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Baptism of Our Lord
Rolf Jacobson | 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

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

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, Change

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

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 Christ, Identity

When We Can't Walk on Water
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this sermon illustration for Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus' commandment to the disciples to "take courage" and therefore "live out of their hearts" is used to demonstrate that daily ministry doesn't require extraordinary acts of faith.
Matthew 14:22-33
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Faith, Illustration, Miracle, Jesus Christ

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 Christ, Crucifixion, Cross

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

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, Individualism, 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

The Courage to Ask

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
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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, Truth, Courage, Conversation

Betweenness
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary, Karoline Lewis considers two possible translations of John 20:31 ("come to believe" or "continue to believe") and how this might give us permission to dwell in the "in-between space" of our faith.
John 20:31
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Doubt, Faith, Grace, Journey

Restoration of Israel
Rolf Jacobson | 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

"Getting" Great Faith
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Matthew 15:21-28, Karoline Lewis considers how the Canaanite woman's story may be more about "what faith looks like in action" rather than "what faith is."
Matthew 15:21-28
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Faith, Individualism

The Nature of Faith
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Mark 9:30-37, Karoline Lewis focuses on Jesus' question to his disciples in verse 33, "What were you arguing about on the road?" Faith, says Lewis, "is not about certainty but wonder."
Mark 9:30-37
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Certitude, Conversation, Faith, Imagination

Two Healing Stories
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore two healings by Jesus (Mark 5:21-43), God's love (Lamentations 3:22-33), weeping and joy (Psalm 30), and character of David (2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27). (Length: 22:57)
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 30; Lamentations 3:22-33
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Community, Faith, God's Love, Healing

The Spring of Living Water
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore the cultural context of Luke 14:1, 7-14 and Proverbs 25:6-7, idolatry from Jeremiah 2:4-13, and faith surviving through community from Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16. (Length: 22:39)
Proverbs 25:6-7; Jeremiah 2:4-13; Luke 14:1, 7-14
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Community, Faith, Idolatry

Fight to the Death
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
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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, Faith, God's Presence

What Is the Bible?
Rolf Jacobson | 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

The Security of Seventy
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Karoline Lewis highlights how the discipleship, faith, and leadership we are called to is "radically communal." 
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
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Community, Discipleship, Faith, Leadership
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