Easter 2020
2023 04 09 Easter Sunday
Love and Unity in the Face of Death — May 24, 2020
It’s hard to talk about death. Jesus knows he is about to die and here’s what he shares with his disciples: words of compassion and confidence that they will carry on his work of embodying God’s love in the world so that God’s mission of reconciliation and eternal life may…
We Know The Way (John 14:1-14)
Sermon May 10, 2020 As Jesus is gathered with his disciples who are preparing for something they have never experienced before – the coming arrest, crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus – he tells them not to let their hearts be troubled and that they know the way to follow because Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. We look to the example of…
…And Have It ABUNDANTLY
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He comes that the world might have life and have it abundantly. He is with us in these and every time and for that we give thanks. Christ also calls us to come alongside others and offer the peace, comfort, love, forgiveness, and life that we have received.
But We Had HOPED – Gospel Reading and Sermon
In the midst of this pandemic, what is something you had hoped would go differently? Something you didn’t bet to experience? An outcome that was the opposite of your desired choice? In Luke 24, later in the day on the first Easter, Jesus shows up alongside disciples on the road to Emmaus with…
Christ is Indeed Risen – Easter 2020 Gospel Reading and Sermon
Pastor Drew offers a sermon for Easter using Matthew’s Resurrection morning account (Matthew 28:1-10) There is nothing that can hold Jesus bound – no system of oppression, no rulers or authorities, no virus, no brokenness, no, not even death can keep Christ at bay. Jesus is risen this…