Podcasts about easter acts

2025 Jun 1 SUN: ASCENSION OF THE LORD S (Seventh Sunday of Easter) Acts 1: 1-11/ Ps 47: 2-3. 6-7. 8-9 (6)/ Heb 9: 24-28; 10: 19-23/ Lk 24: 46-53 As I mentioned last week, I am intending to concentrate through the 15th of June on God the Holy Spirit.  And we have another help today in the passage from the letter to the Hebrews. He is asking us to imagine the heavenly sanctuary itself, which of course is beyond imagining. I know it exists. It is the proper place for the blessed Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We are to picture God the Son returning to that heavenly sanctuary with His own blood offered in sacrifice for the salvation of all of us. And we are called to understand the difference between offering sacrifices over and over, as opposed to the one great sacrifice which is effective for all of us for all time. And we understand that once the Son of God has returned to that heavenly sanctuary, He does send power from on high, and this is God the Holy Spirit. I mentioned last week that I think of the Holy Spirit in terms of what you and I experience as we get to know one another and seek to live together according to the love of God. We know that we can put two people together and they can feel very isolated from one another. They can also feel hostile to each other, but the Holy Spirit is in our midst and that Spirit allows us to become friends, to appreciate and love one another. We understand that the Holy Spirit comes to form the body of Christ here and now in our earthly existence. Today we have also been given two accounts of Jesus' ascension, one from the end of Luke, the other from the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. And we understand that we are in fact to be the body of Christ here and now following the Apostles. And of course next week we celebrate that strange and beautiful event in which there's a mighty wind and tongues of flame and the ability to communicate across barriers. This is what we seek to receive and to exercise. This is the gift won for us through the death and resurrection of Jesus in his breaking of the power of evil, in his giving us an invincible power, the power of love.

PETE KELLEY, Lead Pastor / Seventh Sunday of Easter / Acts 1.1-11

JER SWIGART, Global Immersion Project / Sixth Sunday of Easter / Acts 16:9-15

Delnora Williams-Sixth Sunday of Easter-Acts 14:8-18;Revelation 21-22;John 14:21-29

Join Dina Marie Hale on this weekly broadcast as she reflects upon the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. Today's theme is: "His Final Message" Resources used in this recording are:The Word Among Us Daily Meditations for April 17-May 31, 2022 Easter 2022. www.WAU.ORG2022 Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word: United States Edition www.LTP.orgThe readings for the Mass for the 6th Sunday of Easter: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23, and John 14:23-29.For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter - Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29Let's be clear - being a follower of Jesus Christ is not for the weak of heart. Not just because it could lead to being ostracized or having to make difficult decisions, although both can be true. Rather, I speak of the gray cloud of unknowing. Those times when we are uncertain what the right decision is and we are hesitant to step out in faith. It would be much easier if someone (the Church? God? Our spouse?) would simply tell us what to do. We don't have to engage - we just do as we are told. But that's not the life of faith to which we are called. We are invited into a dance w/ the Holy Spirit. And the Church. And our loved ones. And we are never settled. That ground continually shifts. The end draws nearer - two more episodes to go. We will wrap up this podcast on the Feast of Pentecost after over five years and 720 episodes. Thank you to all of you for your support, your trust and your presence. I'm humbled and honored. Have a question or a comment? As always, I can be reached at pdjoezenk@gmail.com

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Acts 15:1-18 at Common Table: Binding and Loosing w/ Stephen Poore

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Acts 14:8-18 or Joel 2:21-27; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:1-4, 22-22:5; John 14:21-29.They discuss Paul and Barnabas' time in Lystra, the prophetic imagery of the New Jerusalem in Revelation, and Jesus's promise of the Holy Spirit.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Easter--2019 Book of Common PrayerEaster: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus, by: Wesley Hill--Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, by: Tom Holland--Book recommendation re: substitution—Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrifical Understandings of Jesus's DeathThe Bible ProjectBible Project summary of Revelation: Part 1 and Part 21:09 Collect1:51 Acts 14:8-1817:59Psalm 6726:05 Revelation 21:1-4, 22-22:536:22 John 14:21-29 251:05 Joel 2:21-27 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

