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Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now              Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  Scars that Speak   Scripture Reading:   John 20:19-28 It is the fourth Sunday of Easter, a season that stretches from Resurrection Sunday to Pentecost. During this time, we remember and celebrate the risen Christ and His appearances to many, including His disciples. The resurrection was not a distant or abstract event; it was personal, visible, and transformative for those who encountered Him. In the passage before us, Jesus first appeared to His disciples, but Thomas was not with them. When the others told him that they had seen the Lord, Thomas struggled to believe. He responded with a deeply human condition: unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my hand into His side, I will not believe. Thomas wanted tangible pr...

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now              Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  Easter Parade Scripture Reading:   Colossians 3:5-14 Today, I titled the sermon “Easter Parade.” The Easter parade was once a cherished tradition in many cities across the United States and around the world. It is not something we see as often anymore. In many places, it has been replaced by Easter egg hunts and other activities that, while enjoyable, often reflect the growing commercialization of what was once a deeply spiritual celebration. Even when we are not fully aware of it, we can find ourselves drawn into that shift. Yet the Easter parade itself carried meaning. It was more than a festive gathering; it was a visible expression of resurrection life. People would gather dressed in bright clothing, often in white, and walk th...

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now 20% goes to missions               Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  My Lord and My God   The Gospel according to John chapter 20 verses 19-28.  The disciples had gathered together, fearing for their lives because of the threats they faced as followers of Jesus. They were hiding in a locked room when, after His resurrection, Jesus came and appeared to them. This was the first time they saw Him alive again. Filled with excitement, Jesus offered them comforting words, and they were overjoyed to see the Lord. This event is described in John's Gospel. In that moment, we only see ten disciples present—Judas was gone, and Thomas was absent. It seems that Thomas may have been a little late rising on Easter morning, perhaps he slept in and missed the incredible moment when Jesu...

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now              Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  Come and See, Go and Tell   Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 The celebration of Easter is more than a celebration. It is a mission and an invitation. In the Scripture we read from the Gospel of Matthew , the women went early on Sunday morning to anoint the body of Jesus. Instead, they encountered an angel who told them, “He is risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.” The angel also reassured them, “Do not be afraid,” and invited them to come and see the empty tomb. This invitation—come and see—is at the heart of Easter. Yet it does not end there. As the women were leaving, they were given another instruction: “Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Jesus Christ H...