Sermon for May 14, 2017 (fifth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Pet. 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 SHARING IN GOD’S COMMUNITY (1 Peter 1:22-2:10) (a sermon about church unity and participation) By Ted Johnston Introduction The Christians to whom Peter wrote were facing the likelihood of increased persecution from the Romans. … Continue reading "Sermon for May 14, 2017" Read the article
Sermon for May 7, 2017 (fourth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23:1-6; 1 Pet. 2:19-25; John 10:1-10 THE GOOD SHEPHERD (John 10:1-10) By Martin Manuel Introduction On YouTube at http://youtu.be/Coq_grSFlNs Today is the 4th Sunday of Easter, traditionally referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Its theme is Jesus the Shepherd of God’s flock and … Continue reading "Sermon for May 7, 2017" Read the article
Sermon for April 30, 2017 (third Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:14, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Pet. 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 COMING TO FAITH IN JESUS (Luke 24:13-35) By Linda Rex Today, the third Sunday of the Easter season, let’s look at encountering Jesus. In our reading in Luke’s Gospel, two disciples of Jesus, walking … Continue reading "Sermon for April 30, 2017" Read the article
Sermon for April 23, 2017 (second Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:14, 22-32; Psalm 16:1-11; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 THE POWER OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION (John 20:19-31) By Ted Johnston Introduction The news that Jesus had risen from the dead spread rapidly among his followers—at first with skepticism, then hesitation, but finally with enthusiasm and … Continue reading "Sermon for April 23, 2017" Read the article
Sermon for April 16, 2017 (Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43 or Jer. 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Col. 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Matt. 28:1-10 THE DAWNING OF THE NEW DAY (John 20:1-18) By Ted Johnston (drawing on commentary by Michael Card) Biographies usually end with the subject’s death. But John’s recounting of the story of Jesus is not … Continue reading "Sermon for April 16, 2017 (Easter)" Read the article
