes one of Jesus' Passion predictions (and the disciples' misunderstanding) in Mark.
Mark 9:30-37
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Ministry, Suffering, Wisdom, Ordinary Time
The Testimony of God's Power
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast conversation discusses how the testimony of the Bible helps us see God's activity in the world, so that we recognize His power and allow our expectations to be shaped by its teaching.
Mark 8:27-38
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Confession, Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Lectionary
The Life of Faith
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
The Bible offers images of being in a right relationship with God, but we must be careful not to reduce salvation to any single image. This audio discussion focuses on how we live faithfully.
Matthew 7:21-29
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Sermon On The Mount, Faith, Ordinary Time, Community
Sermon Ideas for Matthew 14:13-21
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A podcast Matthew 14:13-21, Genesis 32:33-31, Isaiah 55:1-5, and Romans 9:1-5 discussing the power of hope in Isaiah and the feeding of the 5,000. Also contains a discussion of Jacob's infamous wrestling match.
Matthew 14:13-21
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Hope, Exegesis, Lectionary, Sermon
Unexpected Parables
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
The Parables of Jesus are filled with images that would have confused and surprised their hearers. The mustard seed and yeast in Matthew 13 are no exception, as this podcast explains.
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
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Kingdom Of God, Exegesis, Gospel, Parables
God's Justice
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast explores the way God's justice is or isn't enacted in Mark 7:24-37; Isaiah 35:4-7a; Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 146; and James 2:1-10, 11-13, 14-17.
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Work, Justice, Exegesis, Lectionary
God's Unexpected Providence
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast for preachers explores themes around God's unexpected providence, examining Genesis 45:1-15; Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Matthew 15:10-28; and Romans 11:1-2.
Genesis 45:1-15; Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Matthew 15:10-28
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Faith, Forgiveness, Justice, Ordinary Time
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