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Do You Love Me?

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline M. Lewis says the point of Jesus' question to Peter (John 21:15-19) was not forgiveness, which is not mentioned, but for Peter "to accept who Jesus needs him to be."

John 21:15-19

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Identity, Love, Peter (person), Shepherd

The Identity of the Incarnated Word

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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, Identity, Incarnation, Children Of God

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

Baptism of Our Lord

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

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

Epiphany Expectations

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

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, Identity, God's Presence, Discipleship

On Being Restored to Yourself

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this reflection on Mark 1:29-39, Karoline Lewis notes how God restores us to who we are from who we pretend to be; from the brinks of our lives, from despair, disease, and desperation, to live....

Mark 1:29-39

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Epiphany, Lectionary, Identity, Attributes Of God

A “Come to Jesus” Moment

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

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, Identity, Son Of Man

Authority, Majesty, and Judgment

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner explore Moses as an advocate from Exodus 33:12-23, God's majesty and judgment from Psalm 96:1-9, Jesus' authority from Matthew 22:15-22, and Christian identity from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. (Length: 35:26)

Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 96:1-9; Matthew 22:15-22

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Identity, Jesus Christ's Authority, Judgment, Majesty

Advent as Testimony

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In John 1:19-28, John the Baptist is not the Baptist but the Witness, giving the opportunity to explore the identity, role, and importance of John and our role in ushering the incarnated God in the world.

John 1:19-28

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Advent, Witness, Identity, John The Baptist

We Are Witnesses

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Karoline Lewis reflects on Luke 24:48 and Acts 3:15 and shares that witnessing is every Christian's state-of-being. Being a witness is not optional or an intermittent activity of faith, but a way of life.

Luke 24:48; Acts 3:15

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Calling/vocation, Christianity, Identity, Witness

The Power of "You"

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this commentary on Luke 3:21-22, Karoline Lewis reflects on the power of the Lukan "you" that signifies that the many who consider themselves as excluded from God's favor are seen and included by God.

Luke 3:21-22

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Baptism, Care, Favor, God's Love

Why Holy Week?

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Theology

In this article, Karoline Lewis emphasizes that Holy Week is not merely a moment in history. Rather, "It is the center of Christian identity, articulating what a Christian life looks like beyond Easter Sunday."

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Christianity, Holy Week, Identity, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Identity Test

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this reflection on Luke 4:1-13, Karoline Lewis suggests preachers focus on the question of identity. Just as Jesus was tempted to question his own identity, we too face a similar "identity test."

Luke 4:1-13

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Identity, Lent, Temptation

Fear of the Unknown

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this video, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner explore transformation and control (Luke 8:26-39), rebellion (Isaiah 65:1-9), Elijah's fears (1 Kings 19:1-4), God's faithfulness (Psalm 22:19-28), and belonging to Christ (Galatians 3:23-29). (Length: 36:41)

1 Kings 19:1-4; Psalm 22:19-28; Isaiah 65:1-9

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Control, Gerasa, Identity, Rebellion

Gazing on Jesus

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this video, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner consider refuge from Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, Incarnation and resurrection from John 14:1-14, and gazing on Jesus from Acts 7:55-60 and 1 Peter 2:2-10. (Length: 28:15)

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; John 14:1-14; Acts 7:55-60

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Beatific Vision, Identity, Persecution, Refuge

Bearing the Name of God

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Luke 2:15-21; and Galatians 4:4-7 together and how the texts address "what it means to bear the name of God."

Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Luke 2:15-21

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Name, Identity, Jesus Christ's Humanity

Who Do You Say I Am?

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner explore Jesus' identity (Matthew 16:13-20), God's promises (Isaiah 51:1-6), how midwives matter (Exodus 1:8-2:10), and hospitality, unity, and peace (Romans 12:1-8). (Length: 30:36)

Exodus 1:8-22, 2:1-10; Isaiah 51:1-6; Matthew 16:13-20

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Peter (person), Caesarea Philippi, Identity, Messiah

Legacy

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Joy Moore discuss Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Luke 15:1-10; and 1 Timothy 1:12-17, highlighting the idea of legacy in the texts. (Length: 30:40)

Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

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Belonging, Identity, Kingdom Of God, Legacies

Jesus Demands Our All

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discuss all-encompassing nature of discipleship (Luke 14: ...

Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Jeremiah 18:1-11

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Discipleship, Happiness, Identity, Life

Come to Me and Rest

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation

In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore authority and rest (Matthew ...

Genesis 24:34-38 (+ more); Psalm 145:8-14; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

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Identity, Jesus Christ's Authority, Promises, Rebekah