What I'm looking for in the sermon is "Christ Events" as we read the story of the resurrection in the 20th Chapter of the Gospel of John. The story of Thomas who came into the scene after the Risen Christ appeared in the Upper Room opens up a number of important issues.
First of all Thomas claims to believe because he has been able to see and John has us understand how Jesus said, "You believe because you have seen. Happy are those who believe even though they have not seen". In effect we are looking at the power that comes when believing is seeing. What have we come to believe about Easter and when do we see the Risen Christ in our lives?
Secondly, in the story we read that there were deeds the Risen Christ performed that were not recorded. Every time we discover good deeds done for the sake of the need to have them done and not for getting credit for doing them it becomes a Christ Event.
On the Sunday after Easter we continue to affirm that "Christ the Lord is Risen Today."
If you would like a copy of a rough draft of the sermon let me know and I can email it to you. I have the ability to email that from home on Saturday as well as any time today (Friday).
If you have some thoughts on this subject write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of this blog click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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