Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:
Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion
In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
Belief in the oneness of the church
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
The ministry to believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.
One time there was a King had three girls. He was getting very old, so he called his daughters one day and told them, says, “There’s a question I want answered and I want the truth.” Looked at the oldest, says, “How much do you love me?”
This is one of those passages in the Bible that contain the makings of several sermons. I could talk this morning about how, in the first five verses, Jesus fulfills several of the promises he made in the long conversation he had with the disciples at the Last Supper, back in chapters 14 through 16 of John’s Gospel. Or I could talk about the change in the disciples between verse 19—where they’re hiding in fear behind locked doors—and verse 26, in which they’re in the same place but seem no longer to be afraid.
Morning Prayer for April 21, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 96:1-9; Exodus 33:12-23. Hymn: Sing My Song Backwards. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for April 16, 2026. Scriptures: Isaiah 52:7-9; Romans 6:3-11. Hymn: He Lives! CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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