Acts 2:1-13
Pentecost - Year C
May 19, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Hal Brady
(
UMC)
I may not remember everything about my high school days, but I do remember the cheerleaders and several of their spirited yells.
One of their yells was, "Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar, all for LaGrange, stand up and holler!"
And whenever our football or basketball teams seemed to hit a dry spot, our cheerleaders would eye the stands and yell out, "We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how about you?" From across the field the other team's fans would respond and yell back the same cheer: "We've got spirit, yes we do. We've got spirit, how about you?" Then the two opposing sides would take turns giving the cheer back and forth, hoping that their fans were louder.
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John 17:20-26
7th Sunday of Easter/ Ascension Sunday - Year C
May 12, 2013
The Rev. Peter Panagore
(
UCC)
Let's listen in to Jesus speaking in St. John's book.
Jesus says, "My prayer."
He is praying as he speaks and prayer is the first thing in this passage. Jesus prays. We should pray. Imitate him.
Jesus says, "My prayer is not for them alone."
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April 21, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne
(TEC)
The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne draws on two lessons, from Acts 9--the story of Peter's miraculous encounter with Dorcas--and John 10--an account of Jesus' contentious encounter with religious leaders, to reveal questions of faith that we need to wrestle with.
April 14, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne
(TEC)
The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne shows how, in two very different post-resurrection appearances of Jesus (Acts 9:1-6 and John 21:1-19), Jesus overcomes betrayal with grace and a calling to Paul and Peter to serve as his ambassadors to the world.
April 07, 2013
The Rev. Matthew Gaventa
(PCUSA)
In his sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Matthew Gaventa focuses on Peter's message in Acts 5:27-32, and shows us that Easter gives us a fresh perspective toward the wounds and grudges we hold on to, if we let it.
March 31, 2013
The Rev. Dr. William L. Self
(CBF)
As we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, Dr. Bill Self takes us back to the empty tomb and explores the scene through the eyes of Mary Magdalene.