Resources on Karoline M Lewis

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

This podcast considers texts for Ash Wednesday, suggesting the penitential prayer of repentance from Psalm 51:1-17 and the communal crisis from Joel 2:1-2,12-17, as key preaching themes.

Psalm 51:1-17; Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

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Ash Wednesday, Community, Repentance

Trinity Musings

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on John 16:12-15, Karoline M. Lewis regards the Trinity not in terms of fixed doctrine but as our best attempts to explain who God is, which we can never fully explain.

John 16:12-15

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Trinity, Doctrine, Language, Mystery

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, Daily Living

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, Eternal Life, Lent, Easter

New Preachers Finding Their Voice

Karoline M Lewis | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Preaching

Karoline M. Lewis proposes for new preachers, finding their authentic voice requires deep self-reflection in a supportive, respectful context. Lewis explores how this challenge unfolds, especially for women.

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Preaching, Gender, Homiletics, Authentic

“What Is This?”

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Mark 1:21-28, considering how "What is this?" is the appropriate response to God's kingdom. Does our preaching anticipate this response?

Mark 1:21-28

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Kingdom Of God, Reign Of God, Response, Social Justice

The Power of Women in Ministry

Karoline M Lewis | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Church Life and Leadership

Karoline M. Lewis shares about the unique challenges women face in ministry and how naming the realities of these challenges is the first step in recognizing and responding proactively to them.

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Sexuality, Gender, Women, Power

A Tempting Silence

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Karoline Lewis notes how little detail there is in Mark 1:9-13 regarding Jesus' temptation and wonders if that sparseness reveals something about our desire for control and self-reliance.

Mark 1:9-13

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Lent, Self Deception, Silence, Temptation Of Christ

An Epiphany Way of Life

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

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Discipleship, Epiphany, God's Presence, Witness

Blessing and Opposition

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Luke 2:25-35, highlighting the interplay of blessing and opposition in Simeon's words to Mary and how we should expect the same in our lives of faith.

Luke 2:25-35

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Blessing, Christmas, Discipleship, Marginalization

Gradual Confession

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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Karoline M. Lewis says each believer must offer a personal reply to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” in Matthew 16:13-20. Confessing Jesus as Messiah involves the process of discipleship, death and resurrection.

Matthew 16:13-20

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Confession, Christ, Peter, Messiah

Disciples Aren't Greater Than

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this blog, Karoline M. Lewis reflects on Mark 9:30-37 and challenges the notion of "greater than" in the Kingdom of God, admonishing the reader that such suggestions diminish others.

Mark 9:30-37

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Humility, Pride, Self-exaltation

Now Is the Time

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline M. Lewis says that instead of pitting Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) against each other, "we need to be both, for different reasons, and ... there is a lot of possibility in between."

Luke 10:38-42

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Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Martha, Mary

Body Zeal

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Karoline Lewis offers a sermon on John 2:13-22 for Lent, saying this passage preaches the truth that "the Word made flesh, is now ours to embody."

John 2:13-22

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Body, Body Of Christ, Community, Discrimination

The Return of Palm Sunday

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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In this article on Matthew 21:1-11, Karoline Lewis argues for the return of Palm Sunday observance, a day when God's reality and the world's reality are held in tension.

Matthew 21:1-11

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Palm Sunday, Liturgy, Jesus, King

Keep My Words

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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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

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Evil, Marginalization, Obedience, Witness

But First

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Referring to the potential disciples who said "but first" rather than follow Jesus (Luke 9:51-62), Karoline M. Lewis invites us to consider how saying "but first" keeps us from answering Jesus' call.

Luke 9:51-62

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Call, Discipleship, Jerusalem, Joy

Light Shines on a Weary World

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Karoline M. Lewis reflects on the incarnation in John 1:1-14. "God’s light warms dusky souls, pierces through shadowy faith, and radiates our clouded consciousnesses so that we can feel grace upon grace once again."

John 1:1-14

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Incarnation, Light

Do You Love Me?

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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

Holding on to Advent

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this Advent reflection on Matthew 1:18-25, Karoline M. Lewis observes that Emmanuel means "God is with US," not "God is with YOU," and emphasizes that "community is not only our necessity but also our responsibility."

Matthew 1:18-25

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Advent, Community, Emmanuel, God's Presence