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Jesus Ascension Message: ‘May they be one’

“As we are one, may they be one” Text: John 17:20-26; Read it here. Seventh Sunday of Easter. One in love for God and for each other. Before Jesus left his followers for the final time — this time, ascending into heaven — he prayed for us. He begged God to protect us. Jesus warned […]

How Do We Show Our Love for God?

Many ways for us to show our love for God! Text: John 14:23-29; read it here. Sixth Sunday of Easter As he gets ready to leave his followers, Jesus challenges them — and us — to show our love for God. He doesn’t give a lot of specifics. “If you love me, you will keep […]

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 […]