The season that begins on Easter Sunday and continues through Ascension. This time celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his appearance to his followers.
May 24, 2020 7th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 5: 6-11 and Acts 1: 6-14 At some point in all our lives, we left home. Think about that statement for a minute. Even back in ancient times, most people left the …
May 21, 2020 Scripture readings – Luke 24: 44-53 Theme: Jesus’ earthly ministry was done, so he left the earth to be in Heaven with the Father. He also promised that he would return exactly as he had left – …
May 17, 2020 6th Sunday of Easter Scripture reading – 1st Peter 2: 4-10 From the Epistle to Diognetus, written around 130 AD, listen to the following description of early Christians: “For the Christians are distinguished from others neither by country, nor …
May 13, 2020 Scripture readings – Matthew 7:24-27 Theme: Jesus chose Simon upon whom he would build his church; he changed his name to something we more commonly recognize: “Peter” – the Rock. Jesus asks us to build our faith …
May 10, 2020 5th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 3: 13-22 and Acts 17: 22-34 Since it’s Mother’s Day, I think we should all think back to our childhoods and remember our mothers. As we do, let’s focus on all …
May 6, 2020 Scripture readings – John 14: 23-24 Theme: The Lord is not interested in “bossing” us around. He desires a relationship based on trust and love. When Jesus asked us to “obey” his teaching, he was asking (not …
May 3, 2020 4th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 2: 19-25 and John 10: 1-11 “There’s two sides to every story,” the old saying goes. We all know that…even if we would prefer to only listen to or believe just …
April 29, 2020 Scripture – Psalm 44: 23-26 Theme: It is okay for us to cry out to God, or to complain to God, or even to scream and yell at God. God understands our pain and loves us anyway. …
April 26, 2020 3rd Sunday of Easter Scripture reading – Luke 24: 13-35 To begin today’s sermon, here is a recent news article: Insider On-Line Magazine, March 19, 2020 A group of friends spent 25 days rafting in the Grand Canyon …