Resources on Karoline M Lewis

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this article, Karoline Lewis reflects on Mark 1:1-11 and wonders if we have domesticated the text. The truth is that there is nothing tame, complacent or orderly about baptism.

Mark 1:1-11

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Baptism, Lectionary, Grace

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

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

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

Ashes to Ashes

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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What does Lent mean to you? Instead of what it should mean, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to rethink and explore what Lent means to them personally as they prepare their Ash Wednesday sermon.

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Lent, Preaching, Lectionary, Ash Wednesday

The Risky Business of Bearing Fruit

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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How can we bear fruit? The bearing of fruit depends on dependence, says Karoline Lewis in this reflection on John 15:1-8.

John 15:1-8

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Fruit Of The Spirit, Maturity, Spirituality, Piety, Devotion, Sanctification, Holiness

Why We Need the Transfiguration

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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"Transfiguration means change. We think we welcome change, but when it actually happens, we adopt stances of resistance and rejection." Karoline Lewis reflects on Mark 9:2-9 and explores why we need transfiguration in this article.

Mark 9:2-9

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Epiphany, Transfiguration, Lectionary, Change

Newness Is Available to Us All

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This episode of "Sermon Brainwave" features Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matthew Skinner discussing sermon ideas and exegesis on texts for Holy Trinity Sunday: John 3:1-17; Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; and Romans 8:12-17.

Psalm 29; Isaiah 6:1-8 John 3:1-17

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Preaching, Trinity Sunday, Exegesis, Lectionary

The Testimony of God's Power

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast conversation discusses how the testimony of the Bible helps us see God's activity in the world, so that we recognize His power and allow our expectations to be shaped by its teaching.

Mark 8:27-38

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Confession, Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Lectionary

What's the Difference between Lament and Griping?

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast conversation discusses communal lament and how to pastorally handle difficult texts; it also exegetes one of Jesus' Passion predictions (and the disciples' misunderstanding) in Mark.

Mark 9:30-37

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Ministry, Suffering, Wisdom, Ordinary Time

Interpreting Scripture

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In response to Nehemiah 8:1-10, this podcast notes the surprising association of the reading of God's law with joy, and encourages the interpretation of scripture in community.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

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Scripture, Community, Lectionary, Scripture Reading

Family Doesn't Matter That Much

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A discussion of Jesus' call to discipleship in Luke 14:25-33 and his culturally scandalous declaration that family isn't the most important thing in determining one's identity. To follow Jesus requires severing identity from all earthly relationships.

Luke 14

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Faith, Family, Ordinary Time, Preaching

Esther: Facing Trials

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A podcast conversation on the opportunity and challenge of preaching Esther and finding the work of God in the church, in the community, and in the world.

Mark 9:38-50

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Discipline, Church, Creation, Revelation

Our Reactions to the Gifts God Gives

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In discussing Jesus' healing the ten lepers in Luke 17 this podcast highlights Luke's theme of seeing and be seen, worshiping God, and how we react to God's action within our lives.

Luke 17:11-19

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Stewardship, Thanksgiving, God's Provision, Hermeneutics

Meaningful Wealth

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A podcast commentary on Luke 12:13-21; Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23; Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 49:1-12; and Colossians 3:1-11, offering ways to discuss wealth and meaningfulness with a congregation.

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Wealth And Poverty, Meaning Of Life, Commentary, Lectionary

God's Justice

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast explores the way God's justice is or isn't enacted in Mark 7:24-37; Isaiah 35:4-7a; Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 146; and James 2:1-10, 11-13, 14-17.

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Work, Justice, Exegesis, Lectionary

The Life of Faith

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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The Bible offers images of being in a right relationship with God, but we must be careful not to reduce salvation to any single image. This audio discussion focuses on how we live faithfully.

Matthew 7:21-29

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Sermon On The Mount, Faith, Ordinary Time, Community

Shema

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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The "shema" is the call to worship and love the God of Israel as the unique creator of everything. This podcast discusses the way the Shema echoes into other texts in the Old and New Testaments.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

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Law, Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Lectionary

Sermon ideas on judgement and justice

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Although Jesus is often portrayed as a peaceful teacher, he proclaimed that he came to bring division. This audio file (length 20:26) features a conversation about the link between God's judgment and justice.

Luke 12:49-56

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Judgment, Justice, Kingdom Of God, Sin, Evil

The Worth of Knowing God

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast for preachers explores the unsurpassable greatness of knowing God, examining Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 21:33-46; and Philippians 3:4.

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

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Ten Commandments, Ordinary Time, Lectionary, Sermon