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Best podcasts about readings acts

Latest podcast episodes about readings acts

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast
Who Are We to Stand in God's Way?

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 21:24


Sermon by Jonathan Stoner during worship at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Book of Revelation 21:1-6 and John 13:31-35. Watch the sermon on YouTube. Read the text of the sermon here. Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/giving/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast
5th Sunday of Easter 2025

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 5:42


Fr. Christian's Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter 2025, Readings: Acts 14:21-27, Psalm 145, Revelation 21:1-5a, John 13:31-33a, 34-35 Intro/Outro music from "by Daylight" from www.epidemicsound.com

Trinity-by-the-Cove
Let the one who is thirsty come - Revelation 21:1-6 (Nicholas Caccese)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 12:00


Readings: Acts 11:1-18 | Revelation 21:1-6 | John 13:31-35 | Psalm 148. Preached for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (2025-05-18).

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast
You and I Possess the Power to Be Agents of Resurrection

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 21:51


Sermon by Tim Rich during worship at 10:00 a.m. on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Acts of the Apostles 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Book of Revelation 7:9-17 and John 10:22-30. Watch the sermon on YouTube.   Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/giving/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

Trinity-by-the-Cove
The Good Shepherd and servant leadership - John 10:22-30 (Steve Zimmerman)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 14:04


Readings: Acts 9:36-43 | Revelation 7:9-17 | John 10:22-30 | Psalm 23. Preached for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (2025-05-11).

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast
4th Sunday of Easter 2025

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 16:21


Fr. John Christian's Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter 2025, Readings: Acts 13:14, 45-53, Psalm 100, Revelation 7:9, 14b-17, John 10:27-30 Intro/Outro music from "by Daylight" from www.epidemicsound.com

Resurrection South Austin
Tear Down the Curtains

Resurrection South Austin

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 23:43


Rev. Janna Osborne - May 4, 2025 This sermon explores how the risen Christ appears in our lives, often when we least expect it. Drawing parallels between the liberation of Denmark in 1945, Saul's transformation on the road to Damascus, and the disciples' encounter with Jesus by the sea, we examine what it means to have the 'scales fall from our eyes' and recognize Christ's presence. The sermon challenges us to consider what 'blackout curtains' we need to tear down in our own lives so that we might better see, follow, and proclaim Christ - ultimately leading us to feed and care for the vulnerable 'lambs and sheep' in our world today. Readings: Acts 9:1-20 | Psalm 30 | Revelation 5:11-14 | John 21:1-19 We're so glad you're here! Get in touch: https://rezaustin.churchcenter.com/people/forms/85960 Support our ministry: rezaustin.com/give

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast
3rd Sunday of Easter 2025

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 11:57


Fr. John Christian's Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter 2025, Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41, Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19 Intro/Outro music from "by Daylight" from www.epidemicsound.com

Trinity-by-the-Cove
Star wars and redemption - John 21:1-19 (Howard Gleason)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 6:06


Readings: Acts 9:1-20 | Revelation 5:11-14 | John 21:1-19 | Psalm 30. Preached for the Third Sunday of Easter (2024-05-04).

Calamus Lutheran Parish Sermons
Worship 2025-05-04

Calamus Lutheran Parish Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 39:54


Recording of the 8:00 am worship service at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.  Readings: Acts 9:1-6, 7-20, Pslam 30, Revelation 5:11-14.  Gospel: John 21:1-19

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast
2nd Sunday of Easter 2025 - Divine Mercy Sunday

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 8:07


Fr. John Christian's Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter 2025 - Divine Mercy Sunday, Readings: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118, Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19, John 20:19-31 Intro/Outro music from "by Daylight" from www.epidemicsound.com

Trinity-by-the-Cove
A peace that passes all understanding - John 20:19-31 (Marcella Drawdy)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 9:18


Readings: Acts 5:27-32 | Psalm 150 | Revelation 1:4-8 | John 20:19-31. Preached for the Second Sunday of Easter (2025-04-27).

Trinity Lowden Sermons
"Unless..." April 27, 2025

Trinity Lowden Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 22:26


The Second Sunday of Easter   Text: John 20:19-31   Theme: "Unless..."   Readings: Acts 5:12-32, Revelation 1:4-18, John 20:19-31   Rev. Daniel Redhage   Trinity Lutheran Church   The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod   Lowden, Iowa

Calamus Lutheran Parish Sermons
Worship 2025-04-27

Calamus Lutheran Parish Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 41:02


Recording of the 8:00 am worship at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.  Readings: Acts 5:27-32, Pslam 118:14-29, Revelation 1:4-8.  Gospel: John 20:19-31.

