Resources on Scott Hoezee

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

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

Easter Hope, Easter Victory

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

A Bible study podcast that traces resurrection hope from Psalm 16 to Peter's Pentecost Speech in Acts 2:22-28. Scott Hoezee and David Bast explore the first inklings of resurrection and the victory of its culmination.

Psalm 16; Acts 2:22-28

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Resurrection, Resurrection Of The Dead, Hope, Prophecy

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

Waiting in Hope

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast join the conversation with hosts David Bast and Scott Hoezee as they discuss the topic of hopeful waiting during the Advent and Christmas season.

Psalm 130; Romans 8:18-25

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Advent, Christmas, Hope, Waiting

As It Was in the Beginning

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this Advent sermon starter on Luke 21:25-36, Scott Hoezee observes that we have the tendency to grow weary and cynical, but we look with hope to kingdom of God.

Luke 21:25-36

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Advent, Hope, Second Coming, Kingdom Of God

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."

Luke 2:8-18

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Saviour, Gospel, Nativity, Hope

The First Day

Scott Hoezee | The Twelve

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee weaves together "the first day" of Genesis 1:1-5 with the end of the lectionary year, emphasizing the hope that accompanies God's presence at both the beginning and at the end. (Length: 05:19)

Genesis 1:1-5

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Hope, God's Presence, Lectionary

Signs of the Times?

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Journal

Article about Preaching

Scott Hoezee discusses outdoor church signs. These signs often proclaim bad news of judgment, rather than the hope and grace of the gospel. Church signs and preaching should proclaim the cross. (Based on John 12:47.)

John 12:47

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Hope, Gospel, Judgment, Evangelism

Acknowledging the Darkness

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's preaching commentary on Micah 5:2-5 observes that we cannot speak of the Prince of Peace without acknowledging a context of surrounding darkness. Includes illustration idea.

Micah 5:2-5

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Advent, Hope, Suffering, Peace

Comfort in Times of Great Personal Tragedy

Ruth Boven | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Join the conversation in this podcast as hosts David Bast and Scott Hoezee from Reframe Media are joined by Ruth Boven and discuss whether comfort can be found in times of great personal tragedy.

Isaiah 43:1-5

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Comfort, Immanuel, Suffering, Hope

Preaching in Tough Times

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship

Article about Preaching

Scott Hoezee discusses preaching in times of distress. It need not be significantly different from preaching at other times, if that preaching addresses "how God engages our lives with his Spirit and with resurrection hope."

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Preaching, Hope, Pain

What Is Sheol?

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture, Article about Theology

In this podcast, Scott Hoezee and David Bast reflect on Old Testament beliefs about “Sheol,” which lead us to explore our beliefs about the afterlife and how the reality of Jesus emboldens our hope for more.

Job 7:6-10; Psalm 16:7-11

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Sheol, Hope, Heaven, Hell

Wonderful Servant Horribly Abused

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on Isaiah 50:4-9 notes the tendency of the world to brutalize and kill its best people, observing that only the cross offers hope for a better way.

Isaiah 50:4-9

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Comfort, Suffering, Cross, Hope

The Grace That Comes to Our Paticular Place

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's preaching notes on Romans 1:1-7 explain the importance of Paul offering grace and peace to God's beloved in Rome, a place of conflict and darkness.

Romans 1:1-7

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Advent, Grace, Shalom, Hope

Hope, Joy, and the Apocalypse

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Preaching notes on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 by Scott Hoezee. Paul encourages the Thessalonians not to be anxious about end-times predictions but to rest and rejoice in the assurance of God's love and peace. Includes illustration.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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Hope, Apocalypse, Comfort, Peace

Hope

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Scott Hoezee and David Bast discuss the virtue of hope (e.g. Romans 5:1-5, 15:4) and how Christian hope grounded in the reality of the cross and God's presence with us is different from mere optimism.

Romans 5:1-5, 15:4

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Hope, Virtue, Optimism, Cross

Finding God in an Unlikely Place

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter on Luke 3:1-6, Scott Hoezee points out how Luke depicts the world's salvation as coming from a most unlikely source—rather than from the places the world looks to for hope.

Luke 3:1-6

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Advent, Government, Hope, Salvation

Beloved of God Wherever You Are

Scott Hoezee | The Twelve

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Romans 1:7, Scott Hoezee shows the significance of reminding people in bad places and bad times that they are God's beloved and God's grace and peace is for them. Article audio included (Length: 5:23)

Romans 1:7

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Grace, Peace, God's Love, Advent

Recognizing Good News in Prophetic Judgement

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This podcast suggests that Habakkuk’s list of “Woe to…” sins is easily recognized in our own world. This discussion on Habakkuk 2:20 discovers the good news in Habakkuk’s condemning list of sins.

Habakkuk 2:20

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Habakkuk, Judgments, Hope, Sin

Faith in Times of Uncertainty

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

"But" is often a difficult word to hear if it pivots our lives toward difficulty. 2 Chronicles 20:12 allows us to hear that word in a different light.

2 Chronicles 20:12

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Faith, Old Testament, God's Will, Hope