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What events could cause a man to go to his death willingly, not just willingly buy joyfully. It is the events of the Gospel that can change a person to do this. It is the power of the Gospel that changes people inside and out. Such is the story of Ignatius. Ignatius was condemned to death because he…

This Week’s Theme: He (Christ) Is Risen! Word of the Week is Resurrection: It is a rising again; chiefly, the revival of the dead of the human race, or their return from the grave, particularly at the general judgment. By the resurrection of Christ, we have the assurance of the future resurrection of…

For the last several years I have gotten up super early on Easter to think about how many people so easily awake to forget about Jesus and what He has done for us. Our society has not helped with this over the years. It is so easy to put things on our schedule on Sunday’s or just to sleep in on a Sunday…

Where is the hope It would seem to me that very few people have hope these days. For instance if I were to mention politics, I generally get a big groan, and regardless of whether you are on the more progressive side of politics, or the more conservative side, the thing that seems to unite everyone is…

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The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

DISCIPLESHIP Mary Magdalene joined the close circle of disciples who traveled with Jesus on His long journeys. Her deliverance from demons may have occurred relatively late in Christ’s Galilean ministry. Luke is the only one of the gospel writers who names her in any connection prior to the crucifixion.…

Dedicated faith Mary whom was healed of seven demons ( Lk 8:2 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Mary who was at the cross ( Mt27:56 56 Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James…

Good morning! It's such a joy to gather together again. Whether you're joining us in person or tuning in online, we're so grateful for your presence today. As we embark on this journey together through our sermon series on the 'Redeemed: Understanding the Savior's Work of Salvation,' I pray that our…

He is risen! Our entire faith rests on the fact that Jesus is alive. If he never came back to life, our faith is worthless, because there is no hope. We know that Jesus is who he said he is because he came back to life. Each of the Gospels records the amazing story of Jesus’ resurrection, well at least…

New Year Resolutions How many have made one this year? What are some of them? Diets Purchase new car or home Pay off credit cards Get married Be nicer to people Reading Bible in a year Do less laundry and use more deodorant We often make these resolutions knowing we may not keep them. It almost becomes…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro Kids, why was the book of John written? The author John had to go through a similar process to his readers. He had to see and hear and grow in understanding so the he would believe in Jesus as the Messiah. He wrote to help us believe, but today in our passage,…

10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, It proves that He is the TRIUMPHANT Savior and Lord 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is…

John 20:1-18 JESUS: THE RESURRECTED REDEEMER Intro: Last Sunday we celebrated the greatest day in the history of the world. Today we celebrate the great truth that Jesus Christ, who was crucified on a Roman cross and died, arose from the dead just three days later! This one truth is what sets Christianity…

Easter. If it were not for this time of year, where we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, what hope would we have? You see, the hope we have is grounded on the truth of the resurrection. 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Our church directory needs updating and this is a great ministry opportunity for the right person. So, please pray and if the Lord leads you to take this on, please see Pastor John... Introduction He Has Risen! He has Risen, Indeed!!! Good morning and welcome…

One of my professors when I was in school always encouraged us to put ourselves in the story. What do you see? hear? smell? taste? feel? And its worth doing. Imagining what it would have been like to physically be there focuses our mindset to take in more of the details. To take note if you will, to…

Today I want to tell you a story. In fact, this is the way that Jesus used to teach his hearers a lesson, but he called His stories parables. Would you turn with me today to Luke Chapter 15. I want us to look at 3 stories but one in particular. Out of all the parables there are some that are very well…

The Resurrection John 20:1–18 (ESV) Introduction The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ was the divine affirmation of His atonement accomplished at the cross. When God raised Jesus from the dead, He declared that He had accepted Jesus’ sacrifice as payment in full for the sins of His people, completely…

It is Easter Sunday and a church member named Mary pulls into the church parking lot. There are a few cars already parked but most spaces are open. She remembers a time when you had to get to church extra early on Easter in order to find a parking space and this thought acts as a single cloud on an otherwise…

Introduction It’s early this morning and I know that some of you, probably most of you, have been up since before dark. Now for some of you this is normal. The older you get it seems, the earlier you rise. But for anyone, no matter what time you get up, you will probably find that when you first open…

(S1) Mary Magdalene the first to experience the resurrection—Outside the empty tomb the risen Christ stood before FULLY ALIVE! Were her tear-soaked eyes playing tricks on her? The first April fool’s? “Teacher,” she calls him, yet we know he was to her so much more; the one who saved her. Jesus the one…

I’m going to start today with a question, not to answer out loud, but just to ponder internally: are you hungry? Not physically hungry I’m sure – you’re probably stuffed full of chocolate egg like me. But are you hungry for more of Jesus? On some level each of us are here, continue to be here in this…

In our lives we all have had those moments where a voice over a phone or a voice from across a room has gotten our attention. And it is because that voice is a voice that is familiar to our ears. I was in a restaurant one time and a group of people were talking a few tables over and a voice began to…

John 20:1-18 and Luke 23:25-24:12 Scene 1. Jesus is Risen! It is the central truth of Christianity. Without it we have nothing. A cardinal fact and doctrine of the gospel is this. If Christ has not risen, our faith is in vain. The Apostle Paul understood this fact listen to his words in 1 Cor. 15:14-23…