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Work for God's Glory

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast look at three texts, Isaiah 60:4-19, Jeremiah 29, and Revelation 21:22-27, and discuss the heavenly value of the things we create and our work, and how they add to God's glory.

Isaiah 60:4-19; Jeremiah 29; Revelation 21:22-27

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God, Glory, Work, Creation

Sloth

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast draw from Matthew 8:28-34 and Galatians 6:7-10 to talk about sloth, one of the 'seven deadly sins', and how it is an enemy of joy, beauty, service—the things of God.

Matthew 8:28-34; Galatians 6:7-10

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Sloth, Seven Deadly Sins, Beauty, Creation

All Things!

Scott Hoezee | The Banner

Discussion Questions, Article about Theology

In this article Scott Hoezee shows how God's word again and again returns our thinking to delighting in the physical world. We care for creation because God cares about creation.

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Creation, Stewardship, Salvation

Science and Faith in Harmony

Deborah Haarsma | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Deborah Haarsma and Scott Hoezee explain how worship that honors God as Creator can defuse culture wars between science and faith and present helpful ways in which to include science in worship.

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Culture, Science, Creation

The One Still in Charge

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Psalm 93 notes how the psalm, using the positive imagery of the sea, points to God's awesome power that brings about "orderly creation," which is "holiness." Sermon illustration idea included.

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Creation, God's Sovereignty, Holiness, Sea

“One Thing” Behind the Genesis Debate

Scott Hoezee | BioLogos

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee maintains that the one thing on which the entire Genesis debate hinges is whether we acknowledge the role played by hermeneutics. Many young-earth creationists reject the role of hermeneutics: "Just read it!"

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Hermeneutics, Interpretation, Bible, Creation

Behind the Genesis Debate

Scott Hoezee | Day1

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee explains the necessity of hermeneutics in understanding any scripture passage. He laments the refusal of young-earth creationists to acknowledge that Genesis 1-2 must be interpreted.

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Creation, Exegesis, Science, Hermeneutics

Gob Smacked By Wonder

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Psalm 92 writes that perhaps the psalmist's wonder for God's creation and law is so great that the psalmist experiences disappointment when others dishonor it. Can we relate? Sermon illustration idea...

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Creation, Injustice, Law, Self-examination

Do What We Can to Praise

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee offers commentary on Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, reflecting on how in seasons of lament and grief, practicing praise and adoration might nurture hope, as difficult as it is. Sermon illustration idea included.

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18

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Adoration, God's Faithfulness, Hope, Lament

Silent Spring

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 brings to light how God cares about the entire created order. If creation suffers because of human sin, God's salvation will heal creation, too. Sermon illustration idea included.

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

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Creation, Environment, New Creation, Salvation

God's Law Has One Goal

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Psalm 19 considers how the beauty of creation points us to the truth that the "goal" of God's perfect law, which orders the world, is our flourishing. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Beauty, Creation, Law, Shalom

Giving Credit Where Due

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Psalm 96:1-9, 10-13 reflects on what it means to "ascribe" praise to God. It is simply acknowledging that the beauty of creation is to be credited to God. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Attributes Of God, Beauty, Creation, Goodness

Complete Justice

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Revelation 21:1-6 reflects on the complete picture we receive of God's renewal of all things, which also requires judgment against all that is unrighteous and evil. Sermon illustration included.

Revelation 21:1-6

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Eschatology, Heaven, Justice, Creation

Yahweh in the Thunderstorm

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee offers commentary on Psalm 29, saying that the psalm "suggests that we look to the grandeur of creation for our first, primary source of awe-inspiring experiences" of God. Hoezee includes a sermon illustration idea.

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Creation, God As Creator, Nature, God's Power

Merry, Joyous, and Full of Cheer

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Jeremiah 31:7-14 meditates on how the salvation we have in Jesus "immerses us more deeply" into this world, affirming creation and life as we know it. Sermon illustration idea included.

Jeremiah 31:7-14

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Creation, Goodness, New Creation, Salvation

A Roadmap for Life

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Song or Hymn, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter notes that Psalm 19 moves from the majesty of the universe to the splendor of God's law. The song “So Will I (100 Billion X)” by Hillsong is a sermon illustration suggestion.

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Creation, Joy, Redemption, Torah

Everybody in the Pool!

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Psalm 148 reminds us that all of creation has a place in the "cosmic choir of praise." For God made all things and loves all things. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Creation, Incarnation, Praise

Genesis Again

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Isaiah 65:17-25 attests to creation affirming theology saying "the Bible is one long story of how God is salvaging the work he did in the beginning." Sermon illustration idea included.

Isaiah 65:17-25

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Creation, Eschatology, New Creation, Renewal

Brought to the Zoo

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Job 38:1-7, 34-41 notes that, in the face of Job's (and our) desperate questions about suffering, God "re-frames the issue" and points our gaze to all of creation. Sermon ilustration idea included.

Job 38:1-7, 34-41

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Creation, God As Creator, Job (person), Suffering

A Sign of the Kingdom

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this preaching commentary on John 6:1-21, Scott Hoezee explores how Jesus is pointing to his divinity and his ability to offer eternal life by feeding the five thousand.

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Jesus Christ's Humanity And Divinity, Creation, Miracle, Eternal Life