Services:  10: 15AM
Holy Communion Each Sunday
 
Easter Theme:  The Pierced Hand Of The LORD…
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

18 May 2025
 
 

First Reading                                      Acts 11:1-8

Second Reading                                   Revelation 21:1-7

Gospel                                                John 13:31–35

 

Jesus Turns Sorrow into Joy

 

On earth “you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy” (John 16:20). Already the Spirit grants you peace and joy through the forgiveness of your sins. For by the cross of Christ, “God has granted repentance that leads to life” (Acts 11:18). His Gospel is “a message by which you will be saved, you and all your household” (Acts 11:14). He gives freely “from the spring of the water of life” (Rev. 21:6), “and death shall be no more” (Rev. 21:4). He dwells with His people, adorning His Church as a bride for her husband, “making all things new” (Rev. 21:5). Therefore, as the Son of Man is glorified by His cross, “and God is glorified in him” (John 13:31), so He is glorified in us by our “love for one another” (John 13:35), which His Spirit works in us by His grace.

 
Sermon:  “Fiery Baptisms”