“So Send I You”: An Easter Sermon

(Sermon preached on March 31, 2013.  Text: John 20:1, 19-23.) On the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary went to the tomb and found it empty. (John 20:1) I. Preaching on Easter Sunday is difficult for us pastors.  Sure, we’re excited about the occasion; we like to see the sanctuaryContinue reading ““So Send I You”: An Easter Sermon”

Easter Christ-Clothes include compassion and forgiveness

Like most ministers, I look forward to Easter every year at church.  We have special services, breakfast, and see families who are visiting from out of town. Everyone wears their best Easter clothes, and I wear my Easter bow tie.  This will be about the eighth Easter in a row that I’ve worn one. Easter isContinue reading “Easter Christ-Clothes include compassion and forgiveness”