Sermon for the Vigil of Easter on Exodus 14:10-15:1; and Matthew 28:1-7. 

The Lord has fought for you, and He fights for you still. In Christ you are already through the sea which swallows your enemies. So, go in peace. Go with joy. Go singing.

Sermon for Good Friday on John 11:17-27.

Even though death is a powerful enemy, it is not possible for death to hold Christ (Act. 2:24). Jesus’ death has caused death itself to die. By Christ’s death, death itself is forever swallowed up in Resurrection victory (1 Co. 15:54).

The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 111:1-6; Deuteronomy 8:1-3; Hebrews 9:11-15; and John 6:35-51.

Jesus doesn’t just give daily bread. He came to give more. He gives Himself as the Bread of Life and the new Tree of Life. Believe. Eat of Him and you will never die.

The Scripture readings are John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; and Matthew 26:1-27:66. 

From a human standpoint, the crucifixion is utterly unjust, but in the cosmic view of things, God accomplishes the greatest act of justice ever. Justice is Jesus redeeming and claiming what belongs to Him. That’s you.

The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 92:12-15; Isaiah 5:1-7; Galatians 5:16-26; and John 15:1-8. 

Jesus is the True Vine; His Father is the Vinedresser; we are the branches. Being pruned hurts, but every cut is purposeful, and Christ feels it with us. Abide in Him and bear fruit that lasts.

The Scripture readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:11-15; and John 8:42-59.

You don’t keep Jesus’ Word by never falling into sin - that isn't possible. You keep His Word by confessing your sin and believing His promises. Believer, Jesus promises, “If you keep My Word, you will never see death.”

The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 25:4-10; Isaiah 30:19-23a; Colossians 2:6-10; and John 14:1-7. 

What if Jesus’ saying, “No one comes to the Father except through Me,” offends you because, deep down, You know it’s true? 

Jesus isn’t closing doors. He’s flinging the only One wide open.

The Scripture readings are Isaiah 49:8-13; Acts 2:41-47; John 6:1-15.

The same living Lord who Baptized those 3,000 souls in May of 33 AD in Jerusalem is the same Savior who gathers us today in 2026. Christ’s work in them and among us is the same.

The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 100; Jeremiah 23:1-3; Hebrews 13:20-21; and John 10:11-18. 

When Jesus declares, “I AM the Good Shepherd,” it isn’t simply gentle comfort. It’s fierce rescue, which still comforts His sheep. Christ lays down His life for scattered wounded sheep like us.

The Scripture readings are Exodus 7:7-13, 8:16-24; Ephesians 5:1-9; and Luke 11:14-28. 

Our thanks to Rev. Andy Coyle, director of the AFLC’s Home Missions Department, for preaching today’s sermon.