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast
Easter Sunday 2025

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:21


Fr. John Christian's Homily for Easter Sunday 2025. Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43, Psalm 118, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-9 Intro/Outro music from "by Daylight" from www.epidemicsound.com

Gospel Hall Audio
How God Superintended the Saga of Redemption (39 min)

Gospel Hall Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 38:47


Peter Scarsbrook preaches on the history of redemption from creation to Calvary and traces the miraculous sovereign way in which God superintended it all. Readings: Acts 2:23-24, 1 Cor 15:3-4 (Recorded at the Helions Gospel Hall conference, 7th Apr 2023) The post How God Superintended the Saga of Redemption (39 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Bible Brief
The Journeys of Paul (Level 2 | 46)

Bible Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 12:07


In this episode, we explore the final period of Paul's life as he writes his last letter to his beloved mentee, Timothy. Despite life-threatening opposition, Paul's unwavering faith led him across the Roman Empire, spreading the gospel of Jesus. As he anticipates the end of his life, Paul pens a heartfelt letter to Timothy, passing on wisdom, encouragement, and the call to persevere in faith. This episode is a look at the legacy of Paul's ministry and the enduring impact of his mission to the Gentiles.Readings: Acts 14:1-23, Acts 15:36-40, Acts 16:1-5, 2 Timothy 1-4Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App!Support the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgThis episode primarily uses the ESV Bible translation, but may also use CSB, NASB, and NKJV.Search Tags: bible, beginner, bible verse, god, verse of the day, prayer, jesus, bible study, scripture, learn, bible introduction, introduction, intro to the bible, introduction to the bible, beginner bible, bible overview, how to read the bible, what is the bible about, bible story, bible stories, what is the bible, ...

Bible Brief
The Gospel to the Nations (Level 2 | 46)

Bible Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 11:07


In this episode, we delve into the story of the Apostle Peter's vision in Joppa and his encounter with Cornelius, a Roman military leader and a Gentile. The episode uncovers Peter's realization that God's grace extends beyond Jewish boundaries to include all who believe in Jesus Christ, regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds. It explores the transformative moment in the history of the church when Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit and the gospel begins its spread beyond Judea.Readings: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App!Support the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgThis episode primarily uses the ESV Bible translation, but may also use CSB, NASB, and NKJV.Search Tags: bible, beginner, bible verse, god, verse of the day, prayer, jesus, bible study, scripture, learn, bible introduction, introduction, intro to the bible, introduction to the bible, beginner bible, bible overview, how to read the bible, what is the bible about, bible story, bible stories, what is the bible, ...

Bible Brief
Saul, The Last Apostle (Level 2 | 45)

Bible Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 12:31


In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of Saul, a harsh persecutor of the early Church, who encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus. This encounter dramatically changes Saul; he realizes that Jesus is the Messiah, leading him to become a fervent proclaimer of the gospel.Readings: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9:1-31Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App!Support the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgThis episode primarily uses the ESV Bible translation, but may also use CSB, NASB, and NKJV.Search Tags: bible, beginner, bible verse, god, verse of the day, prayer, jesus, bible study, scripture, learn, bible introduction, introduction, intro to the bible, introduction to the bible, beginner bible, bible overview, how to read the bible, what is the bible about, bible story, bible stories, what is the bible, ...

Bible Brief
The Early Church & The First Martyr (Level 2 | 44)

Bible Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 13:11


The Apostles lead the rapidly growing Church and perform miraculous signs. They face persecution from the religious leaders but they steadfastly resolve to obey God. Despite these challenges, the Church continues to grow, with even some priests join the faith. Soon Stephen, a servant appointed by the apostles, becomes the first martyr of the Church. His boldness in confronting the religious leaders leads to his stoning and death.Readings: Acts 6, Acts 7Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App!Support the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgThis episode primarily uses the ESV Bible translation, but may also use CSB, NASB, and NKJV.Search Tags: bible, beginner, bible verse, god, verse of the day, prayer, jesus, bible study, scripture, learn, bible introduction, introduction, intro to the bible, introduction to the bible, beginner bible, bible overview, how to read the bible, what is the bible about, bible story, bible stories, what is the bible, ...

