Sermons on John
This morning’s service will include Blessing of Prayer Shawls during Story Time. Scripture Reading (CEB) John 14:15-21 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 I will ask the Father, and he will send another Companion, who will be with you forever. 17 This Companion is the Spirit of Truth, whom the world can’t receive because…
Scripture Reading (Inclusive Bible) John 14:1-14 1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith in me as well. In God’s house there are many dwelling places; otherwise, how could I have told you that I was going to prepare a place for you? I am indeed going to prepare…
Scripture Reading (CEB adapted) John 20 19 It was still the first day of the week. That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and…
Scripture Reading (CEB) John 20:1-18 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them,…
Today we join with Calvary Memorial United Church and Forest Hill United Church to share the story of Good Friday. The Lesson of the Betrayal(Matthew 26:1-4, 14-16; Mark 14:43-48, 53) The Lesson of Denial(Mark 14:60-64; John 18:25-27) The Lesson of the Trial(Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14, 22-26; John 18:29-31, 33, 36-37; 19:1-2) The Lesson of the Crucifixion(John…
Readings from the Scriptures (Common English Bible) John 1:29-42 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one about whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is really greater than me because he existed before me.’ 31 Even…
1st Lesson The prophet proclaims good news to a people in exile Isaiah 40:1-8 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to herthat she has served her term, that her penalty is paid,that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out:‘In the wilderness prepare the way…
The forecast today indicates rain will stop in time for us to be outdoors for our hymn sing service. Bring a lawn chair and join us on the labyrinth at 10:30am where we will sing out loud together!
Scripture Reading (CEB) John 20:19-31 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his…
Scripture Reading (CEB) John 20:1-18 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said…