Resources on Scott Hoezee

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

In this sermon starter on Psalm 22:19-28, Scott Hoezee advises exercising pastoral wisdom by preaching the joy and praise in this passage but also remembering those who feel stuck in the deep lament of Psalm 22.

Psalm 22:19-28

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Despair, Lament, Praise, Salvation

Religion and Science in Conversation

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Journal

Article about Theology

Scott Hoezee examines the complex relationship between science and faith, arguing for a gracious but firm conversation between the two in the modern era.

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Religion, Science, Conversation, Evidence

Faith-Inspired Vision

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This is a sample sermon by Scott Hoezee on Psalm 104:24-34, 35. In it, Hoezee reflects on our "faith-inspired vision" that allows us to see God in all of creation, despite our world being fallen.

Psalm 104:24-35

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Creation, Creationism, Holy Spirit, Image Of God

The Spiritual Challenges of a Comfortable Life

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast reflect together on Moses’ warning in Deuteronomy 8 that we need to remember God’s provision and rely on him, even when we’re comfortable, secure, and prosperous.

Deuteronomy 8

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Gratitude, Security, God's Provision, Prosperity

True Confessions: The Athanasian Creed

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship

Discussion Questions and 2 more types

Scott Hoezee shows how the Athanasian Creed--and its aim of helping us know our God better--facilitate its use in worship. Includes discussion questions and a litany based on the creed.

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Athanasian Creed, Confession, Worship

Peace, Yes or No?

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast talk about a series of contradictory texts. Does Jesus bring peace or conflict into our world? The talk addresses John 14:27 and Luke 12:51. The transcript is also available.

Luke 12:51; John 14:27

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Peace, John, Luke, Shalom

Gospel Growth

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast walk through Acts 8, how the Gospel moves to Samaria through persecution in Jerusalem; how Simon the magician is seemingly converted, and the Spirit sending Philip to meet the Ethiopian eunuch.

Acts 8

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Holy Spirit, Samaria, Persecution, Simon Magus

The Beauty of God's Law

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast examine Moses' farewell speech in Deuteronomy 1 and Deuteronomy 4:1-8, and discuss the beauty of God's law and how abiding by it makes our own lives beautiful, even attractive to others.

Deuteronomy 1, 4:1-8

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Deuteronomy, Moses, Beauty, Law

In Jesus' Name

Scott Hoezee | The Banner

Article about Theology

Scott Hoezee emphasizes the importance of a Trinitarian understanding of prayer. Christian prayer should be directed to God the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit based on the mediating work of Jesus.

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Prayer, Trinity, Intercession

Mary's Song

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast think together about Luke 1:46-55, Mary's song, and how it exemplifies God's grace and greatness in lowering himself to be with the needy.

Luke 1:46-55

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Advent, Magnificat, Mary, Jesus

God in Charge

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Journal

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Psalm 47, Scott Hoezee acknowledges the astounding nature of the claim that Jesus is Lord of the universe. It matters whether people can see that Jesus is Lord of our lives.

Psalm 47

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Ascension, Truth, Witness, God's Sovereignty

What's in It for Us?

Meg Jenista Kuykendall | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee, David Bast, and Meg Jenista Kuykendall discuss 1 Peter 1:1-3 and what it means to suffer as a Christian.

1 Peter 1:1-3

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Christian, Suffering, Jesus

The Shattering Word

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Journal

Article about Preaching

In this article, Scott Hoezee argues that those who preach and those who listen must wrestle with the sharp angularities that come when Christ’s gospel encounters a broken world.

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Preaching, World, Gospel

Lust

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast examine lust, looking to 2 Samuel 13:1-18 and 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, how lust removes the gift of sexuality from the realm of human relationship, and how to fight against it.

2 Samuel 13:1-18; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

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Lust, Seven Deadly Sins, Sexuality, Relationship

The Technicolor Jesus

Scott Hoezee | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Preaching, Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee's workshop explores distinctive characteristics of Mark's gospel, such as its drama, urgency, and vividness, as opportunities for rich preaching. (Length: 58:04)

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Gospel Of Mark, Drama, Homiletics

Saul to Paul

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast discuss Paul's conversion story in Acts 9:1-19, and how the power of Paul's story lies in the fact that it is all of our stories—that we are converted by grace alone.

Acts 9:1-19

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Paul, Conversion, Grace, Acts

Comfort in the Wake of National or International Disasters

Ruth Boven | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee, Dave Bast, and Ruth Boven discuss Psalm 46 and how the psalm brings comfort to those in difficult circumstances in human-made and natural disasters.

Psalm 46

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Psalms, Comfort, Disaster Relief, Suffering

Jesus

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast discuss who Jesus is, his grace and mercy, and how you can grow in relationship with him through prayer.

Luke 11:1-13; Colossians 1:15-18 Titus 2:11-14

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Jesus, Mercy, Grace, Prayer

Obeying God's Call

Jon Opgenorth | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee, David Bast, and Jon Opgenorth discuss how biblical stories of those who were faithful to their calling give us strength to obey our own call.

Acts 26:15-20; Hebrews 5:7-10

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Obedience, Calling, Suffering, Vocation

Father, into Your Hands

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Scott Hoezee and David Bast explore the finality and the hope of Christ’s dying words (Luke 23:26-31, 44-49). Through these same words Jesus teaches us profound truths about our relationship with God and life after death.

Luke 23:26-31, 44-49

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Abandonment, God, Hope, Death