PETE KELLEY, Lead Pastor / Fifth Sunday of Easter / Acts 4.32-37

Third Sunday of Easter Acts 6:1-7 at Common Table: Unity w/ Stephen Poore

Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:26-39 at Common Table: Waiting for an Opening w/ Drew Willson

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 13:44-52 or Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 145 or 145:1-9; Revelation 19:1-9; John 13:31-35.They discuss the context of the early church, the acrostic Psalm, the bridal feast of Revelation, and Jesus' Upper Room instruction to love one another.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Easter--2019 Book of Common PrayerEaster: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus, by: Wesley Hill--Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends, by: Catherine Carlson McNiel and Jason HagueThe Bible ProjectBible Project summary of Revelation: Part 1 and Part 21:09 Collect1:40 Acts 13:44-5222:13 Psalm 14528:32 Revelation 19:1-938:22 John 13:31-35 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

5/11/2025 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 9:34-43 Chris Breslin   Slides from May 11, 2025 Music for Sunday's worship gathering Take it Easy by Porter’s Gate Worship Hope of the Poor by Kimbrough Daughters of Zion by Porter’s Gate Worship Sing Over Me by Porter’s Gate Worship Behold by Mission House I’ve Got a River of Life by Lathbury Canticle […]

SEAN DELBECCARO, Pastor of Community and Formation / Fourth Sunday of Easter / Acts 9.36-43

Pastor Mike preaches on Saul's encounter with Jesus and the helaing of the eyes of his soul and how our vision of Jesus heals ours too. 3rd Sunday in Easter: Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:6-14; John 21:1-14 Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter: Acts 13:14b-16, 26-39 or Numbers 27:12-23; Psalm 100; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30.They discuss Paul's welcome to Gentile believers, Revelation's depiction of the suffering of humanity & the compassionate shepherding of Jesus, and Jesus' identification as the Messiah.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Easter--2019 Book of Common PrayerEaster: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus, by: Wesley Hill--Everything is Tuberculosis, by: John Green--Christianity on the Spectrum - podcast episode discussing limitations of textual criticism.The Bible ProjectBible Project summary of Revelation: Part 1 and Part 21:25 Collect2:02 Acts 13:14b-16, 26-3931:54 Psalm 100 36:15 Revelation 7:9-1747:58 John 10:22-30 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

JERELL CARPER, Guest Speaker / Third Sunday of Easter / Acts 9.1-20

In this sermon, Pastor Jason walks us through the foundational marks of the early church, highlighting how believers responded after Christ's resurrection. Beginning with a celebration of worship, Pastor Jason reflects on the importance of the resurrection and how it ignited the formation of the early church. Pastor Jason explores how the church was never meant to be just an institution but a dynamic, Spirit-empowered movement. Through the empowerment of the disciples by the Holy Spirit, the early believers lived lives radically devoted to God's purposes. This sermon focuses on five key devotions that shaped the life and impact of the early church: Devotion to the Word of God – A commitment to truth that grounded their faith. Devotion to Community and Fellowship – Living in authentic, sacrificial relationships. Devotion to Worship – Honoring God with hearts full of praise and reverence. Devotion to Witness and Evangelism – Boldly proclaiming the gospel and expanding the Kingdom. With a heartfelt conclusion and call to action, Pastor Jason challenges us to rekindle these devotions in our lives today, reminding us that the same Spirit who empowered the early church is still at work in us now.   00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Worship 02:34 The Importance of the Resurrection and Early Church Formation 06:23 Understanding the Church as a Movement 10:42 Empowerment of the Disciples and the Role of the Holy Spirit 14:29 Devotion of the Early Church 20:23 Devotion to the Word of God 24:30 Devotion to Community and Fellowship 28:20 Devotion to Worship 32:26 Devotion to Witness and Evangelism 36:17 Conclusion and Call to Action

