The Word this Sunday – 04.14.24
3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 On this third Sunday of Easter, the revised common lectionary presents Luke’s version of Jesus's post-resurrection appearance to the disciples. Some of the same themes are present. The disciples are afraid and still doubting. Then Jesus makes himself present in flesh and …
Sermon 03.31.24 – Go and Tell
The Word this Sunday – 03.31.24
Easter - Resurrection of Our Lord Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 Mark's depiction of the resurrection may fall a little flat. It is concise and almost devoid of emotion, except for verse 8, believed to be the original short end of his gospel. "Terror and amazement seized them; and they …
Sermon 03.29.24 – Here I AM
The Word this Good Friday – 03.29.24
Isaiah 52:13--53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1--19:42 From our Lord's wondrous example of generous love, we move to the scandal of the cross. How did it come to this? Was it necessary? This is one of those times when the original text, in this case Koine Greek, is helpful. When the soldiers and the …
Sermon 03.28.24 – Exemplify
The Word this Maundy Thursday – 03.28.24
Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 We began our Holy Week with an example of lavish generosity extended to Jesus by the unnamed lady from Bethany amid the dreadful circumstances leading to his death. This Maundy Thursday, Jesus himself sets the example for us. In similar ways to Mark, John …
Sermon 03.24.24 – In Remembrance of Her
The Word This Sunday – 03.24.24
Palm/Passion Sunday Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1--15:47 The passion narrative that opens our Holy Week celebration is still very much good news. Jesus, the rabbi from little Nazareth, was willing to go through all that so we could always have another chance to reconcile with God and everything God made. Despite this, …
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