Resources on Scott Hoezee

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

In this podcast on Matthew 13:31-46, Scott Hoezee and David Bast remark on the subversive nature of parables about God's kingdom, focusing on how God uses insignificant people and things in unexpected ways.

Matthew 13:31-35, 44-46

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Parable, Kingdom Of God, Providence, Joy

Believing God's Call

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This resource by Scott Hoezee and David Bast looks at the story of Moses and a message from Paul to show us why it’s possible to believe God’s call in our lives, even if it's surprising.

Exodus 3, 4; Romans 12:1-8 Hebrews 11, 12

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Calling, God's Will, Gift, Kingdom Of God

Preaching in the Power of the Spirit

Leopoldo Sanchez | Global Worship

Article about Preaching

A video recording of a seminar teaching how to preach in the power of the spirit while highlighting issues of marginality and welcoming into God’s kingdom (1:54). Contributers include Leopoldo Sanchez, Scott Hoezee, and David Beelen....

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Inclusion, Kingdom Of God, Marginalization, Power Of The Holy Spirit

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

Is Jesus Really Calling Us to Hate Our Family?

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter for Luke 14:25-33 unpacks the nuance of the word “hate” and turns our attention to the higher calling we have as citizens of God’s kingdom. Includes illustration ideas.

Luke 14:25-33

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Family, Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Sacrifice

Taking the Long View

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on Matthew 25:1-13 focuses on preparation, suggesting that wise believers take the long view, living into the kingdom at every moment, whether the end comes soon or not.

Matthew 25:1-13

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Second Coming, Bridegroom, Kingdom Of God, Apocalypse

Christ the King Who Suffered

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Preaching commentary by Scott Hoezee on Luke 23:33-43 for Christ the King Sunday. In one sense, Jesus gave in to the taunts on the cross—but in so doing he turned those taunts on their head.

Luke 23:33-43

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Advent, Christ The King Sunday, Reign Of Christ, Heaven

The Now and the Not Yet

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter on Luke 4:14-21, Scott Hoezee observes that we are suspended between the proclamation and the fulfillment of the promises of Isaiah 61. Includes illustration idea.

Luke 4:14-21

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Epiphany, Prophecy, Kingdom Of God, Promises Of God

Looking Toward the Peaceful Kingdom of God

Scott Hoezee | The Twelve

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Drawing on Micah 4:3 and Isaiah 2:4, this article on nonviolence by Scott Hoezee questions why some Christians celebrate weapons when the futuristic Kingdom of God is associated with swords becoming plowshares. (Length: 05:03)

Isaiah 2:4; Micah 4:3

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Guns, Nonviolence, Plowshare, Kingdom Of God

Faith

Scott Hoezee | 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

The Prospect of Judgment

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Preaching notes by Scott Hoezee on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. We don't like to pay much attention to God's words of judgment, but our joy will be deepest and truest when our evangelism presents the whole story.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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Joy, Evangelism, Judgment, Kingdom Of God

The Kingdom of God

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

The Bible reveals what life will look like in God's kingdom under the reign of Jesus. But how do we live as kingdom citizens now? This radio episode examines scripture and the kingdom of God.

Matthew 5:3-10; Luke 17:20-21 Revelation 4:1-6

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Citizens, Kingdom Of God, Jesus, Reign Of Christ

A Promise for Preachers

Kurt Lammi | Day1

Article about Preaching

Reflecting on Jesus' parables of the mustard seed and the yeast (Matthew 13:31-32), Kurt Lammi offers encouragement to preachers that their activities for God's kingdom actually matter.

Matthew 13:31-32

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Parables, Ministry, Promises, Preaching

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

The Mystery of Kingdom Growth

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Commentary on the parables of Mark 4:26-34 by Scott Hoezee, who points to the quiet, small, yet powerful effects of the gospel, which works over time to change hearts.

Mark 4:26-34

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Evangelism, Parables, Kingdom Of God, Seed

Think Up And Look Up!

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Preaching notes on Colossians 3:1-4 by Scott Hoezee, who 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.

Colossians 3:1-4

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Resurrection, Heaven, Kingdom Of God, Easter

No More Business as Usual

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Commentary on Luke 12:49-56 by Scott Hoezee, who describes "the wrecking ball of Jesus’ kingdom" — Jesus demands that we learn a whole new way of life, not just a better version of our current self.

Luke 12:49-56

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Kingdom Of God, Conflict, C. S. Lewis, Conversion

The Kingdom of God Is Now

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Preaching notes by Scott Hoezee on Mark 1:29-39. Jesus announces the reign of God and casts out demons. But this is not a 'once upon a time story'; rather, God's reign is real, here and now.

Mark 1:29-39

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Awareness Of God, Work Of Jesus Christ, Kingdom Of God, Demons

Jesus's New World Order

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Preaching notes by Scott Hoezee on Matthew 5:1-12: Jesus has come to bring a new order, where the last are first and the excellent are those derided by the rest of the world.

Matthew 5:1-12

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Beatitudes, Kingdom Of God, Discipleship, Politics

Rejoicing in the Kingdom

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Commentary on Luke 13:31-35 by Scott Hoezee, who says that this odd passage reminds us of the kingdom’s reality and of our need to rejoice in that kingdom, no matter how many surprises it delivers.

Luke 13:31-35

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Lent, Kingdom Of God, Herod, Pharisees