Below is a simple list of the Easter Sermon texts that we have used at First E Free Brooklyn since 2014, updated up to 2025 plans.

2014 – Caiaphas, Thief, Peter – John 11:49,50; Matt 27:44; Luke 24:1-12

2015 – Mark 15:33 – 16:8

2016 – Rez Hope – John 18,19

2017 – Don’t be Afraid – Matt 28:1-10

2018 – Emmaus Road – Luke 24:13-35

2019 – Mary Magdalene – Luke 23:44 – 24:3

2020 – Mary M’s Three Confessions – John 20

2021 – 1 Corinthians 15a Palm, 15b Easter

2022 – Luke 23 and 24 – The Women of Easter

2023 – Matthew’s March – Matt 28:1-15

2024 – Luke’s Easter (Luke 22:66 – 23:25 & Luke 24:13 – 35)

2025 – Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel: Mary Magdalene and Peter – John 20&21

Future? – fresh expectations – 1 John 1, 1 Corinthian 15, Matthew 28

Series Title: Foundational or A Firm Foundation

Fall Sermon series overing the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians (plus possibly chapter 7 for three weeks about marriage, singleness, and related issues).

Before the Series Begins
33 – August 18 – Zephaniah Seung – Eph. 6b
34 – August 25 – Johnny Weng – Acts 15a
35 – September 1 – Zephaniah Seung – Phil 4c
36 – September 8 – Zephaniah Seung – 1 Kings 19

37 – 2024 09 15 – Buffer Sunday
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 13
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Sermon Title: The Core of A Church
Summary: Love is the central element in a churches life and functioning. All the ministries and activities in a church are based on and flow around this central element. It’s surprisingly easy to overlook so it’s critical that we revisit the core of what we are doing together as a church.

38 – 2024 09 22 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Sermon Title: A Fresh Foundation
Summary: Introduction and Thanksgiving pointing to intial issues of eloquent speech, testimony, spiritual gifts, and unity in Christ over divisions.

39 – 2024 09 29 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 w/ 3:1-9
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Sermon Title: Founded on Christ
Summary: Disunity from factions favoring one apostolic leader over another require re-orienting around the foundation of Jesus and his work on the cross.

40 – 2024 10 06 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Sermon Title: Founded on Power
Summary: The message of Christ presented in the first century sounded like foolishness to some while others preferred elevated orators who could debate philosophers and other religious experts. Paul reminds the Corinthians of their background and how the gospel elevated them beginning with the power of the Holy Spirit and their testimony of his grace before they moved toward fancy arguments and speakers.

41 – 2024 10 13 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Sermon Title: Founded by the Spirit
Summary: Believers do have access to spiritual wisdom as they mature and learn to listen to the Holy Spirit who reveals the mind of Christ.

42 – 2024 10 20 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Sermon Title: Building On A Firm Foundation
Summary: Paul’s foundational work of the gospel is being built upon by others, as it should, and those builders are responsible for the quality of their building as it will be tested, and what they are building up is the Church, the temple of Christ.

43 – 2024 10 27 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13
Sermon Title: A Humble Foundation
Summary: Paul and other leaders are serving and developing the faith of the church at personal sacrifice and would rather experience ignoble treatment if it results in spiritual fruit for the Church members.

44 – 2024 11 03 – Marathon Sunday!!!!
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21
Sermon Title: A Gentle and Powerful Foundation
Summary: Paul warns against arrogance in eloquence in favor of humility surrounding the power of grace and the gentle invitation of the gospel.

—- BELOW SERMON PLANS POSTPONED TO ANOTHER TIME —–

45 – 2024 11 10 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 7
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians
Sermon Title: Faithful Marriages
Summary: Marriage and Fidelity

46 – 2024 11 17 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 7
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians
Sermon Title: Whole, Single, and Filled with Purpose
Summary: Singleness and Wholeness

47 – 2024 11 24 –
Scripture Covered: 1 Corinthians 7
Scripture read: 1 Corinthians
Sermon Title: Faithful in Challenging Places
Summary: Widowhood, Inter-religious marriage, etc

5 Sundays Remain in 2024

Psalm Sermon Series Summer 2024

E28 – Psalm 33 – Praise
Week & Date: July 14
Sermon Title: Honest to God – Praise
Main Scripture Reading: Psalm 33:1-15

E29 – Psalm 34 – Dependance
Week & Date: July 21
Sermon Title: Honest to God – Dependance
Main Scripture Reading: Psalm 34:4-16

E30 – Psalm 35 – Questioning
Week & Date: July 28
Sermon Title: Honest to God – Questioning
Main Scripture Reading: Psalm 35:17-28

E31 – Psalm 37 – Lament
Week & Date: August 4
Sermon Title: Honest to God – Lament
Main Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:12-26

E32 – Psalm 38 – Repentance
Week & Date: August 11
Sermon Title: Honest to God – Repentance
Main Scripture Reading: Psalm 38:1-11, 21-22

Week & Date: B07 – 2024 02 18
Scripture Covered: Luke 22:1-34
Scripture Read: Luke 22:14-23
Guest Speaker: Zephaniah Seung

Week & Date: C12 – 2024 03 24
Scripture Covered: Luke 22:66 – 23:25
Scripture Read: Luke 22:66-23:4
Sermon Title: The Three Trials of Jesus

Week & Date: C12 – 2024 03 28 – Combined Service with 2nd and 59th st
Scripture Covered: Luke 23:32 – 23:43
Scripture Read: Luke 23:32 – 23:43
Sermon Title: The Three Curses on the Cross

Week & Date: C13 – 2024 03 31
Scripture Covered: Luke 24:13 – 35
Scripture Read: Luke 24:13-31
Sermon Title: The Three Testimonies of the Resurrection

Week & Date: C13 – 2024 04 02 – Women’s League
Scripture Covered: 1 Peter 2:23-25
Talk Title: Not a Mumblin’ Word

Inspiration from: Lead Belly, He Never Said a Mumblin Word and Bifrost Arts, same title.

A Mumblin’ Word – March 22, 2024
They took him in the dark of night
But He never said a mumblin’ word
They blindfolded, mocked, and beat him
But He never said a mumblin’ word
They led Him to Pilate’s court
But He never said a mumblin’ word
Not a word, not a word, not a word

We accused him of treason and lies
But He never said a mumblin’ word
Herod demanded signs, wonders, and tricks
But He never said a mumblin’ word
We demanded Barabbas be freed
Not a word, not a word, not a word
Pilate crowned him with thrones, “Behold, the man”
But He never said a mumblin’ word
Not a word, not a word, not a word

We all cried out “Crucify! Crucify!”
But He never said a mumblin’ word
I nailed him to a tree, you pierced his side
Not a word, not a word
I watched his blood sprinkle down
not a word, not a word
You heard his body breathe it’s last
But He never said a mumblin’ word
Not a word, not a word, not a word