Gospel Hall Audio
Christ in the Present Tense – “Thou art” (55 min)

Gospel Hall Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 54:38


David Gilliland preaches on nine of the “Thou art” statements made to the Lord Jesus. “Thou art My beloved Son”, “Thou art the Son of God”, “Thou art worthy” etc. Readings: Acts 10:36, Eph 2:13-17, Col 1:14-18, Heb 8:1-2, 6, 9:15, 1 Pet 2:6-7, 1 John 2:1-2, 3:1-3, 4:17-19. (Recorded in Roseisle Gospel Hall, MB, Canada, in Sept 2024) Complete series “Enjoying Christ in the Present Tense”: “I am” – The claim of His word (Statements made by the Lord The post Christ in the Present Tense – “Thou art” (55 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Gospel Hall Audio
It's a Big Thing to Be Part of an Assembly (36 min)

Gospel Hall Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 36:22


Michael Penfold preaches on the privilege of being in an assembly and what is involved by way of commitment and responsibility. Readings: Acts 2:41- 9:26-28. (Recorded in Kells Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, 28th Sept 2017) The post It's a Big Thing to Be Part of an Assembly (36 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast

Sermon by Leyla King from worship at 10:00 a.m. on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Acts 2:1–18, Psalm 104:1–4, 10–15, 27–30, Romans 8:14–17, 22–27 and John 14:8–17. Watch the sermon on YouTube. Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast
First, We Ask 'Why?' Then We Ask 'Why Not?'

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 19:18


Sermon by Mike Kinman from worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Acts 8:26–39, Psalm 45:6–10, 12–13 and Mark 12:18–27. Watch the sermon on YouTube.   Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church
May 19, 2024 – Day of Pentecost

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024


Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Joy Moore. Readings: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:25-35, 37, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15.

Gospel Hall Audio
I Discovered Clean Living Wasn't Enough to Get me to Heaven (21 min)

Gospel Hall Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 21:02


Ian Anderson relates the story of his religious upbringing and how through the conversion of a friend, who shared the gospel with him, he discovered that good living wasn't enough to get him to heaven. Readings: Acts 26:4-5, 13-15, 19-23. (Recorded in Ballykeel Gospel Hall, 7th Apr 2024) The post I Discovered Clean Living Wasn't Enough to Get me to Heaven (21 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast
The Solemnity of Pentecost 2024

STM Lynchburg Homily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 13:16


Msgr. McCarron's Homily for The Solemnity of Pentecost 2024, Readings: Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 104, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13, John 20:19-23. Intro/Outro music from "Together We Can" from www.epidemicsound.com

Sermons from Faith Lutheran

Each week, we provide questions based on last Sunday's sermon. These questions are to encourage you to connect the scriptures to your own life and to invite you to grow deeper in your relationships with others at Faith by discussing the questions together. Readings: ACTS 2:1-17; JOHN 14:8-17 Sermon: When we can't see the Father and we can't see the Son, we can see the Holy Spirit, the Advocate who works in everyone. Questions: 1) Who has been an advocate for you in your life? 2) What languages do you speak? 3) Where have you seen God this past week?

Christ Church Jerusalem
Ascension of the Lord is Not Abandonment but Commission | Rev. Aaron Eime (Ascension Sunday 2024)

Christ Church Jerusalem

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 28:06


The Ascension of our Lord is not an act of abandonment, but of commission. In John's Gospel, we are told that only after Christ's Ascension can we receive His promised Holy Spirit, Who empowers us to live out the calling he gave us. "Just as the Father sent me," Jesus says, "so I am sending you." May we ever seek to find Him present among us in Spirit, until the day we will see Him face to face. Readings: Acts 1:15-17,21-26; Psalm 68:1-20; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Preacher: The Rev. Cameron J. Soulis. Readings: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19.

Trinity-by-the-Cove
Send us out, secure in you - John 17:6-19 (Nicholas Caccese)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 11:16


Readings: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 | 1 John 5:9-13 | John 17:6-19 | Psalm 1. Preached for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (2024-05-12).

Christ Church Jerusalem
For God So Loved the World... | Rev. David Pileggi

Christ Church Jerusalem

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 35:12


Many people, even some Christians, think that the Old Testament is only about Law and the New Testament is Love. But the ancient revelation was not changed by Jesus or Paul, although our ignorance of the Hebrew Bible, and perhaps even some anti-Semitism prevents us from seeing the connection. God's election of the people of Israel was an unmerited act of grace and love, and only then is Israel commanded to love God by keeping his commandments (one of which is to love the marginalized. Deut.10:19). In today's readings we see that Christians are also chosen by God and we abide with Him by keeping His commandments and loving one another. One well respected biblical scholar of the Old Testament has summarized this overarching theme of the Bible by saying: For God so loved the world … that he chose the people of Israel. Readings: Acts 10:44-48; Deuteronomy 10:12-24; John 15:9-17

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Preacher: The Rev. Jonathon Jensen. Readings: Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17.

