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Presence in the Present
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this article on John 11:1-12:10, Karoline M. Lewis maintains that the resurrection of Lazarus is not only a sign of a future eternal life, but also a promise of life with Jesus in the present.
John 11, 12:1-10
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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Eternal Life, Lent, Easter

Preaching Within the Season
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to embrace the message of Pentecost and carry it into the ordinary time of the summer months, making them extraordinary.
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Pentecost, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Kingdom Of God, Ordinary Time

Preaching Within the Season
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Karoline Lewis looks at the Gospel readings for the six Sundays after Easter, writing that the resurrection of Christ is not only an assurance of our future hope, but also an integral part of on-going life.
Luke 24:13-35; John 11:25, 14:1-21
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Easter, Dying And Rising With Christ, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Daily Living

Resurrection Matters
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
For preaching about Christ's resurrection, Karoline Lewis suggests inviting listeners to "imagine their own witness to the resurrection," based on the range of reactions given in Mark 16:8 and John 20:18.
Mark 16:1-8; John 20:18
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Crucifixion, Easter, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Kangaroo care
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century
Article about Scripture
In this reflection on John 1:18, Karoline Lewis recalls giving "kangaroo care" to her son who was born prematurely and reflects on the deep intimacy we have with God through Jesus.
John 1:18
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God, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Relationship, Care

A Moment of Decision
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Katherine Lewis, in her commentary on John 12:20-33, explores the significance of Jesus’ last public words in the gospel of John by highlighting discipleship, the words from heaven, and a word of judgment.
John 12:20-33
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Crucifixion, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Greece, Judgment

The Courage to Ask
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this beginnings-of-a-sermon on John 20:19-31, Karoline Lewis writes a letter to Thomas. Is Thomas a "doubter"? Or is it simply that Thomas has the courage to ask for what he (we) needs?
John 20:19-31
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Courage, Doubt, Shame, Pride

What Makes You Feel Alive?
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Prayer, Article about Worship and the Sacraments
What will help you remember that resurrection is here and now? In this article, Karoline Lewis talks about having reminders and why they are important. Provided as well is a prayer about the resurrection life.
John 17:6-19
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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Life

Resurrection Witnesses
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this article, Karoline Lewis reflects on how being "resurrection people" takes a lot of effort. Jesus knows we need a lot of reminders (witness).
Luke 24:36-48; Acts 3:15
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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Daily Living, Life, Death

Resurrection is Companionship
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Karoline Lewis' commentary on John 14:23-29 reflects on companionship and how the "resurrection promises future companionship for us—with God, with Jesus, with each other." But incarnation demands companionship be true here and now, too.
John 14:23-29
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Company, Friendship, God's Presence, Incarnation

Choose Your Lent 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Karoline Lewis shares the danger of how Lenten practices might overstate suffering and that maybe Lent should be a time to practice what living in the hope of the resurrection might look like.
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Grief, Guilt, Lent, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

A Blip in the Plan
Karoline M Lewis | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon on John 12:20-33, Karoline Lewis suggests that while God becoming human resulted in Jesus' brutal death, it was a necessary part of our salvation.
John 12:20-33
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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Reconciliation, Salvation, Jesus Christ's Death

True Resurrection
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this commentary on John 20:1-18, Karoline Lewis reflects on how Mary's words, "I have seen the Lord," is a sermon in and of itself. True resurrection utters Mary's words into our everyday lives.
John 20:1-18
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Easter, Oppression, Present, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

When Resurrection Matters
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Reflecting on preaching on Easter, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to preach our own encounter with the risen Christ and be a living witness to the resurrection.
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Easter, Preaching, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Resurrection is Protection
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Offering commentary on John 10:22-30, Karoline Lewis reflects on how the truth of resurrection is a source of safety. "Resurrection is safety. Of course, from death's grip. But also from grief that could overwhelm hope."
John 10:22-30
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God's Love, Protection, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Security In God

Betweenness
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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

No End to the Story
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this preaching resource for Easter, Karoline Lewis highlights a common theme in John 20:17 and Mark 16:7: "The resurrection is not the end of the story."
Mark 16:7; John 20:17
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Ascension, Easter, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Resurrection is Relationship
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
"Belief in John is never a noun, but always a verb, and believing in Jesus is to be in relationship with Jesus." Karoline Lewis offers commentary on John 20:19-31.
John 20:19-31
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God's Love, Incarnation, Present, Relationship

Not Proof But Perspective
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This commentary on John 20:1-18 by Karoline Lewis highlights how the resurrection is "less about proof and more about perspective."
John 20:1-18
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Easter, Present, Proof, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

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
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