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Who is Jesus?

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship

Assurance of Pardon and 4 more types

Carrie Steenwyk and Scott Hoezee share a multi-week series for the Lenten season, with sermon notes that focus on the gospel of Mark. Includes song suggestions and prayers of confession.

Mark 1:9-15 (+ more); 15, 16:1-8

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Identity, Lent, Messiah, Temptation Of Christ

Knowing the Lord

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Scott Hoezee's preaching notes on Jeremiah 31:31-34 remind us of the considerable lengths to which God went to make known God's love for us—Jesus Christ, God's beloved Son, on the cross.

Jeremiah 31:31-34

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Lent, Crucifixion, God's Love, Knowledge Of God

Living the Dream

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on Psalm 126 suggests that the joy accompanying Israel's restoration applies to the gospel. A scene from J. R. R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" is suggested for a sermon illustration.

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Dream, Joy, Lent, Restoration

Mardi Gras and Giving Up the Ghost

Scott Hoezee | The Twelve

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Scott Hoezee's Lenten reflection observes that "we Americans are not very good at giving up much of anything" - and the church is not exempt from that attitude.

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Lent, Sacrifice, Swearing, Politics

Past Failures

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Scott Hoezee’s commentary on Psalm 95 reflects on the "feeling of whiplash" the psalm gives us and how it is only by grace that we can move forward from our past failures. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Grace, Guilt, Judgment, Lent

Greater Than Our Sin

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Scott Hoezee's preaching notes on Romans 5:12-19 explore how the fallout of Adam's rebellion makes us feel that we are stuck with ourselves and how the gift of grace restores our lives.

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Lent, Grace, Sin, Restoration

A Dream Come True

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation

Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on Psalm 126 reflects on the joyful response of the Israelites to God's restoring their fortunes. Video of a scene from "The Return of the King" is an illustration idea.

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Dream, Joy, Lent, Restoration

The Servant Suffers

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This video with transcript considers Isaiah 50 and 52 for insight into how and why the servant of the Lord endured suffering and how that suffering fits into the big picture of salvation. (Length: 25:01)

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Lent, Suffering, Death, Salvation

The Cost of Discipleship

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This podcast on Luke 9:57-62 and 14:25-33 looks at a number of would-be disciples, followers of Jesus, who for one reason or another wouldn't, or couldn't, pay the cost of discipleship.

Luke 9:57-62, 14:25-33

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Discipleship, Lent

Are We Faking It?

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship

Map and 4 more types

This unique lenten series calls us to an honest examination of our hearts, lives, and practices through the voices of famous outsiders, Freud, Marx and Nietzsche, who questioned our motives for Christian practices.

Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 13:1-9 (+ more); Philippians 3:4-21, 4:1

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Lent, Hypocrisy, Daily Living, Integrity

Confession’s Perils

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship

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Article about Preaching

Scott Hoezee reflects on why preachers might want include corporate confession and repentance in their sermons to foster self-examination and reform within their congregations.

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Confession, Lent, Philosophy

Transforming the Wilderness

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

In this commentary on Mark 1:9-15, Scott Hoezee shares that Lent begins in the wilderness. Jesus entered wilderness, suffering, and death, so that he might restore shalom. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Evil, Hope, Lent, Shalom

Disciples Follow

Scott Hoezee | Reformed Worship

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Article about Church Life and Leadership

In the church we have a word for becoming a better follower. It’s discipleship. Disciples follow. Disciples are students, apprentices, underlings who take their cues from the Master.

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Lent, Leadership, Discipleship, Spiritual Growth

God's Never Ending Call

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13: In this seemingly hopeless passage, Scott Hoezee finds an opportunity to look at ourselves honestly, to repent, and to sing God’s grace in Christ once again.

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

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Lent, Sin, Forgiveness, Honesty

The Activate Switch

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

In this commentary, Scott Hoezee notes that Joshua 5:9-12 marks the beginning of the Israelites' task to "remember who they are and whose they are" as they live in the Promise Land. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Dependence, God's Provision, Grace, Gratitude

Getting the Credit Without Doing the Work

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

In these preaching notes, Scott Hoezee compares Romans 4:1-17 to a courtroom drama, framing Paul's discussion of salvation by grace through faith as a powerful closing argument. Includes illustration idea.

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Redemption, Salvation, Grace, Faith

Covenant Love

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Preaching notes by Scott Hoezee on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. Using the story of Abraham’s circumcision, Hoezee explores the intimate nature of God’s sacraments, which are confirmations of God's covenant love. Includes sermon illustration.

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

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Lent, Covenant, Sacraments, God's Love

Lenten Joy

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

A Lenten sermon starter for Luke 15:1-2 and 11-32 by Scott Hoezee. Jesus represents a God of generous joy who throws a party for every lost child who shows up. Includes illustration idea.

Luke 15:1-2, 11-32

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Lent, Joy, Parable Of The Prodigal Son, Lost

God’s Cosmic Reconciliation

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

Commentary by Scott Hoezee on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, which reminds us that wholeness is promised to us, but comes not through our own actions, but rather through the reconciliation accomplished by God.

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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Lent, Reconciliation, Restoration, Shalom

Would Anyone Come?

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

The Greeks' request to Philip to see Jesus is answered in a way: they could see him, suffering and dying, on Friday. Preaching commentary by Scott Hoezee on John 12:20-36.

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Crucifixion, Courage, Lent