Jesus’ Voice – Can you hear it?

As we walk this world, listen for Jesus’ voice! Text: John 10:22-30; Fourth Sunday of Easter We sometimes strain to hear Jesus’ voice. Around the world,Christians are being persecuted and killed. These senseless actions seem unbelievable, in this day and age. Yet, St. Paul reminds us that “nothing can separate us from the love of […]

Jesus loves us, despite our mistakes

Encounters with the Risen Jesus bring us face-to-face with our mistakes Text: John 21:1-19; Third Sunday of Easter Jesus’ closest followers made more than their share of mistakes. Yet, Jesus showed them an all-forgiving love as he called them to ever-deeper service in the Way. The risen Jesus offered breakfast to his followers on the shores […]

Peace be with you!

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Jesus offers peace – No matter what! Sermon text: John 20: 19-31; Second Sunday of Easter “Peace be with you!” These are the first words Jesus has for his disciples when he appears to them after his resurrection. They are afraid for their lives. They had fled when he was arrested. Peter had denied him […]

Easter – He is Risen Indeed!

Be on the look-out for the risen Jesus! Text: Luke 24:13-49, Easter Sunday The risen Jesus was the last person this group of grieving women had expected to find when they went to Jesus’ grave early that first Easter. They carried spices to properly prepare a dead body. They hadn’t had time to do a […]

Palm Sunday – The Passion of Our Lord!

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Peace Players Presents Jesus’ Passion! Text: Luke 22:15 – 23:56; Palm Sunday, Jesus’ Passion & the beginning of Holy Week Friends, food and celebration – that’s what brought Jesus and his followers together for their Last Supper. Then, warnings, anguished prayers, disappointment, betrayal. Things got worse fast: Arrest, fear, denials, a rigged trial, torture. Then, […]