The Church of the Epiphany Easter message: When Jesus was with his disciples before his death and resurrection, they knew that, somehow, God was with them. They struggled to understand and came to know him as the Messiah, the Christ.  After his resurrection, they knew that he was still with them and they knew that they had to share his presence with everyone who would listen.  One day, after the resurrection, two of them...

  “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” (Ancient Christian Hymn for Easter.) The words from the above hymn, which go back to the 4th century, are chanted every Easter in every Orthodox Christian Church in every land throughout the world. For the early Christians, as for the Orthodox today, this hymn exemplifies the meaning of Pascha (Easter). We live today...

Miami Lakes Congregational Church Easter message: John 20: 11-18.  The four Gospels all have parts of the resurrection story, each a bit different but all affirming that the tomb was empty and Jesus was alive. I’ve known and appreciated those passages all my life but there is one part of John’s account that particularly moves me:  Mary, weeping outside the open tomb, looked in and saw two angels sitting where Jesus...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Easter message: Although here in South Florida the Spring season is not as highly anticipated as in places where the climate is colder, it nonetheless fills us with great hope and enthusiasm. This is because Spring reminds us of new life and perhaps a little more. Spring seems to remind us of eternity. As we watch flowers blossom, hear birds sing, and see daylight extend, we get a sense of paradise. All of us are...

  Sunrise Presbyterian Church  From the very beginning God wanted to establish a personal relationship with His created humanity. The Lord our God chose His people to serve this purpose, yet they were unable to carry out His will. God chose men and women who would bring the message of salvation and hope for humankind. God was motivated by love (John 3:16). “You love what is right” says Hebrews. God’s love is so...