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Third Sunday of Easter | Rev. Robin Lovett-Owen | Acts Acts 2:14a, 36-41 | Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 | 1 Peter 1:17-23 | Luke 24:13-35 | April 19th, 2026 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Fourth Sunday of Easter | Rev. Danny Bryant | Acts 2:42-47 | Psalm 23 | 1 Peter 2:19-25 | John 10:1-10 | April 26th, 2026 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Sunday, May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026Today's Reading: John 15:26-16:4Daily Lectionary: Numbers 14:1-25; Luke 18:18-34“…now we cultivate the fear of God, justice, kindness, faith, and the expectation of the future given us through the Crucified One… The more we are persecuted and martyred, the more do others in ever increasing numbers become believers.” ~Justin the Martyr (100AD – 165AD) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Most of Jesus' words to His disciples are intended to prepare them for His departure via the cross, where He would pay the cost of their salvation. In our text, Jesus' words prepare His Apostles for their eventual crosses – the hour which is coming when, “whoever kills you will think he is offering a service to God.” (Jn 16:2) A significant portion of Jesus' words to His disciples in all the Gospels are about the cost of being His disciple. (Matthew 10:38, 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23, 14:25-33). As His disciple, where is your cross? You needn't go looking for it. You bear it marked upon your forehead and over your heart as given in the rite of Holy Baptism. When you were made God's own child in that water and Word, you were made an enemy of Satan, and thus an enemy of this fallen world over which he rules (John 12:31). No one baptized, who stands upon the rock of Christ's truth, is immune from the scorn of Satan or this world. That is the cross borne by you and all of God's saints. Dying to yourself and to this world doesn't have to mean martyrdom. Still, you face a world where Scriptural truth is despised, God's created order is denied, and the truth of a merciful God is rejected. The cost could include the loss of friendships, family ties, the respect of your peers, and worldly success. So it is that, in our text, Jesus' admonition likewise includes the promise that the Holy Spirit will be the immutable source of your Christian life and witness. “I have said all these things to keep you from falling away.” (John 16:1) Jesus' admonition is a gift. When the world rages against you, you are not left alone. The Holy Spirit keeps your eyes fixed upon Jesus, who authored and perfected your faith, enduring the cross for the joy set before Him. (Hebrews 12:2) The Spirit continues to call you by the Gospel, enlighten you with His gifts, keeping you in the true faith, daily and richly forgiving your sins. The cost you pay of dying to this world is a pittance compared to the cost of Christ's own blood, which has bought you and made you an heir with Him to eternity. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father; for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for Exaudi – The Seventh Sunday of Easter)Rev. Jeffrey Ries, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tacoma, WA
IntroductionJesus does not abandon his followers. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus comes toabide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws near, we arereminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth. We receive thisSpirit in baptism and pray that in our gathering around the Lord's table theSpirit will transform us to be the body of the risen Christ in the world.Readings:Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20 and John 14:15-21
IntroductionToday is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the“gate” of the sheep in today's gospel. The risen Christ opens the way toabundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the stillwaters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid theworld's violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection andextend God's tender care to all creation. Readings1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10
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The Rev. Dr. Mark Olson White Earth Church-in-Community DeveloperPrayer of the Day O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church 619 3RD AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573 Thank God. Share Jesus. Help Others Support Our Livestream Ministry—and Empower Our Youth! Each week, our YouTube, Facebook Live and our podcast services are made possible by our amazing youth media team. That's right—they run the cameras, audio, and streaming software—and we're proud to pay them for their work, helping them build life skills while serving the church. Your donation supports: Livestream costs (equipment, internet, tools) Paid media roles for our youth Continued outreach through digital ministry If you've been blessed by our services, consider giving here: https://www.calvaryperham.com/gifts Thank you for helping us serve our community—and raise up the next generation! Facebook: / calvaryperham YouTube: / @calvaryperham Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7hbXujm... Podcast public site https://rss.com/podcasts/april16th2023/ Lakes 99.5 Radio Sundays at Ten Thirty AM https://player.listenlive.co/64121 TUESDAY WORSHIP 9 AM Arvig TV Channel 14 Egiving https://secure.myvanco.com/YMVS/home Website: https://calvaryperham.com/ Vanco Mobile App on Phone/Tablet: Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement has replaced the Give+ App. Search “vanco mobile faith engagement” in the app store to download on your phone or tablet, Calvary is “Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA.” Website: Click the orange E-Giving button at https://calvaryperham.com/
Second Sunday of Easter | Rev. Danny Bryant | Acts 2:14a, 22-32 | Psalm 16 | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | John 20:19-31 | April 12th, 2026 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
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1 Corinthians 15 | Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
Rev. Charley Reeb will be preaching on John 20:1-18.
