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Sermons on John (Page 11)
The early church faced many challenges and tribulations. When Christians had to worship in secret due to persecution, John encouraged them to stand firm in their faith. We can take encouragement today from these words written for the early church in the decades after Christ’s resurrection. Even today, He will shelter us if we only…
When Jesus said His last final goodbye, John 17 captured this prayer, a prayer for who and what mattered most to Him: “May God’s people be one!” Today, we sometimes pull back and exist in isolation. May we strive to be one, to overlook our differences, and tear down those barriers. Lord, help us…
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…