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Father, into Your Hands

David Bast | 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 Of Jesus Christ, Resurrection Of The Dead, Hope, Prophecy

The Anticipation of Holy Saturday

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Audio with transcript of Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee discussing Holy Saturday as a day of reflecting on the reality of Jesus' death and anticipating the joy of his resurrection. (Length: 24:58)

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Belief, Burial, Death, Hope

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

As It Was in the Beginning

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon commentary 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. Sermon illustration included.

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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Savior, Nativity, Hope, Grace

Waiting in Hope

David Bast | 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

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

Christians in Society

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This audio exegesis by Meg Jenista Kuykendall, Scott Hoezee, and David Bast on 1 Peter 3:8-22 discusses how to bless opponents, how to treat others with respect, and how to find comfort in Christ's reign.

1 Peter 3:8-22

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Community, Hope, Love, Patience

Come, Lord Jesus, Come

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Micah 5:1-5 encourages preachers to honestly acknowledge the hardships we experience in life. In doing so, we acknowledge our very need for God's incarnate love in Jesus. Sermon illustration idea included.

Micah 5:1-5

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Advent, Hope, Emmanuel, Incarnation

Comfort in Times of Great Personal Tragedy

David Bast | 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, Emmanuel, Suffering, Hope

Think Up and Look Up!

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Colossians 3:1-4 explores the tension between focusing on the world below and the world to come. God offers a glimpse of a world made new by resurrection. Sermon illustration included.

Colossians 3:1-4

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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Heaven, Kingdom Of God, Easter

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

Finding Meaning in Life

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee examine Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, 12:1-14 and consider themes of time, wisdom, and finding hope and meaning in life. (Length: 25:00)

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; 12

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Hope, Human Race, Meaning Of Life, Time

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, Judgment, Evangelism, Grace

Don't Doubt your Hope

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on Romans 5:1-8 says that understanding God as loving us enough and being angry enough about sin to do something about it, is the basis for our hope.

Romans 5:1-8

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Atonement, Evil, God's Love, Hope

What Is Sheol?

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture, Article about Theology

In this podcast with transcript, Scott Hoezee and David Bast reflect on Old Testament beliefs about “Sheol,” which is referenced in places like Job 7:6-10 and Psalm 16:7-11. (Length: 25:02)

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

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Sheol, Hope, Heaven, Hell

Cling to Hope

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee offers commentary on Psalm 147:12-20 in anticipation of a new year. Through life's unpredictability, we cling to Jesus who is the fulfillment of the law and thus our only hope. Sermon illustration idea included.

Psalm 147:12-20

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Hope, Law, New Year, Shalom

Hope

David Bast | 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

Behind History's Curtain

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's commentary on Revelation 5:11-14 observes "the calm confidence and the joyful repose" that comes from glimpsing the end of all things, in which Christ receives all power, honor, and glory. Sermon illustration included.

Revelation 5:11-14

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Eschatology, Apocalypse, Hope, Persecution