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Baptismal Blessings?

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

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

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

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

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, Sanctification

Ordinary Preaching

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Preaching during the "high seasons" of Advent and Lent can be wonderful, but during "ordinary" seasons offers wonderful opportunities. This podcast offers insights for preaching about the unique attributes of the lordship of Christ.

Luke 7:11-17

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Ordinary Time, Exegesis, Lectionary, Preaching

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

Absurd Promises

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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We can understand why Sarah laughed when God said she would have a child in her old age. This podcast features discussion of texts where God's power is evident as he keeps promises that seem preposterous.

Genesis 18:1-15; Matthew 9:35-38, 10:1-23; Romans 5:1-8

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Ordinary Time, Reconciliation, Exegesis, Lectionary

Waiting on God's Promises

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast explores the dynamic of waiting on God's promises, examining Genesis 12:1-9; Hosea 5:15, 6:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26; and Romans 4:13-25.

Genesis 12:1-9; Hosea 5:15, 6:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

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Faith, Promises, Trust, Ordinary Time

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

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

Crisis and Hope

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast describes apocalyptic literature as crisis literature that can be useful for preaching because it also brings hope. We find familiar themes in this writing, because our reality mirrors the reality of the cosmic struggle.

Mark 13:1-8

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Courage, Faith, Hope, Eschatology

Being Chosen

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast explores the theme of being chosen and drawn into the life of God, examining Genesis 21:8-21; Jeremiah 20:7-13; Matthew 10:24-34; and Romans 6:1-11.

Genesis 21:8-21; Jeremiah 20:7-13; Matthew 10:24-34

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Dying And Rising With Christ, Baptism, Election, Ordinary Time

We Belong

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This podcast on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; Genesis 29:15-28; 1 Kings 3:5-12; and Romans 8:26-39 discusses how we belong to God.

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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Lectionary, Security In God, Belonging

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

Rally Sunday

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A podcast discussing Matthew 18:15-20 and Exodus 12:1-14; Ezekiel 33:7-11; and Romans 13:8-14, when many churches are starting a new year, focusing on the question, “How are we going to be community this year?”

Matthew 18:15-20

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Community, Church, 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

God's Kingdom Promise

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A podcast commentary on Luke 12:32-40; Genesis 15:1-6; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 33:12-22; and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 exploring how God's Kingdom promise leads us into expectation.

Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

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Kingdom Of God, Lectionary, Promises, Pentecost

Hard Choices

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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A podcast commentary on Luke 9:51-62; 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 16; and Galatians 5:1, 13-25 exploring how hard choices are a part of obedience.

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Discipleship, Lectionary, Calling/vocation, Obedience To God

The Meaning of Jesus' Death

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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A podcast commentary on Mark 6:14-29; Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; and Ephesians 1:3-14 exploring how to preach John the Baptist's death as more than a tale of morality.

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Death, Lectionary, Pentecost, John The Baptist