The Sunday Of The Resurrection: Easter Day
The Sunday Of The Resurrection: Easter Day
Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Sunday Of The Resurrection: Easter Day
A Sermon by
The Rt. Rev. & Rt. Hon. John Sentamu, Former Archbishop of York
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Easter Day
From the Sermon Series — Living a Jesus Christ Shaped Life
The text below is a summary of Bishop Sentamu’s sermon.
When our granddaughter Abigail asked
“How much does God love me?” I answered, “God in Jesus Christ loves you this much!” 
Yes, God loves each one of us this much. In Jesus’ death and resurrection we see a God who would do his utmost to bring his lost children, in the wilderness of this world, home to his warm embrace.
The Crucified Saviour stands as a sign to everyone who has known pain, that God knows what it means to suffer, and he redeems our pains through his own sacrificial love. Jesus Christ came to earth not to start a new religion but to offer every human being a communion in God. A participation in the life of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
All three Bible readings affirm the truth of his Resurrection with personal stories of those who saw him:
Mary Magdalene encounters Jesus in the garden;
The Apostle Paul tells us of all who had seen Jesus, including himself;
Peter tells Cornelius about it.
And when Cornelius accepts this message, the Holy Spirit comes down on his entire household
God in Jesus Christ loves us this much. Therefore give him your all in total self-giving, surrender, and self-emptying.
The Risen Christ assures us of his Power, and his Presence and he has Commissioned us to go and make disciples of all nations
So step out into Resurrection light and joy. Know the new life he gives. Accept the peace he offers. And go and share the love he gives.
Rejoice and be glad. For we are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song. Amen.
