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Sermons on John (Page 10)
Pictures of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, but that’s only part of the story. In reality, shepherds were tough! Like earthly shepherds, He stood ready to protect His sheep from the enemies of the church–this was the strong & tough side of our Good Shepherd. Even today, He continues to give abundant life.…
Reflecting back on times of peace and times of unrest, when do you find your times of peace? Can we ever have peace of our own making? Instead, help us to realize that real true peace comes to us through Jesus Christ. Like He came to the disciples behind their locked doors, Jesus comes to…
As we celebrate Easter and our Lord’s resurrection, may we also take time to appreciate and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. We give thanks for Pastor Vern, our congregation, friends and family, and pray that you and yours are blessed at Easter and throughout the year!
On that Sunday morning when Jesus was raised from the dead, his followers knew not what to think. They were afraid. In the chaos that followed the news spread like wildfire that Jesus was alive! Help us to share that excitement in the news that He is risen indeed! We wish you and your family…
In our discussion of crossroads this Lenten season, every event and decision led up to the choice point faced by Jesus of Nazareth. Facing Pilate, the beatings and humiliation of the Crucifixion, Jesus could have chosen differently, but he made His Choice–for us!
It’s easy to see the events of Holy Week from our perspective as believers. But imagine the perspective of the disciples and others central to the story of our Lord’s last week before his glorious resurrection. What a challenge they faced as the week unfolded! Lord may we also examine our trials through the lens…
At the death of Lazarus, the entire community grieved. Even Jesus wept. While we mourn those we lose to death, we, like Martha, still have the hope of resurrection and life in Jesus. As Lazarus rose we too will rise in heaven. Thanks be to God!
As humans, we must learn to see. When Jesus made the blind man to see, this was a miracle. He had to learn to judge distances and integrate his existing senses with this new input. As Jesus brought light and sight to this man, he brings light to all. May we reflect His light in…
When the Samaritan woman went to the well, she encountered healing worship. Jesus broke through many taboos of the day to speak with her. In sharing his living water, he met not physical or material needs, but spiritual needs to bring her true healing. Jesus continues to meet our needs today, if we only let…
The readings for today are: Isaiah 49:1–7 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 John 1:29–42a What do we see in a picture? It can be a highly individual perception. John saw Jesus the lamb and the spirit as a dove when Jesus was baptized. This picture was a signal to John – that Jesus would baptize with the…