As Jesus approached the cross, he prayed, “So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed.” (John 17:5 NRSV) The ascension of Jesus signaled the successful end of his earthly ministry, the return of his heavenly glory, his exaltation by the Father, … Continue reading "The Ascension and You" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3025 | Eyewitness Testimony Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Like the stories of Jesus in the Bible, the courtroom drama that we see on TV is based on eyewitness testimony. Our human biases can … Continue reading "Sermon for May 16, 2021—Ascension Sunday" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 47; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Lance McKinnon (from Acts 1:11) When Jesus Goes Over Our Head Introduction [Note to preacher: in some nations, including the USA, today is Mother’s Day. If you are in one of those nations, you will want to add material, perhaps in the introduction, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 13, 2018 (Ascension Sunday)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9 or Psalm 93:1-5; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 ASCENSION DEFICIT DISORDER (Luke 22:44-53) By Lance McKinnon Introduction Many Christians, it seems, suffer from “ascension deficit disorder.” Perhaps that’s because few churches celebrate Jesus’ ascension, which occurred 40 days after his resurrection and 10 days before the sending of the Spirit on … Continue reading "Sermon for May 28, 2017 (Ascension Sunday)" Read the article
