Jesus makes a promise to his disciples about presence and peace that is fundamentally different than the promises of the world.

True peace, the Spirit, and actually living
Easter 6C  |  John 14:23-29

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The Promise (Easter 6C)

Readings: Acts 16:9-15 | Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 | John 14:23-29 | Psalm 67.
Preached for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (2025-05-25).

A Christian pattern of service - John 14:23-29 (Edward Gleason)

In this sermon, based on John 14:23-29, Pastor Scott explores the promises made by Jesus in preparation for his departure, that the presence of God's Holy Spirit will never leave us alone.  This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday May 25th, the 6th Sunday of Easter. 

Sermon: God's Parental Promises

I'm a pastor in Southwest Iowa, serving a congregation that is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Each week, I explore an assigned Common Lectionary Text as I aim towards creating a sermon.

Drew is an Episcopal priest and blogger living in Western Indiana who is obsessed with building up a vibrant and authentic church and 90’s era dreampop. He is the rector of St. Stephen's in Terre Haute, Indiana. While working on an MFA at Emerson College, Drew was called to a new ministry that transcends both decaying structures and 50’s era ugliness. His blog is about seeking an authentic faith that is expressive, worshipful, artistic, and transformative.

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