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Last week, we looked at the trial of Jesus before Pilate. In an effort to not be involved, Pilate offered Barabbas (the son of the father) as a substitute for Jesus (the TRUE Son of the Father). Surely the crowd would not release a leader in an uprising that had been placed in jail for murder? Yet, the…

Delivered to Pilate 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they bound him and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate the governor. The hasty gathering of the Sanhedrin recorded in 26:57–68 served only to bring…

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…

It is so good to be here gathered together celebrating the happiest holiday in Human History! Christ is risen, indeed! Are you and excitable person? No matter what personality test I take, they all tell me that I am an excitable person. People who know me well will tell you that I love having a great…

Jesus has died. The temple veil/curtain was torn from top to bottom. In Jewish tradition, two curtains separated the Holy of Holies from the lesser Holy place during the period of the Second Temple. These curtains were woven with motifs directly from the loom, rather than embroidered, and each curtain…

Pilate was directly responsible to the Emperor for the administrative and financial management of the country. A man had to work himself up through the political and military ranks to become a procurator. Pilate was, therefore, an able man, experienced in the affairs of politics and government as well…

On this Palm Sunday, we think about Jesus coming into Jerusalem. It’s been a long time coming, this. Jesus was looking forward to this moment for years. He knew this part of His story would come to an end in Jerusalem. Well, on a hill outside of Jerusalem. It’s on this Sunday that crowds of people shouted…

Five Greek Words Matthew 26 26-30 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat, this is my body.” And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood,…

What is Easter all about? The story of Saul who became Paul 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to…

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…

What’s in a name? We seldom are concerned about the literal meaning of our name, for instance David—beloved one, Elizabeth—God swears/promises, Kelly—warrior, Gregory—watchful, etc. Some names, however, are worth millions of dollars: Larry Bird, Tom Brady, Brett Farve. Some names announce a person’s…

Introductions The hubbub of the season hurt my ankle this week got a lot done as I’m a little ahead of shopping if you’ve got some stuff done, in fact you are done, than I ask you to pray, pray for those who don’t.Tray for those who are missing it, missing this whole Christmas season. Pray for those…

Today we want to look at the questions people are asking. When people come to us with a request, we often try to determine where their heart is coming from. Again this week we had a request to buy food for a lady and her son. Out of compassion, our church as a policy on how we deal with these requests.…

Passover Read Luke 21:1-22 Communion Transition based on Matthew 26:30 by worship team Song: Taste and See Gethsemane/Betrayal/Arrest Read Matthew 26:36-56 Marcus Speak Pilate Read Matthew 27:11-26 Prayer Crucifixion Read Matthew 27:27-66 Brief Pause for Silent Reflection Song: Once Again? Resurrection…

Does everybody know who Joseph Smith is? He is the founder of the Mormon Faith is buried at the Smith Family Cemetery in Nauvoo Illinois. You can visit it if you wish. L Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology is dead, but he chose to be cremated and had his ashes spread over the pacific ocean. I am…

Order of Service Welcome Prayer Hymn - Notices Hymn - Main Prayer Hymn - Sermon Jesus innocent When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. And they bound him and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate the governor. Then…

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he told his disciples, “You know that the Passover takes place after two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas,…

The place death died.

Welcome! My name is Adam Diaz, and I am one of the pastors here at Abide. If this is your first time joining us, I just want to welcome you and thank you for being here to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with us. If you’re here and you’re not a Christian, I’m glad you’re here. If you’re not sure…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

On July 4, 1776, a document was published which read: We hold these truths to be self - evident , that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, This document is know as the Declaration of Independence I want you to ponder with me the concept of…

Intro: Golf Instructor When I was in middle school, my best friend had access to a golf cart. We heard of a golf team and thought we’d join to get to be the Duke’s of Hazard Read Matthew 26:1-27:50 Page 586 1. Jesus’ death was a necessary fulfillment of God’s plan Through our study of the bible this…

We will rise! 57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple: 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,…

Opening Comments · Happy Easter – Resurrection Day! – Victory in Jesus day! · Welcome all · Thank workers · Thank visitors · Test again Boudreaux Joke · Recently a routine police patrol was parked outside a bar in Houma, Louisiana. After last call, the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so intoxicated…