... There are, however, a select few preachers and a select few sermons which continue to edify Christians of all times and places and situations. One such sermon is the Paschal (Easter) Homily of St. John Chrysostom of the 4th and 5th centuries. In this sermon, St. Chrysostom invites Christians to join the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection. The great and timeless quality of this sermon is that Chrysostom invites all people to join the celebration – no matter how recently you have come to faith, no matter how difficult your pursuit of righteousness has been, and no matter your past failings. This grace of God to offer eternal life to all people through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection is a message that will always be relevant to the people of God. ...
Read all of the pastor's column in the April 15 Advance.