What does it mean to be an Easter person? Three newly baptized women, Bob Miller, and the pastors of this church can tell you. What about you? Psalm 118:24, John 20:19-31
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Sermons on easter
Drawing on the women’s reaction to the empty tomb, inviting the hearer to remember one’s own confirmation, and the questions that arise as Easter people to this specific story of the resurrection and our life’s struggles, this Easter sermon brings “Christ is Risen” home to St. John’s.
During this Easter season we are reminded once again that Jesus is in the business of blessing us with life. Therefore any voice that threatens to take life away, that threatens to destroy or steal or kill, literally or theoretically, is not the voice of the good shepherd. So even if someone comes in the […]
Is believing Thomas given an encouragement from the Easter Jesus or is doubting Thomas chastised for his unbelief? The listener is invited to see doubt not as an end choice but a powerful motivator for a new day. Reference is made to the 2008 movie “Doubt” and its opening sermon.
Today we are reminded of the importance of our role in the church. Just as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as countless others including many of our grandparents, aunts, uncles, moms, dads, cousins, brothers, sisters, and friends, not to mention our church families, have shared the Good news of the risen Christ with […]
In Revelation 5:11- 14 (the text for many hymns of praise) there are 22 uses of the word “and.” It speaks to a God who reigns forever. The text dances with “and’s.” God puts the “unction” in conjunction!
Today we have the familiar story of Thomas, and his delayed encounter with Jesus following the resurrection, from which he is able to proclaim, “My Lord and my God!”. While we may also have our struggles in faith at times, we can rejoice and take heart, for Christ will continue to work in wonderful and […]
The preacher sees God’s power in the use of six little conjunctions in Luke’s resurrection narrative #but God can do what we can never imagine, including the defeat of death.
This sermon makes a comparison between the characteristics of mothers and “mother church.” At their best, both demonstrate nurturing, unity, and are tellers of story (word). Today is First Communion Sunday, church music Sunday, the baptism of Blaine Gapinski, and Mothers Day. Put it all together and you have… EASTER!
When Jesus “shows up” with his disciples after the resurrection, there is joy with disbelief and wondering. The preacher relates a Saturday of three liturgies (funeral, wedding, and scheduled evening service) which become the revelation of how Jesus still “shows up” bringing peace and the forgiveness. You are witnesses of these things.
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