Trinity-by-the-Cove
You gotta have faith - 1 John 5:1-6 (Nolan Hyer)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 5:21


Readings: Acts 10:44-48 | 1 John 5:1-6 | John 15:9-17 | Psalm 98. Preached for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (2024-05-05).

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast
To Know You Is to Love You

All Saints Church Pasadena Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 22:33


“That's the way forward. To wrestle together in deep vulnerability. To not hold back speaking our truths and also to not hold back in listening to each other. To not hold back in empathizing with one another. To seek to know each other as deeply as we long to be known. Because to know us all is to love us. Or at least the beginning.” Sermon by Mike Kinman from worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Acts 8:1-12, Psalm 71:15-18, 23 and John 4:24-29. Watch the sermon on YouTube. Read the text of the sermon here.      Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Matthew Cowden, Bishop of West Virginia. Readings: Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:24-30, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8.

Trinity-by-the-Cove
Abide in the vine and grow - John 15:1-8 (Marcella Drawdy)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 14:51


Readings: Acts 8:26-40 | 1 John 4:7-21 | John 15:1-8 | Psalm 22:24-30. Preached for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (2024-04-28).

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church
April 21, 2024 – Easter 4

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024


Preacher: The Rev. Cameron J. Soulis. Readings: Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18.

Trinity-by-the-Cove
Sharing experiences of the Good Shepherd - John 10:11-18 (Edward Gleason)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 9:49


Readings: Acts 4:5-12 | 1 John 3:16-24 | John 10:11-18 | Psalm 23. Preached for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (2024-04-21).

Letters From Home
The Shepherd's Voice: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Letters From Home

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 3:02


Readings: Acts 4:8–12 Psalm 118:1, 8–9, 21–23, 26, 29 1 John 3:1–2 John 10:11–18 Jesus, in today's Gospel, says that He is the good shepherd the prophets had promised to Israel. He is the shepherd-prince, the new David—who frees people from bondage to sin and gathers them into one flock, the Church, under a new covenant, made in His blood (see Ezekiel 34:10–13, 23–31). His flock includes other sheep, He says, far more than the dispersed children of Israel (see Isaiah 56:8; John 11:52). And He gave His Church the mission of shepherding all peoples to the Father. In today's First Reading, we see the beginnings of that mission in the testimony of Peter, whom the Lord appointed shepherd of His Church (see John 21:15–17). Peter tells Israel's leaders that the Psalm we sing today is a prophecy of their rejection and crucifixion of Christ. He tells the “builders” of Israel's temple that God has made the stone they rejected the cornerstone of a new spiritual temple, the Church (see Mark 12:10–13; 1 Peter 2:4–7). Through the ministry of the Church, the shepherd still speaks (see Luke 10:16), and forgives sins (see John 20:23), and makes His body and blood present, that all may know Him in the breaking of the bread (see Luke 24:35). It is a mission that will continue until all the world is one flock under the one shepherd. In laying down His life and taking it up again, Jesus made it possible for us to know God as He did—as sons and daughters of the Father who loves us. As we hear in today's Epistle, He calls us His children, as He called Israel His son when He led them out of Egypt and made His covenant with them (see Exodus 4:22–23; Revelation 21:7). Today, let us listen for His voice as He speaks to us in the Scriptures, and vow again to be more faithful followers. And let us give thanks for the blessings He bestows from His altar.

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church
April 14, 2024 – Easter 3

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024


Preacher: Ms. Deanna Briody. Readings: Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, John 21:1-19.

Trinity-by-the-Cove
You are witnesses - Luke 24:36-48 (Bishop Doug Scharf)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 11:41


Readings: Acts 3:12-19 | 1 John 3:1-7 | Luke 24:36b-48 | Psalm 4. Preached for the Third Sunday of Easter (2024-04-14).

