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John 14: 23-29, Easter 6 C, “Same Genetic Code”

Monday, April 12th, 2010

“Same Genetic Code” is a sermon interpretation of John 14: 23-29.  Parents and children share the same genetics. 
         
I have this strange sensation that overcomes me occasionally. Perhaps you have had similar experiences. I think you have. Sometimes, I will be using my hands. I will be using my hands and fingers to [...]

Revelation 21:1-6, Easter 5 C, “Death Will Be No More”

Friday, April 9th, 2010

“See the home of God is among mortals. God will dwell with them; they will be God’s peoples, and God will be with them; God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”
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John 10: 1-18, 22-30, Easter 4 C, “True Identity”

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

“True Identity” is a sermon interpretation of John 10: 1-30. Today is better known as Good Shepherd Sunday. It has been Good Shepherd Sunday for centuries. Today, I would like to focus on three characteristics that we human beings share with sheep.
           The first is this: [...]

John 21:1-19, Easter 3C, “Do You Love Me?”

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ My guess is that Jesus was referring all of these things that were there on the shore: boats, nets, fish, food, family and friends. Why did Peter deny Jesus three times in the first [...]

Sermon on John 20:19-31, Easter 2 C, “Thomas: A Recovering Skeptic”

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

“Recovering Skeptic” is a sermon interpretation of John 20: 19-31. 
Thomas was the type of person who had lots of questions.  Doubts, questions and skepticism often lead to deeper faith and larger faith.
     Let me give you some illustrations of this. As you know, we pastors teach confirmation to your [...]

I Corinthians 15:55, Easter, “Death has lost it’s sting”

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Theme: this image reinforces the spiritual theme that death has lost its power, lost its sting (empty tomb background with stingerless bee).        
Easter holds wonderful promise! It is the day in which God is convincing us of the resurrection and on that same day is challenging the skeptic that lives in [...]