3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 The air continues to be a little heavy among Jesus' disciples after his death at the cross and the miracle of the resurrection. The road to Emmaus, however, provides us with Luke's perspective on Jesus appearing to the disciples and …
Sermon 04.16.23 – Therapeutic Deism
The Word Today – 04.16.23
2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 The cross and the empty tomb forgive our sins, renew the body of Christ, and send it out to proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the sake of the world. Nonetheless, it is a very tough act to follow. The witnesses …
Sermon 04.09.23 – Truth Telling
The Word Today – 04.09.23
Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-15a The opposing crowds present when Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matthew 21:8-11) have collided, and there was a false sense of both triumph and defeat. However, God was done at the cross. The great reversal for the ages arrives with very distinct tales to tell. Everybody …
Sermon 04.07.23 – Forsaken Not
Sermon 04.06.23 – Remembered
The Word Today – 04.07.23
Good Friday Isaiah 52:13--53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1--19:42 The Reign of God made visible to us gets a challenge for the ages when its humble, stricken, and despised King faces off with the supreme leader of this world who brings on the fullness of his arsenal. Betrayal, lies, self-righteousness, violence, envy, fear, avarice, everything, …
The Word Today – 04.06.23
Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Jesus has arrived in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with his disciples, as would be their custom as faithful Israelites. All the descendants of the Mount Sinai covenant gather on this yearly festival to remember the day God passed over …
Bridging Faith 