This Unitarian Universalist Easter sermon, "Above the Fold" by Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter, follows a reporter arriving in Jerusalem after Jesus' death, trying to gather the story for his readers. As he speaks with ordinary people, he hears how Jesus changed lives in simple but powerful ways. People became more generous, more compassionate, and more aware of one another. Through these encounters, the reporter begins to see that the true story lives in the way people carry forward what they learned. The sermon speaks about resurrection as something we experience in everyday life. It shows how love, kindness, and small acts of care can bring new life into the world. Rev. Kanter invites us to reflect on our own lives and consider who might need our attention, help, or compassion. The message is a call to live with an open heart and to take part in the ongoing work of bringing hope and love into the world.
The Gift of the Christ. Rev Cindy Fuller, Inner Quest Church, Alpharetta, Ga www.innerquestchurch.org
Sixth Sunday of Easter | Rev. Flo Oakes | Acts 16:9-15 | Psalm 67 | Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5 | John 14:23-29 | May 25th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Fifth Sunday of Easter | Rev. Danny Bryant | Acts 11:1-18 | Psalm 148 | Revelation 21:1-6 | John 13:31-35 | May 18th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Third Sunday of Easter | Rev. Danny Bryant | Acts 9:1-6 | Psalm 30 | Revelation 5:11-14 | John 21:1-19 | May 4th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Fourth Sunday of Easter | Rev. Danny Bryant | Acts 9:36-43 | Psalm 23 | Revelation 7:9-17 | John 10:22-30 | May 11th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Easter | Rev. Danny Bryant | Isaiah 65:17-25 | Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 | Acts 10:34-43 | John 20:1-18 | April 20th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
April 27, 2025Live streams are available each Sunday at 11:00 am on our website, app, and Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/chippewaumcChippewaUMC.org
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Easter is a celebration of God's Love for Mankind. Rev Cindy Fuller, Inner Quest Church, Alpharetta, Ga www.innerquestchurch.org
First Community Church, 04.20.25 Easter Rev. Glen Miles- Sermon, Everything in Between- Grief & Hope by First Community Church
Charley Reeb will be preaching on Matthew 16:21-23.
A celebration of love, hope, and renewal! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for worship and our annual Egg Scramble. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/ New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ
Sunday, May 5, 2024
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 On this April Fools' Day eve, we will acknowledge how ridiculous our faith story seems on some level, and yet we cannot imagine living with any other story. This foolish story is the beginning of hope and faith, and the means of true love.
Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you're here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. You can find the bulletin for today's service here: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_04.14.2024.pdf Cover art is The Resurrection by Andre' Kamba Luesa
Walking with Jesus Christ in Love as one with God. Rev Cindy Fuller, Inner Quest Church, Alpharetta, Ga www.innerquestchurch.org
March 28th, 2024 | Easter | Rev. Robby Grames
March 31st, 2024 | Easter | Rev. Michael Davis
After Peter and John left the tomb, Mary lingered and encountered the Risen Christ. The Resurrection is not a "one time event" that we should quickly move on from, it is the beginning of new life. Let us linger in the presence and glory of the Risen Lord... Live streams are available each Sunday at 11:00 am on our website, app, and Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/chippewaumc ChippewaUMC.org
This Sunday is a celebration of love, hope, and renewal! First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST:
Explore the true meaning of the holiday beyond the bunnies and eggs. Discover the joy and hope of Jesus' resurrection through a heartfelt sermon that delves into the Gospel of Luke. Learn about the women who first witnessed the empty tomb and how their message changed the world. Let's celebrate the transformative power of the resurrection and share its light with everyone around us. God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please Help support more messages like these by texting the word “Give” to 832-400-5299.
Easter | Rev. Marion Brown | Chapel Roswell by Chapel Roswell
March 24th, 2024 | Easter | Rev. Michael Davis
Christmas was just a few weeks ago, and Easter is in just a few weeks. How do we embrace the perspectives both offer us in a meaningful way? That's the focus of Sunday's message at Unity.
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Lectionary Readings: Genesis 16: 1–16 Psalm 66: 8–20 John 14: 15–21 Cover art is Sarah and Hagar by Cody F. Miller
Rev. Christian Johnson preaches his sermon What Does It Mean to Live This Side of Easter?. April 15 & 16, 2023
Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you're here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org Lectionary Readings: Acts 7: 55-60 Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 John 14: 1-14 Cover art is Face of the Savior - Early Christian Mosaic (6-7th century)
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Lectionary Readings: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 Psalm 116: 1–3, 10–17 1 Peter 1: 17–23 Luke 24: 13–35 Cover art is Meeting Christ on the Way by Phil Dyer
Sunday After EasterScripture Lesson: John 18: 33-38
Lectionary Readings: Acts 2: 14a, 22–32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1: 3–9 John 20: 19–31 Cover art is The Doubting Thomas by Sadao Watanabe
The Easter Story applied from its most powerful perspective is not a backward glance that happened a long time ago, it is a forward look at the quality and possibility of life for every person. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.
Easter- the Celebration of the Christ