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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

Saul to Paul

David Bast | 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.

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Paul/saul, Conversion, Grace

Jesus

David Bast | 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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Mercy, Grace, Prayer

Jacob: Limping into the Future

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast look at Jacob's story, his life history of deception after deception, and how, in wrestling with God in Genesis 32:22-31, Jacob experiences God's incredible grace.

Genesis 32:22-31

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Jacob, Trickery, Wrestle, God

The Sufficiency of the Cross

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast with transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee reflect on several scripture passages to help us remember the truth of Christ’s work on the cross: that Christ paid our debt in full. (Length 24:58)

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Cross, Crucifixion, Grace, Sacrifice

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.

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

Good News to Whom?

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on Luke 15:1-10 observes that Jesus' parables sounded very different to the sinners sitting at the table with him than to the Pharisees and scribes overhearing them. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Grace, Joy, Parables, Prejudice

Understanding God's Judgment

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee discuss Ezekiel 14, 22. Understanding where God’s judgment comes from helps us see it also as a source of grace. (Length: 25:00)

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God's Holiness, God's Love, Grace, Judgment

Troubled Corinthian Church

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

An Advent sermon starter and illustration for 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 by Scott Hoezee. The Son of God willingly became incarnate and entered our troubled lives because we could never save ourselves.

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

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Advent, Incarnation, Grace, Hope

What the Shepherds Said

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Journal

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on the angel's announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-18, Scott Hoezee suggests that the most amazing aspect of the news was that a savior was born to them, as "their very own Savior."

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Savior, Nativity, Hope, Grace

Father, Forgive Them

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast series on the seven last words of Jesus, Scott Hoezee and David Bast reflects on Luke 23:32-38 where Jesus asks the Father to forgive, not just the people back then but also us....

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Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Lent

The Joy of Salvation

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter, Scott Hoezee observes that preaching Luke 15:1-10 well means avoiding an "us vs. them" attitude. Without grace we are all lost, so we should all hear this parable with ears of joy.

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Joy, Salvation, Lost Sheep, Parables

You Have Heard it Said

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio with transcript, Darrell Delany and Scott Hoezee reflect on Jesus' teaching about the law (Matthew 5:17-37), concluding that the attitudes of the heart are just as important as outward obedience. (Length: 24:58)

Matthew 5:17-37

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Grace, Heart, Law, Murder

We All Were Once "Far Off"

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this commentary on Acts 2:14a, 22-32, Scott Hoezee shares that we were all "far off," and it took the Son of God to bring about the reunion with our Creator. Sermon illustration idea included.

Acts 2:14, 22-32

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Baptism, Grace, Reconciliation, Salvation

Morals, Deeds, and Salvation

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This podcast by Scott Hoezee and David Bass reflects on Luke 18:18-30, suggesting that God is so generous that no sacrifice we can make in order to follow Jesus will fail to be repaid a hundredfold.

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Money, Grace, Humility, Sacrifice

The Wonderful, The Terrible Presence of God

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

When is the presence of God a source of fright? Scott Hoezee's preaching notes on Luke 8:26-39 observe that Christ can be a frightening presence to those who don't want anything to change. Includes illustration idea.

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Grace, Fear, God's Presence, God's Deliverance

Free Will, Salvation and Grace

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Dave Bast and Scott Hoezee discuss free will, salvation, and grace in relation to contradictory texts in the bible.

John 6:65; Revelation 22:17

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Free Will, Grace, God, Salvation

Vineyard Work

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee provides commentary on Matthew 21:23-32, the Parable of the Two Sons, and reflects on how, for God, the "vineyard" where the sons work is a place of grace. Sermon illustration idea included.

Matthew 21:23-32

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God's Will, Grace, Parables, Vineyards

The Incarnation of Jesus and Our Rebirth

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This audio commentary on John 1:12-18 by Scott Hoezee and David Bast discusses how Jesus' birth portrays the glory of God in the flesh and how people who receive Jesus by faith are born from God.

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Incarnation, Flesh, Grace, Birth

Is Happiness Boring?

Scott Hoezee | The Twelve

Article about Preaching

In this article, Scott Hoezee reflects on how good preaching finds a way to communicate the gospel through stories which point to the ultimate happy ending: reconciliation with God, creation, and one another.

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Grace, Sorrow, Writing, Preaching