6th Sunday of Easter Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5, John 14:23-29 Jesus' love discourse continues on this 6th Sunday of Easter. In the verses before (21-22), Jesus had said: “They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and my Father will love those who love me, and I …
Sermon 05.18.25 – All The Nations of God
The Word this Sunday – 05.18.25
5th Sunday of Easter Acts11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35 Jesus’ command for his followers to be known as loving disciples is transposed from the foot-washing scene of Maundy Thursday to the 5th Sunday of Easter. The resurrected infant church is now afoot and abroad, fishing for people, nourishing and tending to God’s lambs. …
Sermon 05.11.25 – When the Lamb Becomes a Shepherd
The Word this Sunday – 05.11.25
4th Sunday of Easter Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 My sheep hear and follow me, and no one will snatch them from me (John 21:27-28). Jesus speaks plainly to us on this Good Shepherd Sunday. All who confess him as Savior and Lord belong to him and are heirs of his promise. …
Sermon 05.04.25 – Recalled
The Word this Sunday – 05.04.25
3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 The gospel on this 3rd Sunday of Easter brings a master class in remembrance by the resurrected Christ. We find the disciples in the 21st Chapter of John still adrift despite Jesus’ previous appearance when he breathed on them and sent them out …
Sermon 04.20.25 – Known Differently
The Word this Sunday – 04.20.25
Ressurection of Our Lord There is a basic pattern to the four resurrection narratives in the gospels (see also Mathew 28: 1-10; Mark 16:1-8; John 20:1-10). Women go to the place of Jesus’s burial doing what they must do. Life continues. Who they were varies a bit depending on the evangelist, but their reaction to …
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