He Has Risen, He Has Risen Indeed, Alleluia!
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” (John 15:4)
SCRIPTURE READINGS
HYMNS FOR THE WEEK
- Opening Hymn “Lift High the Cross” (LSB 837) Text under “more” in video.
- Hymn of the Day “At the Lamb’s High Fest We Sing” (LSB 633) Text under “more” in video.
- Hymn of Response “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” (LSB 865) Text here.
- Communion Distribution Hymns
fifth sunday of easter
Sermon
The sermon will be based on the Gospel reading for the day.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. (John 15:1-8)