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Based on Hebrews 5:7-10. Jesus endured pain & suffering with little physical support from followiers or friends, even while on the cross. Suffering is a part of life, but we should not face pain and suffering alone.

Since the beginning of this year. We have looked at the book of Matthew. We began with the genealogy of Jesus and these next two weeks we are looking at the ending of the life that Jesus spent here on earth. Next Sunday is Easter and we will look at the Resurrection and what Jesus said to us as He was…

Christians are often compared to butterflies, transformed from the state of caterpillars. However, can butterflies regress to caterpillars? Can Christians regress to the idolatry of worldly politics and ideologies? If we are not good stewards of the kingdom, we may regress, just as the chief priests and Pharisees did. On this Christ the King Sunday, we look at a scene of Jesus' trial from the dimension of stewardship. Enjoy!

Pastor Luke preached from Matthew 13:7 and 22, about the worries and worldly pleasures that choke out God's message. He said, "God's message gets choked when it's not embraced."

Jesus Christ suffered a horrific and brutal death on the Cross. This death was required to pay the penalty for our sin. In light of His sacrifice how should we live? For our communion Sunday Pastor Jon will be doing a demonstration of the scourge, crown of thorns, nails, and spear that would have been part of Jesus' crucifixion.

Palm Sunday Sing - Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) - offertory Youth Palm Parade to Hosanna Video: Call To Worship: Palm Sunday What Does Hosanna mean? The term Hosanna meant: Save Us Now! and may have been an Aramaic idiom meaning “royal power to” Why Palms? Palm Branches - symbol of national identity. Much…

The people wanted Barabbas rather than Jesus. Barabbas seemed to have been a man who claimed to be Messiah and committed insurrection against Rome in which he committed murder and was sentenced to be crucified, perhaps with the other two who were hung with Jesus. His name being translated is "Son of the Father." His first name may have been Yeshua (Jesus" as well. This is the Messiah they wanted, one who conformed to public opinion rather than the Lord who calls us to conform to Him. They chose a plastic Jesus.

Introduction Story about Wilma being crowned Queen of the Hubbard Care Center The type of person who didn’t seek out lots of attention. Was so shocked that when everyone voted for her. She was thrilled and couldn’t wrap her mind around this great honor being bestowed upon her. She was humble, but was…

Isaiah would depict in such a detailed way what our Savior would go through. The prophets would be looking ahead to a promised Messiah as they declared the Promised One… Tonight we remember. This is not a service of celebration, rather it is for contemplation, reflection, and remembering what our sin…

The suffering and death of Jesus the Christ was necessary to satisfy the righteous wrath of God. Sin demands a penalty. That penalty is death. As the spotless Lamb of God Jesus suffered and died, taking the place of sinners.

PRESENTATION: The nature of Christ’s Kingdom In today’s Gospel, as Our Lord stands before Pilate, He is questioned about whether He is a King. While He never claims the title of king for Himself, He does say that he has a kingdom. My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my…

Jesus was the long awaited King of the Jews, fulfilling prophecy, and finishing the work of redeeming fallen humanity.

Good Friday Devotional: In the first part of chapter 19, Jesus is tortured and mocked as a king. He was given a crown of thorns and a purple robe. In these verses there is a primary dialogue between Pilate and the Chief Priests and officers. The Chief priests say to “crucify Him” and Pilate says, 3 times,…

Introduction My Mom once won a horse in a raffle. It was a little Shetland Pony. There was only one problem. She was afraid of the horse, and the horse knew it. Because she was afraid of it, it hated her. Eventually, the horse ran away and mom was actually relieved. Now, let me tell you another story.…

As we continue our series, Summer in the Psalms, we are confronted with a question of eternal importance from Psalm 2: What will you do with the appointed Son who reigns as world-wide king?! Come Sunday as we consider the irrational worldwide conspiracy against God's anointed king as well as the only logical response to a full understanding of the universal authority that has been given to the resurrected messiah-king about whom Psalm 2 prophesied.

Our Lord and Savior is flogged, crown of thorn pushed on His head, mocked, and crucified on the Cross for each of us.

Jesus being crowned with thorns was a vital part of God’s redemption plan.

1. Jesus was abused for us (Matt 27:26-31). 2. Jesus was assisted for us (Matt 27:31-32). 3. Jesus was in agony for us (Matt 27:33-36). 4. Jesus was antagonized for us (Matt 27:37-44). 5. Jesus was absolutely willing to save us (Luke 23:34-43).