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the third Sunday of Easter: Acts 9:1-19a or Jeremiah 32:36-31; Psalm 33; Revelation 5:1-14; John 21:1-14.They discuss Saul's Damascus road experience, the imagery in the Psalm, Jesus' glory revealed in the throneroom of heaven, and breakfast on the beach.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Easter--2019 Book of Common PrayerEaster: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus, by: Wesley Hill"Is He Worthy" by Andrew Peterson from the Resurrection Letters albumThe Bible ProjectBible Project summary of Revelation: Part 1 and Part 24:07 Collect4:40 Acts 9:1-19a or Jeremiah 32:36-3124:37 Psalm 3332:14 Revelation 5:1-1442:39 John 21:1-14 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

PETE KELLEY, Lead Pastor / Second Sunday of Easter / Acts 5.27-32

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Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Easter: Acts 5:12a, 17-22, 25-29 or Job 42:1-6; Psalm 111; Revelation 1:(1-8)9-19; John 20:19-31. They discuss the apostles' post-Pentecost courage, miracles, and preaching, the Revelation of Jesus Christ, and Thomas' post-resurrection encounter with Jesus.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Lent--2019 Book of Common PrayerEaster: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus, by: Wesley HillPainting:  The Incredulity of St. Thomas, by: CaravaggioThe Bible ProjectBible Project summary of Revelation: Part 1 and Part 2Bible Project resources for Lent, Holy Week & Easter2:05 Collect2:55 Acts 5:12a, 17-22, 25-2920:15 Psalm 11124:52 Revelation 1:(1-8)9-1939:29 John 20:19-31 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

2025-04-20 Easter -Acts 5:17-39 -"Gamaliel's Perilous Position" by Imperial Berean

Here at Waterbrooke, we have been studying the New Testament book of Acts. This Sunday, we are in Acts 9:32-43 as we celebrate Easter Sunday and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The entire book of Acts is both a demonstration and a defense of the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dr. Brandon Crowe from Westminster Theological Seminary writes: “The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the key emphases of Acts, and this helps us appreciate the theological unity of the entire book.” I would say that the resurrection is THE key emphasis of the book of Acts. The resurrected Christ has transformed His timid disciples into bold apostles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their changed lives and their bold ministries are proof of the resurrection. The pouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is proof that Jesus is both risen and reigning. The conversion of multitudes of people is proof of the power of the risen Christ, beginning to change humanity. Saul of Tarsus' radical conversion is clearly declared to have happened because of his encounter with the resurrected Christ on the road to Damascus. For Luke, every advancement of the kingdom of God into the nations is proof of the resurrected Christ. Acts displays what Jesus continued to do as the risen and reigning Savior and King to advance His kingdom and to bring the nations to Himself. The resurrection has changed everything! C.S. Lewis wrote in his book Miracles, “To preach Christianity meant (to the Apostles) primarily to preach the Resurrection. … The Resurrection is the central theme in every Christian sermon reported in the Acts. The Resurrection and its consequences were the ‘gospel' or good news which the Christians brought.” (Miracles, ch. 16) This Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection and reminded ourselves what it is that we are declaring when we announce and rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Friends, Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Our message is called: What the Resurrection Changes! Let's rejoice this Sunday with great rejoicing and sing and declare with confidence that His resurrection changes everything for good! Looking forward to celebrating Easter with you! Invite your family and friends to celebrate with us! In Christ, Kevin Dibbley, Senior Pastor

The Seventh Sunday of Easter | Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 | Psalm 1 | 1 John 5:9-13 | John 17:6-19 | May 12th, 2024 | Rev. Danny Bryant | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN) 

Readings for May 12, 2024 The Ascension and The Seventh Sunday in Easter The Ascension Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 Psalm 93 (Alternative) Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 16:15-20 (Catholic Mass) Luke 24:44-53 The Seventh Sunday in Easter Acts 1:12-26 Psalm 1 Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 (Catholic Mass) 1 John 4:11-16 (Catholic Mass) 1 John 5:9-15 John 17:6-19

Readings for May 5, 2024--The Sixth Sunday in Easter Acts 10: 25-26; 34-48 Psalm 98 1 John 4:7-10 (Catholic Mass) 1 John 5:1-8 John 15:9-17

Readings for the 6th Sunday in Easter - Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; I John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17All three readings are too good to set one aside - and a common thread runs through all three. What, exactly, does love look like? The answer, particularly in the first reading, will surprise you. And if it doesn't, I'm not sure I did a good job explaining it...Special thanks to Bridget Zenk for her composition and performing of our intake and outtake music. And thank you to all of you for continuing to listen and break open God's Word with me. I'm humbled and honored. If you have a question or a comment, shoot it my way at pdjoezenk@gmail.com. And pass the pod on to a friend!

