On this third Sunday in Easter, the Scripture reading from John 21:1-19 invites us to both continue celebrating Jesus’ resurrection and to recognize Jesus’ presence among us in the midst of ordinary life. After the excitement of the resurrection, the
Happy Easter! Today, we celebrate the greatest news in history: Jesus is alive! The tomb is empty! Death is defeated! Today’s sermon encourages us to look to both the cross and the empty tomb, reflecting on Easter’s intersection of grief
Today’s Good Shepherd Sunday sermon explores the question, “What does love look like?” In 1st John 3:16, we read: “We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for
In today’s sermon on Luke 24:36b-48, we continue the story of that first Easter Sunday, exploring the significance of Jesus’ greeting of “Peace be with you.” More than earthly security, Jesus offers spiritual peace and empowerment to face life’s challenges.
Christ is risen! In Mark’s gospel, the Easter story ends with fear and uncertainty, but the cliffhanger ending invites us into the story. God is doing something new in our world, even today. Christ is risen! This year’s Easter Gospel