Letters From Home
Understanding the Scriptures: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Easter

Letters From Home

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 3:00


Readings: Acts 3:13–15, 17–19 Psalm 4:2, 4, 7–9 1 John 2:1–5 Luke 24:35–48 Jesus in today's Gospel teaches His apostles how to interpret the Scriptures. He tells them that all the Scriptures of what we now call the Old Testament refer to Him. He says that all the promises found in the Old Testament have been fulfilled in His Passion, death, and Resurrection. And He tells them that these Scriptures foretell the mission of the Church—to preach forgiveness of sins to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. In today's First Reading and Epistle, we see the beginnings of that mission. And we see the apostles interpreting the Scriptures as Jesus taught them to. God has brought to fulfillment what He announced beforehand in all the prophets, Peter preaches. His sermon is shot through with Old Testament images. He evokes Moses and the Exodus, in which God revealed himself as the ancestral God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (see Exodus 3:6, 15). He identifies Jesus as Isaiah's suffering servant who has been glorified (see Isaiah 52:13). John, too, describes Jesus in Old Testament terms. Alluding to how Israel's priests offered blood sacrifices to atone for the people's sins (see Leviticus 16; Hebrews 9–10), he says that Jesus intercedes for us before God (see Romans 8:34), and that His blood is a sacrificial expiation for the sins of the world (see 1 John 1:7). Notice that in all three readings, the Scriptures are interpreted to serve and advance the Church's mission—to reveal the truth about Jesus, to bring people to repentance, the wiping away of sins, and the perfection of their love for God. This is how we, too, should hear the Scriptures. Not to know more “about” Jesus, but to truly know Him personally, and to know His plan for our lives. In the Scriptures, the light of His face shines upon us, as we sing in today's Psalm. We know the wonders He has done throughout history. And we have the confidence to call to Him, and to know that He hears and answers.

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak. Readings: Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1–2:2, John 20:19-31.

Holy Trinity Ankeny
RESURRECTING COMMUNITY

Holy Trinity Ankeny

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 18:02


We live in the age of the individual. We are a lonely, fragmented people often at each other's throats. The resurrection of Jesus binds people together in love to stand against the individualism that makes everything about “me.” “Doubting” Thomas struggled in despair and doubt because he was not with the others when Jesus first appeared. The church in Jerusalem in Acts “held” all things in common and lived in joy. Readings: Acts 4:32-35 John 20:19-31

Trinity-by-the-Cove
From fear to faith - John 20:19-31 (Steve Zimmerman)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 13:37


Readings: Acts 4:32-35 | 1 John 1:1-2:2 | John 20:19-31 | Psalm 133. Preached for the Second Sunday of Easter (2024-04-07).

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church
March 31, 2024 – Easter Day

Sermons from Calvary Episcopal Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024


Preacher: The Rev. Jonathon W. Jensen. Readings: Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18.

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Easter and expected surprises - John 20:1-18 (Edward Gleason)

Trinity-by-the-Cove

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 9:15


Readings: Acts 10:34-43 | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 | John 20:1-18 | Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24. Preached for Easter Sunday (2024-03-31).

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We too are witnesses - John 20:1-18 (Marcella Drawdy)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 7:03


Readings: Acts 10:34-43 | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 | John 20:1-18 | Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24. Preached for Easter Sunday (2024-03-31).

Letters From Home
New Morning: Scott Hahn Reflects on Easter Sunday

Letters From Home

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 3:00


Readings: Acts 10:34, 37–43 Psalm 118:1–2, 16–17, 22–23 Colossians 3:1–4 John 20:1–9 The tomb was empty. In the early morning darkness of that first Easter, there was only confusion for Mary Magdalene and the other disciples. But as the daylight spread, they saw the dawning of a new creation. At first they didn't understand the Scripture, today's Gospel tells us. We don't know which precise Scripture texts they were supposed to understand. Perhaps it was the sign of Jonah, who rose from the belly of the great fish after three days (see Jonah 1:17). Or maybe Hosea's prophecy of Israel's restoration from exile (see Hosea 6:2). Perhaps it was the psalmist who rejoiced that God had not abandoned him to the netherworld (see Psalm 16:9–10). Whichever Scripture it was, as the disciples bent down into the tomb, they saw and they believed. What did they see? Burial shrouds in an empty tomb. The stone removed from the tomb. Seven times in nine verses we hear that word—“tomb.” What did they believe? That God had done what Jesus said He would do—raised Him up on the third day (see Mark 9:31; 10:34). What they saw and believed they bore witness to, as today's First Reading tells us. Peter's speech is a summary of the gospels—from Jesus' baptism in the Jordan t His hanging on a tree (see Deuteronomy 21:22–23), to His rising from the dead. We are children of the apostles, born into the new world of their witness. Our lives are now “hidden with Christ in God,” as today's Epistle says. Like them, we gather in the morning on the first day of the week —to celebrate the Eucharist, the feast of the empty tomb. We rejoice that the stones have been rolled away from our tombs, too. Each of us can shout, as we do in today's Psalm: “I shall not die, but live.” They saw and believed. And we await the day they promised would come—when we, too, “will appear with Him in glory.”