Readings; 1 Corinth 15:19-26 & Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.” (1 Corinthians 15:20) Luke 24:1-12 “But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.” But Peter got up and ran toContinue reading “Easter 2025 Sermon Outline”
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Lectionary for Easter 30 B
Opening sentence. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and freed me from all my fears. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are they who take refuge in him. Psalm 34:4, 8 Collect. O God, light to the blind and joy to the troubled, in your only-begotten Son youContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 30 B”
Lectionary for Easter 29 B
Opening sentence. The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 Collect. God our Father, you have revealed your love for us in the cross of Christ. Grant us grace to take up our cross each day, that, in theContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 29 B”
Lectionary for Easter 28 B
Opening sentence. The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Collect. Let us pray (for God’s forgiveness and for the happiness it brings): Father, you show your almighty power in your mercy and forgiveness. Continue toContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 28 B”
Lectionary for Easter 25 B
Opening sentence. Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord. Psalm 1:1-2 Collect. God and Father of all, you have willed that the last should beContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 25 B”
Lectionary for Easter 24 B
Opening sentence. Jesus said, If any want to become my followers,let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’ Mark 8:34 Collect. Let us pray (for the peace which is born of faith and hope):Father in heaven, Creator of all, look down upon your people in their moments of need, for youContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 24 B”
Lectionary for Easter 23 B
Opening sentence. What good is it if we say we have faith but do not have works? Faith without works is dead. James 2:14, 17 Collect. Let us pray (to our just and merciful God): Lord our God, in you mercy and justice meet. With unparalleled love you have saved us from death and drawnContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 23 B”
Lectionary for Easter 22 B
Opening sentence. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, comes down from the Father of lights, who gave us birth by the word of truth. James 1:17, 18 Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and constantly give more than either we desire orContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 22 B”
Lectionary for Easter 21 B
Opening sentence. Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69 Collect. Let us pray (that our minds may be fixed on eternal truth): Lord our God, all truth is from you, and youContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 21 B”
Lectionary for Easter 19 B.
Opening sentence. Jesus says: ‘I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever.’ John 6:51 Collect. Let us pray (to be defended in doubt and difficulty): Merciful Father, whose Son laid down his life that we might die to self and live in him:Continue reading “Lectionary for Easter 19 B.”
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