Sermon for April 21, 2019 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLE-Wqplkq4 Program Transcript Readings: Acts 10:34-43 • Psalm 118:1-2; 14-24 • 1 Cor. 15:19-26 • John 20:1-18 This week’s theme is Christ is Savior for all. The Psalmist starts off by reminding us God’s love … Continue reading "Sermon for April 21, 2019" Read the article
Readings: Isaiah 52:12-53:12 • Psalm 22:1-31 • Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9 • John 18-19 This week’s theme is The Passion. One suggestion is simply to read the passages from a modern translation with a bit of discussion and a prayer after each reading. Isaiah shares the prophecies about Jesus’ sacrifice. Psalm 22 is the Psalm Jesus … Continue reading "Sermon for April 19, 2019 – Good Friday (This can also be used for Maundy Thursday)" Read the article
Readings: Exodus 12:1-14 • Psalm 116:1-2. 12-19 • 1 Cor. 11:23-26 • John 13:1-17, 31-35 This week’s theme is The New Covenant. Exodus reminds us of the first Passover, when the unblemished lamb was killed and the blood saved those in the household. The Psalmist reminds us that God has heard our cry and … Continue reading "Sermon for April 18, 2019 – Maundy (Holy) Thursday – Lord’s Supper" Read the article
Sermon for April 14, 2019 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfAHL4paO-U Program Transcript Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9 • Psalm 31:9-16 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Luke 22:14-23:56 This week’s theme is The Liturgy of the Passion. The prophet Isaiah talks about God giving strength in the midst … Continue reading "Sermon for April 14, 2019" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 2:1-21; Ps. 104:24-35; Rom. 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 15:18-16:15) (Drawing on Wiersbe Bible Commentary, New Bible Commentary, Parable of Joy by Michael Card, and The Gospel of John by F.F. Bruce) The Holy Spirit’s Three-Fold Ministry Introduction Today is Pentecost and we celebrate the outpouring of … Continue reading "Sermon for May 20, 2018 (Pentecost)" 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 10:44-48; Ps. 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; Ps. 98) The Circle of Love Introduction Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter, and Ascension Day is this Thursday. Today’s readings remind us of two truths related to Jesus’ ascension: first, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 6, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Sermon by Cathy Deddo (from John 15:1-11) On Being Branches Introduction What is the heart of the Christian life? That important question is answered in our Gospel reading today in John chapter 15, where Jesus is teaching his disciples concerning the vine and branches. Having left … Continue reading "Sermon for April 29, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 4:5-12; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from John 10:11-15; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; Acts 4:5-12) It’s About Sheep Introduction Rock, vine, lamb of God, bread of life, light of the world, many are the metaphors used for our Savior, but one of my favorites is … Continue reading "Sermon for April 22, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 3:12-19; Ps. 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 Sermon by Linda Rex (from Luke 24:36b-48 and 1 John 3:1-7, 14) In Touch with Jesus Introduction Many people go through life as though there is no reality other than what can be seen, heard, tasted, smelled and touched. It seems that they don’t … Continue reading "Sermon for April 15, 2018" Read the article
