Search Results on Karoline M Lewis

Courage, Epiphany, Hope, Witness

Keep My Words

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Regarding Jesus' emphasis that the sign of loving him is keeping his words (John 14:23-29), Karoline M. Lewis says "certain truths about Jesus’ ministry and message ... are not up for discussion or debate."

John 14:23-29

Evil, Marginalization, Obedience, Witness

Resurrection Witnesses

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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

Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Daily Living, Life, Death

No Preaching Required

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this article, Karoline Lewis reflects on the power of witness as we approach Holy Week and prepare a sermon. Is a sermon necessary? Can we let go and let the texts speak for themselves?

Holy Week, Preaching, Palm Sunday, Witness

Advent as Testimony

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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

Advent, Witness, Identity, John The Baptist

An Epiphany Way of Life

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis' commentary on John 1:35-42 reflects on the fact that God "leaves it up to us to fulfill God's own promises." But are we leaving the work up to God?

John 1:35-42

Discipleship, Epiphany, God's Presence, Witness

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

Calling/vocation, Christianity, Identity, Witness

An Attitude of Gratitude

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis reflects on Luke 17:11-19 and the topic of gratitude. Lewis summarizes "The theological attitude of gratitude: awareness, turn back, praise, gratitude, go on your way."

Luke 17:11-19

Gratitude, Witness, Grateful Leper (luke 17)

Speaking Up for a Living God

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis reflects on Matthew 16:13-20 and highlights the theological tension between the prevalent pronouncements made about Jesus’ identity and our individual confessions of who we know Jesus to be.

Matthew 16:13-20

Confession, Witness

John 3:16

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

For Lent, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to interpret John 3:16 in context, particularly in light of verse 17. Lewis also reminds us that we are all "everyday theologians" that imagine and live out John 3:16.

John 3:16-17

God's Love, Stranger, Theology, Witness

Spirit Focus

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this preaching resource for Pentecost Sunday, Karoline Lewis wonders if preachers simply need to give attention to the Holy Spirit. Lewis writes, "if we focus on the Spirit, the Spirit just might show up."

Holy Spirit, Intention, Pentecost, Witness

A Personal Palm Sunday

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Reflecting on preaching for Palm Sunday, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to "make it personal." Rather than summarizing the passion narrative, what if we "put ourselves there" and testify to what we personally experience?

Palm Sunday, Preaching, Testimony, Vulnerability

Hope in God's Goodness

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner consider blessing and death from Matthew 5:1-12, confidence from Revelation 7:9-17, God’s goodness from Psalm 34:1-10, 22, and trust from 1 John 3:1-3. (Length: 20:46)

Psalm 34:1-10, 22; Matthew 5:1-12; 1 John 3:1-3

Beatitudes, Confidence, Death, Trust

Saying What We See

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Offering commentary on Luke 21:5-19, Karoline Lewis writes, "God needs us to be the eyes of the Gospel when the world seems only to see the temples and how they are adorned with beautiful stones."

Luke 21:5-19

Discipleship, Politics, Testimony, Vision

True Resurrection

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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

Easter, Oppression, Present, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Transfiguration

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Joy Moore discuss the transfiguration (Matthew 17: ...

Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21

Fear, God's Presence, Transfiguration, Witness

A Very Holy Week

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this article, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to remember that Holy Week "doesn't need a lot of preaching" or "over-interpretation." Lewis invites us to simply witness to the holy in our midst.

Holiness, Holy Week, Preaching, Witness

Witnessing

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Inspired by John 1:29-34, Karoline Lewis reflects on experiences of sexual assault. "Advent is a way of life," Lewis writes. Advent calls us to witness God who knows and joins our experiences in this world.

John 1:29-34

Advent, Sexism, Truth, Violence

No More Silence

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Reflecting on Bartimaeus cry to Jesus in Mark 10:46-52, Karoline Lewis asks preachers in this commentary, "When will you find yourself standing with Bartimaeus, for the sake of Bartimaeus?"

Mark 10:46-52

Bartimaeus, Courage, Freedom, Truth

Salvation and Adoption

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner consider piety and praise from Luke 2:22-40, salvation from Isaiah 61:10-62:3, creation from Psalm 148, and adoption from Galatians 4:4-7. (Length: 29:04)

Psalm 148; Isaiah 61:10; Luke 2:22-40