The Fifth Sunday of Easter | Acts 8:26-40 | Psalm 22:25-31 | 1 John 4:7-21 | John 15:1-8 | April 28th 2024 | Rev. Danny Bryant | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)  Readings & Resources: My Bright Abyss - Christian Wiman | Sabbath as Resistance - Walter Brueggemann | Addiction and Grace - Gerald May 

The Rev. Seth Cain - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Acts 8:26-40

Readings for April 28, 2024--The Fifth Sunday in Easter Acts 8:26-40 Acts 9:26-31 (Catholic Mass) Psalm 22:25-32 (Protestant & Catholic Mass) Psalm 150 1 John 3:18-24 (Catholic Mass) 1 John 4:1-21 John 15:1-8

Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter - Acts 9:26-31; John 15:1-8The further we get from Easter, the less "Eastery" our readings sound. Today we hear of Paul attempting to find his footing in Jerusalem among the apostles and Jesus speaking to us of grapes and vines and fruit that will remain. But what does this have to do w/ the celebration of Easter? What lessons are we to take? It means that new life is not found just among the tombs of Jerusalem. It's found in our daily walk and work, the unseen growth we experience, and the courage of those around us.Special thanks to Bridget Zenk for her composition and performing of our intake and outtake music. And thanks to all of you for breaking open God's Word alongside of me. If this is a podcast that has touched you, I invite you to rate it on your favorite listening app or share it with a friend. Have a question or a comment? I can be reached at pdjoezenk@gmail.com

“Woe is me” we cry as Christians, but whom did the reason for all our woe truly fall upon. Ultimately it WAS NOT us! So who was it?

What is the sum total of your life? Will anyone related to you even care 4 or five generations from now? Jesus cares and showed it by showing us where and how we will be forever with +Him.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter | Acts 4:5-12 | Psalm 23 | 1 John 3:16-24 | John 10:11-18 | April 21st 2024 | Rev. Danny Bryant | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)  Readings & Resources: Acts: A Theological Commentary on the Bible - Willie James Jennings | "Native Tongue" - Sara Groves | My Bright Abyss - Christian Wiman | Joy: 100 Poems - Christian Wiman

The Third Sunday of Easter | Acts 3:12-19 | Psalm 4 | 1 John 3:1-7 | Luke 24:36b-48 | April 14th 2024 | Rev. Bruce Morrill | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)   

Readings for April 21, 2024-The Fourth Sunday in Easter Acts 4:1-12 Psalm 23 Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29. (Catholic Mass) 1 John 3:1-2. (Catholic Mass) 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18

Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Acts 4:8-12; John 10:11-18Peter follows closely in the footsteps of Jesus in our readings today - both through his actions and then as fearlessly speaking the truth to power. But what he reminds the leaders of Israel is also good for us to recall - that in the economy of God, nothing is useless. There is nothing that need be thrown away. God can and will use it all - including those things about ourselves of which we are most ashamed and we most try to hide. Special thanks to Bridget Zenk for her composition and performing of our intake and outtake music. And thank you to you for continuing to break open God's Word with me. I'm humbled and honored. Question or comment? I can be reached at pdjoezenk@gmail.com

Readings for April 14, 2024- The Third Sunday in Easter Acts 3:11-21 Psalm 4 1 John 2:1-5  (Catholic Mass) 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:35-49

Readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter - Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Luke 24:35-48Special Guest, Eileen Piper (VP of Life Long Missions at FOCUS Ministries) joins Joe to help break open to Scriptures for this Third Sunday of Easter. Within we hear how nothing can keep us from the love and forgiveness of our God. Acts puts those words into Peter's mouth, while the Gospel shows us what forgiveness looks like on Easter Sunday evening. Is there something troubling you? Do you feel imprisoned in fear? Do not be afraid. For there is no where you can go to outrun the forgiveness, love and mercy of our God.Special thanks to Eileen Piper for joining in this podcast, as well as to Bridget Zenk for her composition and performing of our intake and outtake music. Thank you to you for continuing to break open God's Word alongside of me. May it bring you peace and hope. Do you have a question or comment? Feel free to email me at pdjoezenk@gmail.com.

