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Scripture records the greatest event in history with a shocking lack of words: “There they crucified him.” Here was the culmination of God's plan: the innocent for the guilty, the sinless for the sinful. The participants in this divine drama are carried along fulfilling prophecy after prophecy, Pilate…

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Just after the Seder, Jesus and his disciples depart to the garden of Gethsemane to pray. All but one.... After spending time in prayer, Jesus was betrayed by one of his closest friends and arrested. The rest of his friends scatter and deny him. He was then brought before Caiaphas, Herod, and Pilate…

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the…

1. Jesus in control of His death , 19:28-30. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And my tongue cleaves to my jaws; And You lay me in the dust of death. They also gave me gall for my food And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. Jesus’s death fulfills God’s will and His prophetic Word. For…

Exegetical Point: Jesus was crucified, died and was buried in accordance with the scriptures. Intro Jesus didn’t come out of no-where! Fulfilled prophecy, fulfilled imagery, fulfilled typology, Been a long time getting here One of the nice summaries that we use to profess our faith is called the Apostles…

Kaikki olette tervetulleitta tänään juuri sellaisena kuin olet, pohdiskellaan tänään Jumalan sanaa ja käännetään heti tuonne psalmien kirjaan: 36 Sinä annat minulle pelastuksen kilven, ja sinun oikea kätesi minua tukee; sinun laupeutesi tekee minut suureksi. Kehen tämä minä viitt aa? Tämä viittaa meihin…

Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will…

We can be assured that when God starts a work, that he will accomplish and finish that work that he began. When God brings about a finish to something…it is understood to mean to bring something to completion or perfection Something that is complete within itself without any other outside influence or…

EASTER 2023 Why Did He Do What He Did? Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:01 PM 📷 Most of you know the Easter story; We know the timeline: Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday – riding on a donkey and everyone singing and praising God, shouting Hosanna and waving palm branches. Jesus taught the people daily…

Scripture weaves together: Prophecy - Isaiah, Psalms Narrative - John Didactic (teaching/application) - Hebrews Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form…

Crucified King This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ crucifixion. We have already looked at the trials that led up to the crucifixion. We have already seen the betrayal, cowardliness, and attitudes of those that wanted Jesus crucified. These things are readily apparent in the pages of John’s gospel.…

Happy Father’s Day! Good morning and Happy Father’s Day to all of you Grandpa’s, Dad’s, and future Dad’s out there. As a guy, it doesn’t really matter if you are a tender hearted person or the toughest guy on the block, there is nothing that can ground you in reality quicker than the realization that…

Nehemiah 6:15–19 (KJV 1900) 15 So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days. 16 And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof , and all the heathen that were about us saw these things , they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they…

I . Intro . A . Read Mark 16:1-8 1. “ He Is Risen !” 2. That one three-word-sentence sums up Easter. 3. Today is the celebration of Easter. 4. Today we are here to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour and Lord. 5. For many people, Easter is a reminder that they need to start going to Church. B .…

Grace 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Grace God allowed Isaiah the prophet…

In his wonderful little book Orthodoxy, GK Chesterton asserts his own way into Christianity. At the end of chapter 6 he gives his readers a paradox: The real problem is—Can the lion lie down with the lamb and still retain his royal ferocity? We need both the lion and the lamb. We need the God that is…

Not Much About Palm Sunday Today That’s because it puts things out of sequence for the preaching points I have been sharing with you from the Gospel of John since February 13. I began at the end of the Seder meal that was Jesus’ last supper. To start, we looked at the new commandment that Jesus gave…

Introduction Today we continue our series From the Cross, through the Tomb, as we look at a few things. The first message was titled “The Perseverance of Jesus” (From the Garden to the Cross) Jesus Persevered in the Garden Through the Unanswered Prayer He Prayed to His Father Through the Unwilling Apostles…

Welcome Good morning everyone, and welcome to anyone who is joining us online. Today is Palm Sunday, which is a different kind of day in the church calendar. We celebrate how Jesus comes into Jerusalem as king, but we know that the joy on that day will be fleeting. It’s a powerful moment, but within…

I . Intro . Reminder ( Titus 3:3-7 ) A . I have trouble remembering things . 1. Any of you notice that? 2. I don’t know why but sometimes things just slip my mind. 3. There have been times when I did not remember what I went into the kitchen for. B . I think it’s scientifically safe to say that the older…

What is revealed about the heart and mission of Jesus in His high priestly prayer? What does this show us about the powerful savior of sinners? We ponder and answer these questions about where we see the heart of Jesus revealed.

Secular - Sometimes we pastors have great confidence in that what we say will get through to others. Sometimes it is true, sometimes not so much. Here is one such story. Two little boys were best friends at church, but they both had a reputation for getting into trouble. One Sunday, one of the boys was…

Secular - Today we will be touching on the judgement seat of Christ. So in my research I ran across this little story and thought you would like it. At the end of the age when all the believers were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, the angel Gabriel appeared and said, “I want all the men…

Finishing The Mission The reason Jesus came to earth to accomplish the task the Father has set before Him there are — things John wants to convey to us through his rendering Jesus was crucified for sin He died as the King of the Jews/ whole world Prophecy was fulfilled Jesus died Read John 19 17-37 ,…