Resources on Karoline M Lewis

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, Shepherd

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

The Identity of the Incarnated Word

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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, Jesus, Identity, Gospel

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

Reformers In Our Midst

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Mark 10:46-52, Karoline Lewis considers how Bartimaeus is a biblical example "who shows us what church is–and exposes what church is not." This is the reformation the church needs.

Mark 10:46-52

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Bartimeus (bartimaeus), Church, Ecclesiology, Identity

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

On Being Restored to Yourself

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

Epiphany Expectations

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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, Lectionary, Identity, God's Presence

Advent as a Way of Life

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this sermon starter for Luke 1:26-38, Karoline Lewis says Mary is our model "who voices for us a pattern of Christmas expectancy and Christmas response during Advent."

Luke 1:26-38

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Advent, Mary, Incarnation, Christmas

An Embodied Lent

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

In this article, Karoline Lewis offers a deep reflection on incarnational preaching, focusing on how our body embodies the truth of the Gospel. Lewis invites us, "embody your body."

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Lent, Preaching, Incarnation, Sermon

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

The Power of "You"

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

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

Advent as Testimony

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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, Jesus, Witness, Identity

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, Christian, Identity, Witness

Identity Test

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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, Jesus, Lent, Temptation

Fear of the Unknown

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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, Gerasenes, Identity, Rebellion Against God

Legacy

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

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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

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

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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

Bearing the Name of God

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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