Lamenting to rejoicing

Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord by Lillian Delevoryas

“You will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.”

As recorded by John, this is what Jesus told the disciples in the upper room. Jesus’ immediate audience was those men who were about to go through a very difficult few days. His message stated that the hard time they were entering had a joyous end. This end would be one of joy and rejoicing. This is why it is important that we, the text’s secondary audience, absorbs today’s words recorded in the Gospel of John….For more, click on the title above.

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Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord by Lillian Delevoryas

Easter 4 (Jubilate)

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Who is your Shepherd?

The Good Shepherd by Daniel Bonnell

This can be a dangerous thing to do in a sermon—especially right at the beginning—but I’m going to ask you to close your eyes and visualize this scene: A shepherd is standing on a hillside surrounded by his flock. They are laying or grazing on green grass and in the distance is a shimmering lake….the water as still as a mirror, reflecting the bright light of the sky. …For more, click on the title above.

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The Good Shepherd by Daniel Bonnell

Easter 3 (Misericordias Domini)

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