Peter and John confront evil in all its forms showing just how evil was defeated in one name!

The Second Sunday of Easter | Acts 4:32-35 | Psalm 133 | 1 John 1:1-2:2 | John 20:19-31 | April 7th 2024 | Rev. Danny Byrant | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)  Readings & Resources: The Whole Language: the Power of Extravagant Tenderness - Gregory Boyle | Christian Life: an Adventure in Love - Ilia Delio

Readings for April 7, 2024-The Second Sunday in Easter Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (Catholic Mass) Psalm 133 Psalm 148 1 John 1:1–2:2 1 John 5:1-6. (Catholic Mass) John 20:19-31  

The why and how of church is exemplified in the Acts of the Apostles and easily related to why we do church today and how we do church as well. In the season of Easter we will reflect on this leading up to Pentecost.

March 31st, 2024 (Easter)– Acts 1:1-11 – Nothing Can Stop the GospelPoint 1 – V.1-3 - The ResurrectionPoint 2 – V.4-8 – The Covenant CommitmentPoint 3 – V.9-11 – The Ascension and 2nd Coming

Readings for May 21, 2023-The Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:6-26 Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8  (Catholic Mass) Psalm 68:1-10, 32-36 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11

Sixth Sunday after Easter | Acts 17:22-31  Our texts this week are here  Our prayer this week is “A Liturgy for those Who Worship the Wrong Thing” (from Liturgies for Hope by Elledge & Moore)  Join us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/aplainaccount   Some commentaries assisting in Easter season: Jerusha Matsen Neal on workingpreacher.org and Acts by Willie Jennings (Belief Series), Acts by Beverly Roberts Gaventa (Abingdon NT), Acts For Everyone by N. T. Wright Browse the rest of our curated booklists! Purchasing through this affiliate link generates a small commission for us and is a great way to support the show https://bookshop.org/shop/aplainaccount   Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music. 

Fifth Sunday after Easter | Acts 7:55-60 Our texts this week are here  Our prayer this week is from Every Moment Hoy, “A Liturgy for Grieving a Death due to Violence” Join us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/aplainaccount   Some commentaries assisting in Easter season: Jerusha Matsen Neal on workingpreacher.org, and Acts by Willie Jennings (Belief Series), Acts by Beverly Roberts Gaventa (Abingdon NT), Acts For Everyone by N. T. Wright Browse the rest of our curated booklists! Purchasing through this affiliate link generates a small commission for us and is a great way to support the show https://bookshop.org/shop/aplainaccount   The Cross & The Lynching Tree, by James Cone.  From the Equal Justice Initiative: the national memorial for peace and justice dedicated to the legacy of enslaved people in the United States.  Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music.

Fourth Sunday after Easter | Acts 2:42-47  Our texts this week are here  Our prayer this week is from Blessed Be Our Table  by Neil Paynter Join us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/aplainaccount   Some commentaries assisting in Easter season: Jerusha Matsen Neal on workingpreacher.org and Acts by Willie Jennings (Belief Series), Acts by Beverly Roberts Gaventa (Abingdon NT), Acts For Everyone by N. T. Wright Barbara Brown Taylor's sermon from Matthew 14 about Jesus feeding the crowd of 5,000 can be found in her sermon collection The Seeds of Heaven: Sermons on the Gospel of Matthew Eating Together as a Church webinar, sponsored by Nazarenes for Creation Care Browse the rest of our curated booklists! Purchasing through this affiliate link generates a small commission for us and is a great way to support the show https://bookshop.org/shop/aplainaccount   Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music.