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Freedom from Fear
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline M. Lewis relates Jesus' exorcism of the demons from the Gerasene man in the tombs (Mark 5:1-20), and the resulting fear of his fellow citizens, to the modern experience of mental illness. 
Mark 5:1-20
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Demons, Fear, Freedom, Hope
Embodying Epiphany
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on John 1:29-42, Karoline M. Lewis asks how much we are "willing to give witness to Jesus’ epiphanous moments" - to testify, like John, to Jesus' revealed glory and identity.
John 1:29-42
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Courage, Epiphany, Gospel, Hope
Discipleship and Rejection
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore discipleship and rejection (Mark ...
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 123 Ezekiel 2:1-5
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Calling, Hope, Prophet, Rejection
When Tears Are Wiped Away
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on Psalm 34:1-10; Matthew 5:1-12; 1 John 3:1-3; and Revelation 7:9-17 for All Saints' Day, Karoline Lewis suggests preaching on the passage that speaks to your congregation on this day of remembering and grieving.
Revelation 7:9-17
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All Saints' Day, Grief, Hope, Compassion
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
Tending the Vineyard
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
In this article, Karoline Lewis writes on Matthew 21:33-46 (parable of vineyard and wicket tenants) and Walter Brueggemann’s teaching: preaching should prophetically address US totalism and market ideology with judgment and hope.
Matthew 21:33-46
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Preaching, Culture, Marketplaces, Roman Empire
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 Divorce Text 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reminding preachers that a whole sermon of judgment will appear on people's heads when they hear the word "divorce" in Mark 10:2-16, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to deliver hope that communicates understanding and compassion.
Mark 10:2-16
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Comfort, Divorce, Hope, Marriage
Having Hope
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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A preacher's commentary on Matthew 22:15-22 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. It suggests that where we put our loyalties is also where we put our hope.
Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Thessalonians 1
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Hope, Jesus, Government, Politics
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
Discipleship Revisited
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this video, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner explore calls to new discipleship (John 21:1-19), encounter with Jesus and Ananias (Acts 9:1-6), grief and hope (Psalm 30), and heavenly worship (Revelation 5:11-14). (Length: 34:03)
Psalm 30:11; John 21:1-19 Acts 9:1-6
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Ananias, Discipleship, Grief, Hope
Training Our Vision
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Joy Moore discuss Psalm 113; Jeremiah 8:18-22, 9:1; Amos 8:4-7; Luke 16:1-13; and 1 Timothy 2:1-7, highlighting the theme of hope (Length: 31:00)
Psalm 113; Jeremiah 8:18-22, 9:1 Amos 8:4-7
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Commentary, Hope, Pentecost, Sermon
What the World Longs For
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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This podcast featuring Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner reflects on Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; and Ephesians 3:1-12, and the "light" that the world hopes for and is drawn to.
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12
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Epiphany, Hope, Light
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
Knowledge of a Triune God
David J Lose | Working Preacher
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This episode of "Sermon Brainwave" features Rolf Jacobson, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and David Lose discussing sermon ideas and exegesis for the Holy Trinity texts of John 16:12-15; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; and Romans 5:1-5.
Psalm 8; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 John 16:12-15
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Trinity Sunday, Creation, Vocation, Knowledge Of God
A Light Shines
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Isaiah 9:2-7 reminds us that God is not just about future plans. In the midst of present despair and darkness, God's light shines as the fulfillment of all that we need. Commentary by Karoline Lewis.
Isaiah 9:2-7
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Christmas, Promises, Hope
True Shalom
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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This podcast reflects on a sign of hope and what true shalom would look like in Isaiah 2:1-5. (Length: 20:49)
Isaiah 2:1-5
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Advent, Hope, Shalom, Waiting
God's Measuring Stick
Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher
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This podcast reflects on the limit of the law in Luke 10:25-37, obedience to the law in Deuteronomy 30:9-14, the relationship between hope, faith, and love in Colossians 1:1-14, and God's righteousness in Amos 7:7-17.
Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Amos 7:7-17 Luke 10:25-37
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Faith, Hope, Law, Obedience To God
The Beauty of Apocalyptic Literature
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this podcast for All Saints Day, the commentators delve into the anti-imperialist thrust of Daniel's passage and why it was such a key text for the Jews that Christ interacted with (Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18).
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
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All Saints' Day, Hope, Promises, Civil Disobedience
Be Eager, Not Anxious
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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A podcast conversation about Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, and Philippians 1:3-11. Advent is a time to look forward to God-with-us with eagerness.
Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79, 3:1-6 Philippians 1:3-11
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Advent, Faith, God's Presence, Anxiety
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