Bible Study

Sermon John 20:1-18 Easter Joy By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! “All this grief! My heart is utterly darkened… I was miserable and without joy,” wrote St. Augustine. The Psalmist put it differently, “My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Easter Joy (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 What I Learned at Sam’s By Deacon Rod Amon I was in Sam’s not too long ago; trying not to spend all the money I had which is hard not to do there. In the book aisle were some Easter Books for children. I took some time to look at them and … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 What I Learned at Sam’s (Amon) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 When Is Easter This Year? By Dr. Philip W. McLarty The title of the sermon this morning is inspired by history professor, Steven Ware. It comes from an article he wrote for The Christian Century entitled, “When Is Easter This Year?” It caught my attention because, believe it or not, it’s a … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 When Is Easter This Year? (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon >John 20:1-18 Easter Sunrise By Richard Niell Donovan (This sermon was for an Easter Sunrise Service at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on the banks of the beautiful Potomac River just south of Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate. The introductory comments are tailored for that setting, but can easily be revised to fit a different setting.) … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Easter Sunrise (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 Called by Name By Rev. Amy Butler I begin this mornings Easter meditation with the immortal words of . . . Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin: Why do you think were here? Hobbes: Cause we walked here. Calvin: No, I mean, here on earth. Hobbes: Cause earth can support life. Calvin: No, I … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Called by Name (Butler) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 In the Bulb There Is a Flower By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel CHRIST IS RISEN ! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! I love this time of year in Oregon. The flowers are blooming and have been for a good monthcrocus and daffodils, narcissus and hyacinths, now tulips. I love coming … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 In the Bulb There Is a Flower (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 Life beyond Life By Dr. Heather Entrekin When Jesus rises from the dead, the disciples don’t get it. They’ve been with Jesus day after day up close and personal, but the crucifixion shakes them. On the third day, before dawn, in the dark, Mary gets about everything wrong. She assumes the grave … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Life Beyond Life (Entrekin) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 The New Eyes of Easter By Fr. Bill Wigmore (This sermon was delivered to a group recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.) I dont know if youve seen the Sunday Statesman but it seems our little service here has made it onto the front page. The storys about the Easter Resurrection of … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 The New Eyes of Easter (Wigmore) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:1-18 Called by Name By The Rev. John Bedingfield In the name of the Risen Lord, Amen. The other night, I went to a presentation at the Pentecostal church down the road. The presentation was given by a Rabbi and afterward I talked with the Rabbi and my friend the pastor about the … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Called by Name (Bedingfield) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-23 The Breath of God By The Rev. John Bedingfield A panda walks into a restaurant, sits down and orders a sandwich. The waiter brings out his order, he eats the sandwich, then pulls out a gun and shoots the waiter. As the panda stands up to go, the manager shouts, Hey! Where … Continue reading “John 20:19-23 The Breath of God (Bedingfield) – Bible study”