Easter
Traditional Worship Service for Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2021
See His Hands (sermon based on John 20:20-31)
Easter Worship Service for the Resurrection of Our Lord 2021
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First Importance (Easter sermon based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8)
Sermon: First Importance
Texts: Mark 16:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Focus: Jesus Christ rose bodily from the grave.
Function: That they would live boldly by faith in Christ’s resurrection.
A Wedding Invitation
Sermon: A Wedding Invitation
Text: Revelation 22:1-6, 12-21
Focus: The Holy Spirit and the Church invite all people to come and receive God’s free grace.
Function: That they would invite their unbelieving family and friends to come and know Jesus.
The Heaven to Come
A vision of the new heaven and new earth
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Sermon: They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Text: John 13:31-35
Focus: Christ Jesus demonstrated his love by dying for us on the cross.
Function: That they would love others in word and deed just as Christ loves them.
The Shepherd’s Voice
Sermon: The Shepherd’s Voice
Text: Psalm 23; Acts 20:17-35; John 10:22-30
Focus: We recognize Jesus’ voice in his Word.
Function: That they would follow the Shepherd’s voice and not be deceived by false teachers.
Come and Get It!
Sermon: Come and Get It!
Text: John 21:1-19
Focus: Jesus forgives our failures and calls us to kingdom service.
Function: That they would receive God’s grace in Word and Sacrament and gladly serve him.