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Reading Texts for Hearing the Gospel
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Karoline Lewis's article borrows from literary theory, suggesting that biblical exegesis can benefit from the practice of "rereading." Lewis invites preachers to listen to the text, allow texts to interact, and write sermons for the ear.
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Exegesis, Homiletics, Listening, Meditation

The Courage to Ask

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Karoline Lewis engages the disciples' fear of questioning Jesus as he again foretells his death in Mark 9:30-32, and encourages Christians to ask and engage in dialogue because "courage to ask is a mark of discipleship."...
Mark 9:30-37
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Faith, Truth, Courage, Conversation

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

Stumbling Blocks
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
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Karoline Lewis' reflection on Mark 9:38-50 points out our tendency to place stumbling blocks in the way of others and ourselves. Staying focused on Jesus diminishes the effects of those stumbling blocks.
Mark 9:38-50
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Stumbling-block

Joyful Sadness
Karoline M Lewis | A Sermon for Every Sunday
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Karoline Lewis preaches on prayer from John 17:6-19, in a sermon titled "Joyful Sadness."
John 17:6-19
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Prayer, Joy, Sorrow, Grace

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 Good Day to Be Born
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Karoline Lewis suggests that "one way to preach the meaning of Jesus’ birth is to preach that it gives meaning to our own." Jesus' birth speaks of both the joy and the fragility of new life.
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Christmas, Incarnation, Birth, Jesus Christ

Boundless Discipleship
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Setting the pericope in its broader context, Karoline Lewis argues that Jesus’s interaction with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:10-28 is actually about redefining defilement and purity.
Matthew 15:10-28
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Discipleship, Purity, Uncleanness

Family Matters
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis' article on Mark 3:20-35 discusses how families, churches, and communities can become divided, and she reflects on the challenge of pursuing reconciliation.
Mark 3:20-35
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Family, Church, Relationship, Schism

Tending the Vineyard

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this article, Karoline Lewis writes on Matthew 21:33-46 (parable of the vineyard and wicked tenants) and Walter Brueggemann’s teaching: preaching should prophetically address US totalism and market ideology with judgment and hope.
Matthew 21:33-46
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Kingdom Of God, Materialism, Politics, Prophecy

Holding on to Advent
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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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

Embodying Epiphany
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on John 1:29-42, Karoline M. Lewis asks how much we are "willing to give witness to Jesus’ epiphanous moments" - to testify, like John, to Jesus' revealed glory and identity.
John 1:29-42
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Courage, Epiphany, Hope, Witness

A Generous Forgiveness
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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This article by Karoline Lewis focuses in on the forgiveness theme for working preachers. Forgiveness is revealed to be a good idea for relationships but also "a theological necessity."
Matthew 18:21-35
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Forgiveness, Ordinary Time, Exegesis

Advent as a Way of Life
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon starter for Luke 1:26-38, Karoline Lewis says Mary is our model "who voices for us a pattern of Christmas expectancy and Christmas response during Advent."
Luke 1:26-38
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Advent, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ), Obedience To God

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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Calling/vocation, Discipleship, Jerusalem, Joy

Spirit Feelings
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this article, Karoline Lewis reflects on sensing the movement of the Holy Spirit and how it relates to the sermon writing process.
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Holy Spirit, Pentecost

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

Power Potentials
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this sermon starter for Mark 6:14-29, Karoline Lewis encourages preachers to think about power, how it is used and how it is abused.
Mark 6:14-29
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Power, John The Baptist, Love, Selfishness

Preaching the Bible and the News
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Preaching is and should be different than an evening newscast. This article for preachers by Karoline Lewis explores the challenges and opportunities of preaching about current events.
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Pastoral Leadership, Leading Worship, Preaching, Culture

An Embodied Lent
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
In this article, Karoline Lewis offers a deep reflection on incarnational preaching, focusing on how our body embodies the truth of the Gospel. Lewis invites us, "embody your body."
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Lent, Incarnation, Preaching, Gender
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