Ascension Sunday
Witnesses to His Resurrection
Note: The structure of the following sermon is that of a four dialogs between pairs of individuals as they each discuss the meaning of Jesus’ ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Each column indicates the words of a particular individual.
Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Open Our Minds
Grace, mercy, and peace be
upon you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
Amen.
In Bible class this morning, the four confirmands gave a short
profession of their faith. I reminded you all that confirmation is not
a Lutheran invention. It’s been a part of the Christian Church since…