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Satisfied With Enough

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Scott Hoezee's commentary on John 20:19-31 reflects on the story of "doubting Thomas" and how we are given just enough in the Bible to be satisfied by faith. Sermon illustration idea included.

John 20:19-31

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Bible, Doubt, Faith, Thomas

Planning for the Future

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast by Scott Hoezee and Dave Bast, they reflect on James 4:13-17 and why James cautions us to be careful—lest our future planning causes us to stumble in our faith.

James 4:13-17

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Faith, Warning

Christian Identity and Behavior

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast with transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee reflect on Ephesians 4:1-5:20 and discuss how our new identity in Christ affects our choices and behavior in every sphere of life. (Length 24:57)

Ephesians 4, 5:1-20

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Choice, Discipline, Dying And Rising With Christ, Faith

Mary's Role

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee examine Mary’s role in the salvation story (Luke 1:1-4, 26-56), which helps us better understand our place in God’s story. (Length: 24:58)

Luke 1:1-4, 26-56

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Advent, Annunciation, Faith, Gabriel (archangel)

Sober Self-judgment

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter discusses Paul's encouragement to develop sober self-judgment (Romans 12:1-8) by contemplating our faith and our gifts. An article by Scott Dalrymple is suggested as a sermon illustration idea.

Romans 12:1-8

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Body And Blood Of Christ, Faith, Spiritual Gifts, God's Love

Accessing God's Power and Love

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on the Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) encourages us to worry less about the character of God and more about being persistent in faith through prayer. Sermon illustration idea included.

Luke 18:1-8

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Faith, Prayer, Intercession, Trust

Jesus and the Disciples

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee discuss John 20:19-31 and the nature of faith that makes it a challenge. Believing is a "lifestyle," rather than a one-time event. (Length: 25:00)

John 20:19-31

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Belief, Doubt, Faith, Journey

Walking on Water

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Matthew 14:22-33 explores the importance of faith in Jesus, while also critiquing interpretations that overemphasize personal courage and boldness as opposed to the centrality of Jesus' presence and power. Sermon illustration included.

Matthew 14:22-33

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Boldness, Courage, Faith, God's Presence

Joseph: The Dream Master

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Reflecting Genesis 37 and the life of Joseph, Scott Hoezee and David Bast state that God is with Joseph but that doesn't prevent him from terrible things happening in his life.

Genesis 37

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Joseph (old Testament), Faith, God's Presence, God's Provision

God Is All in All

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 observes that whatever else Easter means, it does not mean people stop dying. Because of the audacious Christian claim of resurrection, we have hope in God. Sermon illustration included.

1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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Death, Easter, Resurrection Of The Dead, Faith

Contend for the Faith

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

David Bast and Scott Hoezee consider the book of Jude. Jude’s urgent memo to the church is to remain vigilant, recognize perversions of the gospel truth, and commit ourselves to God who can uphold us.

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Truth, Heresy, Faith, Jude (book)

Forgiving Over and Over

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Luke 17:5-10 points to a hard lesson: having faith that can move mountains means nothing, unless we use that same faith to forgive others who sin against us. Sermon illustration idea included.

Luke 17:5-10

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Faith, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Apostles

When God Calls Out

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

A Bible study podcast about the calling and life of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, 18:9-12, and 21:1-3, 6. Scott Hoezee and David Bast explore the difficulties and joy Abraham and Sarah encounter in obeying God's call.

Genesis 12:1-3 (+ more)

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Abraham (biblical Patriarch), Sarah, Promises, Faith

Psalm 27 as Autobiography

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Psalm 27 sees the psalm as an "autobiography" of the psalmist. The psalm honestly holds together "the heights of confident faith and the depths of anxiety." Sermon illustration idea included.

Psalm 27

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Anxiety, Faith, Honesty, Trust

Faith

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast take on the virtue of faith, drawing from passages like Hebrews 11, what it means to have faith, how we get it, and how it changes how we live.

Hebrews 11

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Faith, Virtue, Gift, Kingdom Of God

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee offers commentary on Matthew 3:1-12, identifying John the Baptist as the antidote to a cold-hearted faith, especially amidst the distractions of a secular Christmas season. Sermon illustration idea included.

Matthew 3:1-12

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Advent, Faith, Repentance, John The Baptist

Understanding Temptation

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Tune in to this podcast and dig in to James 1 to understand what the text is saying about temptation, faith, and works.

James 1

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Temptation, Faith, Good Works

The Key Is Faith

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Luke 7:1-10 rejects cynical interpretations of the story of the healing of the centurion's servant, arguing that its plain message is the centrality of faith in the believer's life. Sermon illustration included.

Luke 7:1-10

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Faith, Healing, Centurion, Intercession

Faith and Works

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

The Christians James was addressing in his letter seem to have forgotten what real faith was. On Groundwork we study James 2:14-26 to discover James' description of real faith and discuss how it applies to us.

James 2:14-26

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Faith, Good Works, Salvation, Pride

Amen!

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary considers Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 in relation to Paul's quotation of the passage (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11), highlighting how faith as a gift of God is for us "life itself." Sermon illustration included.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11

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Faith, Gift, God's Faithfulness, Life