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Baptism of Our Lord
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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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
Bread from Heaven
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore bread of life (John ...
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 12:1-13 Psalm 78:23-29
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Bread, Faith, Moses, Nathan
The Immediately of Epiphany
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In Mark 1:14-20, Mark tells us that “immediately they left their nets and followed him.” In this article, Karoline Lewis draws our attention on the word “immediately” and reflects on the unpredictable nature of epiphany.
Mark 1:14-20
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Epiphany, Faith, Daily Living, Discipleship
How to Wait
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on Psalm 70 and Matthew 25:1-13, Karoline Lewis suggests that our waiting for God is important work. How we wait matters. It is also a declaration of trust—that God will, in fact, show up.
Psalm 70; Matthew 25:1-13
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Awareness Of God, Faith, Fear, Hope
The Other Side
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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The act of faith is getting into the boat, believing that another side is essential. Karoline Lewis shares her insights on Mark 4:35-41.
Mark 4:35-41
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Faith, Mark, Book Of, Sermon, Preaching
A Hyperbolic Homiletic 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis reflects on the hyperbole in Mark 9:38-50 and comments that causing a stumble in faith is not just about standing in another’s way of faith but denying their individual expression of faith.
Mark 9:38-50
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Accountability, Faith, Individual, Individuality, Stumbling-block
In Between Spaces
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on John 6:56-71, Karoline Lewis invites preachers to dwell in the "space between belief and betrayal" and to give others permission to dwell there, too.
John 6:56-71
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Betrayal, Discipleship, Faith, Space
Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this preaching resource on John 6:25-59, Karoline Lewis highlights that faith is first and foremost about Jesus offering himself and inviting us into a relationship with him and God.
John 6:25-59
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Faith, Incarnation, Relationship, Sign
Just Ask
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis reflects on the lawyer in Luke 10:25-37 and shares that like the lawyer, we need to ask questions instead of defaulting to certainty about what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Luke 10:25-37
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Curiosity, Faith, Good Samaritan, Lawyer
If the Trinity Mattered
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching, Article about Theology
For Trinity Sunday, Karoline Lewis reflects on what is at the heart of theology of the Trinity—relationship—and invites us to imagine what it would look like if we lived this out in faith.
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Faith, Relationship, Trinity
The Courage to Ask
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century
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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
Searching the Heart 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, Karoline Lewis reflects on the difficulty of faith and warns against "two dangerous turns" that a sermon on this text could take.
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
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Faith, Heart, Self-examination
A “Come to Jesus” Moment
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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When Peter identified Jesus as the Christ, he may not have realized the significance of Jesus' question. This devotional challenges us to consider what we will risk for Christ.
Matthew 16:13-20
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Faith, Discipleship, Jesus, Identity
A “Cross and Follow” Kind of Life
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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This devotional reminds us that the cross is a call to a new way of life. A “cross and follow” kind of life is not a one-time decision but demands ongoing discernment and deliberation.
Matthew 16:21-28; Mark 8:35
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Suffering, Jesus, Crucifixion, Cross
What Is the Bible?
David J Lose | Enter the Bible
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In this podcast and article, panelists discuss the Bible, concluding that it is a book that seeks not only to communicate the faith of others but also to create faith in those who read it today.
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Faith, Hermeneutics, Interpretation, Bible
Who Do You Say that I Am? 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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"Who you say Jesus is, is who you have decided to be." Karoline Lewis reflects on Jesus' question in Mark 8:27-38 and shares that how we answer regarding Jesus' identity also reveals who we are. 
Mark 8:27-38
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Christology, Discipleship, Faith, Identity
Restoration of Israel
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore the faith of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52), renewal (Jeremiah 31:7-9), marginalization of God (Job 42:1-17), restoration (Psalm 126), and the priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 7:23-28). (Length: 30:39)
Job 42; Psalm 126 Jeremiah 31:7-9
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Bartimaeus, Faith, High Priest, Marginalization
The Greatest 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Encouraging preachers to preach Jesus' greatness that calls out classifications which ignore Jesus' teaching, Karoline Lewis reflects on Mark 9:30-37 and shares that God becoming human decided that greatness is not about separation but solidarity.
Mark 9:30-37
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Children, Faith, Humility, Power
Linger A Little 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on John 20:24-29, Karoline Lewis considers Thomas' story through the lens, not of doubt or reason, but of grief.
John 20:24-29
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Faith, Grief, Resurrection, Thomas
Persistent Faith
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14, highlighting the theme of persistence in our faith. (Length: 29:55).
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121 Jeremiah 31:27-34
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Commentary, Faith, Faithfulness, Pentecost
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