Resources on Karoline M Lewis

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Luke 10:38-42. For Lewis, this passage illustrates for us the truth that "those we deem unworthy for the role of disciple are those that Jesus insists are more than qualified."

Luke 10:38-42

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Dignity, Discipleship, God's Love, Justice

The Thing You Lack

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Song or Hymn

Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Mark 10:17-31, calling attention to the fact that "lack" is not only about the absence of wealth. Lack, says Lewis, is what "prevents you from a full expression of faith."

Mark 10:17-31

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Abundance, Community, Discipleship, Self-examination

In Between Spaces

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on John 6:56-71, Karoline Lewis invites preachers to dwell in the "space between belief and betrayal" and to give others permission to dwell there, too.

John 6:56-71

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Betrayal, Discipleship, Faith, Space

Your Faith Has Saved You

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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“Your faith has saved you.” Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Luke 7:36-50 and highlights that an important part of faith is to believe that you are worthy of salvation, worthy of being loved by God.

Luke 7:36-50

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Belonging, Dignity, Discipleship, Salvation

Saying What We See

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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

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Discipleship, Politics, Testimony, Vision

A Call Story

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Lamenting how Mark 1:29-34 has often been used to subjugate women, Karoline Lewis invites preachers to see the story of Simon's mother-in-law as a discipleship story. She serves because she is compelled to.

Mark 1:29-34

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Calling, Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Servant Leadership

The Security of Seventy

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Karoline Lewis highlights how the discipleship, faith, and leadership we are called to is "radically communal."

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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Community, Discipleship, Faith, Leadership

You Are Never Alone

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Pondering the call story of Mark 1:16-20, Karoline Lewis reflects on how, in calling us as disciples, God nurtures and empowers our relationship with others.

Mark 1:16-20

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Discipleship, Relationship

Rejection

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this preaching resource on Mark 6:1-13, Karoline Lewis reflects on the connection between rejection and idolatry.

Mark 6:1-13

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Discipleship, Idolatry, Inhospitality, Rejection

Open Speech

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Mark 8:31-38, Karoline Lewis interprets Jesus' words to Peter as a reminder rather than a condemnation. Jesus' "open speech" encourages us to speak God's truth and love into the world.

Mark 8:31-38

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Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Social Justice, Truth

The Impact of Resurrection

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore resurrection as an earthquake (Matthew 28:1-10), resurrection leading to discipleship (John 20:1-18), and God showing no partiality (Acts 10:34-43). (Length: 25:03)

Matthew 28:1-10; John 20:1-18 Acts 10:34-43

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Discipleship, Earthquake, Gentiles, God's Presence

Discipleship Revisited

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this video, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner explore calls to new discipleship (John 21:1-19), encounter with Jesus and Ananias (Acts 9:1-6), grief and hope (Psalm 30), and heavenly worship (Revelation 5:11-14). (Length: 34:03)

Psalm 30:11; John 21:1-19 Acts 9:1-6

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Ananias, Discipleship, Grief, Hope

Passion Predictions and Discipleship

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore discipleship (Mark 9:30- ...

Psalm 54; Proverbs 31:10-31 Jeremiah 11:18-20

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Discipleship, Messiah, Passion, Valor

Jesus Demands Our All

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discuss all-encompassing nature of discipleship (Luke 14: ...

Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1 Jeremiah 18:1-11

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Discipleship, Happiness, Identity, Life

The Laborers Are Few

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Matthew 10:1-8, Karoline Lewis talks about healing and liberation as a "litmus test" for discipleship. Do these principles characterize our discipleship, ministry, and leadership?

Matthew 10:1-8

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Discipleship, Freedom, Healing, Leadership

God's Abundance

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore feeding thousands (Matthew 14: ...

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Isaiah 55:1-5

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Abundance, Discipleship, Feast, God's Love

Jesus Appears to Mary

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Matthew Skinner, and Karoline Lewis discuss Mary's discipleship call (John 20:1- ...

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-18

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Death, Discipleship, Easter, Firstfruits

The Ability of Ableness

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Poetry

In this commentary on Mark 13:1-8,, Karoline Lewis reflects on what it means to be "able" and how our ability to follow Jesus well may come and go. And that is okay.

Mark 13:1-8

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Differing Abilities, Discipleship, Grace Of God, Rhythm

Mary and Martha

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis explore worry and hospitality (Luke 10:38-42), ...

Genesis 18:1-10; Psalm 15 Amos 8:1-12

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Discipleship, Martha, Mary, Sister Of Lazarus, Sarah

Shake Off the Dust

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on her own experience of being "trolled" on social media, Karoline Lewis considers Jesus' words in Luke 10:16 and its lesson on persistence.

Luke 10:16

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Community, Criticism, Unjust, Discipleship, Kingdom Of God