Bible Study

Sermon John 20:19-31 Other Resurrections By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Easter announces the resurrection of Jesus and promises other resurrections as well. Today let us hear of the victory of Jesus, but also of those other resurrections. In the name of the Trinity: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Gospel stories about Jesus after … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 Other Resurrections (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 What the Wounds Reveal By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Jesus surprises his disciples in that upstairs room. After all, he’s supposed to be dead! But he comes among them alive again, more alive than he was before. How does he explain himself to these people who cannot believe that he is back, … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 What the Wounds Reveal (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 Honest Doubt, Honest Faith By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Today is sometimes called Low Sunday. This term has a perfectly respectable origin. We can think of Easter Day as the start of an octave, a period of eight days that runs through today and thus contains two Sundays. The first of these … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 Honest Doubt, Honest Faith (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 Thomas By Emily Sylvester Some years ago I was a tourist in Scotland. It was a particularly bright and sunny day in Inverness. I stopped a friendly looking fellow and asked what I should see before I continued on west to the Isle of Skye. “Nessie,” he said, “youve got to see … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 Thomas (Sylvester) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 Elated…Deflated By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Its called Low Sunday for a reason. On this Sunday after Easter, worship attendance will be a fraction of what it was last Sunday. … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 Elated… Deflated (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 The Doubting Thomas in Us All By Fr. Bill Wigmore (This sermon was delivered to a group recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.) Well good evening once again And a very special welcome to any doubting Thomas who are here with us tonight. Youve definitely come to the right place! Now I … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 The Doubting Thomas in Us All (Wigmore) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 Your Brother, Thomas By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Do you like to work crossword puzzles? If so, here’s an easy one for you: What’s a six-letter word beginning with the letter, T, whose clue is, “doubter?” Piece of cake, huh? It’s Thomas, of course, the “Doubting Thomas” of the New Testament a … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 Your Brother, Thomas (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon John 20:19-31 Breaking the Chains of Fear By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker It’s strange when you think about it–the disciples spend the evening of Easter Day behind locked doors. Peter and another disciple have seen the empty tomb. Mary Magdalene has spoken with the risen Christ, and she has told the disciples about it. … Continue reading “John 20:19-31 Breaking the Chains of Fear (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Numbers 21:4-9 & John 3:14-21 On Leaving It to the Snake* By Dr. Randy L. Hyde Randal Berry, the son of Betsy and Gerald and member of this church, is the herpetologist at the Little Rock Zoo. That means he likes snakes. I once asked Randal when he discovered snakes as his calling. He … Continue reading “John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9 On Leaving It to the Snake (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon Numbers 21:4-9 & John 3:14-21 Lift High the Cross By Pastor Daniel W. Brettell May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my soul be acceptable in your sight, O Lord. In the name of Jesus. Amen. We’re getting closer and closer to Holy Week; closer to Holy Thursday, closer to Good … Continue reading “John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9 Lift High the Cross (Brettell) – Bible study”