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Pride
Scott Hoezee | Groundwork
Article about Scripture
Scott Hoezee and David Bast explore the 'deadly sin' of pride and meditate on its antidote, humility and service, drawing from Genesis 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:4-5.
Genesis 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:4-5
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Pride, Seven Deadly Sins, Humility, Service
Morals, Deeds, and Salvation
Scott Hoezee | 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.
Luke 18:18-30
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Money, Grace, Humility, Sacrifice
Looking Good
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A sermon starter and illustration idea for Matthew 23:1-12. Scott Hoezee explores both biblical and contemporary examples of hypocrisy, which is concerned more with appearances than with the inner person.
Matthew 23:1-12
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Hypocrisy, Pride, Pharisees, Arrogance
Remarks From a Poignant Dinner Guest
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Scott Hoezee's commentary for preaching Luke 14:1-24 notes Jesus' preference for marginalized people and suggests that a sermon ask "whether Jesus’ kind of people are our kind of people."
Luke 14:1-24
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Parables, Poor, Pride, Humility
Unlikely Place and Unlikely Figures
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary on Luke 5:1-11 by Scott Hoezee, who says the disciples Jesus called "needed to be common, ordinary, and above all humble if they were going to do Jesus any good and so change the world."
Luke 5:1-11
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Discipleship, Humility, Calling, Vocation
Surrender to God
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary on Matthew 10:24-39 by Scott Hoezee, who meditates on how difficult it is for people to hear and accept the gospel: it involves surrender and the ability to see one's own sinfulness.
Matthew 10:24-39
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Surrender, Sin, Honesty, Humility
A Worship Series from the Gospel of Mark
Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 6 more types
This 4 week series is based upon the Gospel of Mark (Mark 4:26-34, 9:30-37, 10:17-31, 35-45) with a focus on the Kingdom of God. Service outlines, sermon notes, and other elements of worship are provided.
Mark 4:26-34, 9:30-37, 10:17-31, 35-45
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Kingdom Of God, Child, Humility, Mark
Mary's Song
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Preaching notes by Scott Hoezee on Luke 1:39-45, including a sermon starter and an illustration. No song is quite as startling as the one young Mary sings. The lyrics shake the foundations of all we know.
Luke 1:39-45
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Advent, Magnificat, Mary, History Of Redemption
The Paradox of Humility
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
A sermon on Philippians 2:5-11 by Scott Hoezee, who says that the sacrifices inherent in humility have the paradoxiclal effect of making us "shine more brightly than the proud ever could."
Philippians 2:5-11
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Humility, Kenosis, Paradox, Power
Seeing God
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary by Scott Hoezee on John 14:1-14, which testifies to the very being of God seen in the flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.
John 14:1-14
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God's Presence, Christology, Cross, Humility
If You Have to Ask...
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon starter on John 10:22-30, Scott Hoezee emphasizes that Jesus came not for glory or fame but to point in a different direction, telling us that the secret to life is giving it away.
John 10:22-30
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Glory, Kingdom Of God, Miracles, Humility
Christ's Demonstration of Humility and Glory
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
The biggest surprise in Philippians 2:5-11 is that after his life and death of service, God raised Jesus to a higher point of exaltation than he had enjoyed before his incarnation. Preaching commentary by Scott Hoezee.
Philippians 2:5-11
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Humility, Pride, Divinity Of Christ, Jesus Christ's Humanity
On Living Humility
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13 by Scott Hoezee, who says that the famous hymn included here illustrates the power of humility to elevate even Jesus to a new status.
Philippians 2:1-13
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Humility, Pride, Incarnation, Kenosis
The Glory of Listening
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary by Scott Hoezee on Matthew 17:1-9 and 2 Peter 1:16-21. Peter's description of the transfiguration meditates on the suprising, singular, hidden glory of the one who set aside his prerogatives for those distant from glory.
Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21
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Transfiguration, Obedience, Listening To God, Glory
Glory of God
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
An Easter sermon starter on John 17:20-26 by Scott Hoezee. God's glory can be luminous, splendid, mind-boggling, blinding. But glory can also come through the grace and truth of the very humble incarnate Lord Jesus.
John 17:20-26
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Easter, Glory, Incarnation, Humility
The Core Virtue
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary by Scott Hoezee on Romans 12:1-8, which identifies humility as the core virtue for Christians, allowing them to recognize and respect all the other gifts present within the Body of Christ.
Romans 12:1-8
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Gifts Of The Spirit, Humility, Body Of Christ, Friendship
How To Present a Christian Apologetic
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary by Scott Hoezee on 1 Peter 3:13-22, which emphasizes the gentleness and humility necessary for offering a true depiction of the Gospel.
1 Peter 3:13-22
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Apologetics, Witness, Humility, Evangelism
The Irony of God’s Grandeur
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Commentary by Scott Hoezee on Isaiah 40:21-31: While emphasizing the separation between God and humans, this passage also reminds us that the same God who made the stars knows us by name and loves us.
Isaiah 40:21-31
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God's Sovereignty, Awe, Glory, Humility
Behold the Dead Man Walking
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
"Behold the loser, the victim, the dead man walking." These words could have easily been John the Baptist’s, says Scott Hoezee. These preaching notes explore the oddness of the phrase “Lamb of God” in John 1:29-42.
John 1:29-42
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Epiphany, Humility, John The Baptist, Lamb Of God