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“There Is a Fountain”

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Introduction: There is a fountain located in Rome that is called Trevi Fountain, perhaps the most famous fountain in the world.

It stands 85 feet high and 65 feet wide.

It was commissioned to be built by Pope Urban VIII in 1629 but work wasn’t begun until 1732 and then it took 100 years to build.

There are superstitions that are connected with this fountain that was the center point for the movie, “Three Coins in the Fountain.”

If a visitor throws a coin into the fountain it supposedly insures that they will return to Rome in the future.

It is considered lucky to throw three coins with one’s right hand over one’s left shoulder.

Over 3,000 Euros are collected from the fountain each day.

Introduction:

There is a fountain located in Rome that is called Trevi Fountain, perhaps the most famous fountain in the world.

It stands 85 feet high and 65 feet wide.

It was commissioned to be built by Pope Urban VIII in 1629 but work wasn’t begun until 1732 and then it took 100 years to build.

There are superstitions that are connected with this fountain that was the center point for the movie, “Three Coins in the Fountain.”

If a visitor throws a coin into the fountain it supposedly insures that they will return to Rome in the future.

It is considered lucky to throw three coins with one’s right hand over one’s left shoulder.

Over 3,000 Euros are collected from the fountain each day.

There is a fountain in Peterhof, Russia, a Russian city that is known for its lavish fountains.

In front of its most famous one, the Grand Cascade is a sculpture of Samson tearing open the jaws of a lion.

This beautiful fountain was commissioned at the order of Tsar Peter.

There is a fountain in Peterhof, Russia, a Russian city that is known for its lavish fountains.

In front of its most famous one, the Grand Cascade is a sculpture of Samson tearing open the jaws of a lion.

This beautiful fountain was commissioned at the order of Tsar Peter.

There is a fountain in Chicago called Buckingham Memorial Fountain that was built in 1927.

It has underground pumps that are able to jet the water to heights of 150 feet into the air.

It has beautifully sculpted seahorses that spray the water and the beauty of the fountain at night is enhanced by the ever changing colored lights.

There is a fountain in Chicago called Buckingham Memorial Fountain that was built in 1927.

It has underground pumps that are able to jet the water to heights of 150 feet into the air.

It has beautifully sculpted seahorses that spray the water and the beauty of the fountain at night is enhanced by the ever changing colored lights.

There is a fountain in Las Vegas that is a dazzling display of water and lights that are choreographed to opera, Broadway and classical music.

It is considered to be an entertainment wonder.

There is a fountain in Las Vegas that is a dazzling display of water and lights that are choreographed to opera, Broadway and classical music.

It is considered to be an entertainment wonder.

These and many other beautiful fountains attract millions of tourists each year...but let me tell you about another fountain.

One that is more beautiful...far more significant...and absolutely essential to our relationship with God.

This fountain was commissioned by God Himself before He even created the world.

It is not a fountain of water...it is a fountain of blood.

These and many other beautiful fountains attract millions of tourists each year...but let me tell you about another fountain.

One that is more beautiful...far more significant...and absolutely essential to our relationship with God.

This fountain was commissioned by God Himself before He even created the world.

It is not a fountain of water...it is a fountain of blood.

I’ve mentioned to you before that the hymns that we sing are abundant with great theology.

So, when we sing we should always pay close attention to the words.

A case in point is William Cowper’s poem, “There is a Fountain” which has become a standard hymn to help us focus our thoughts at the time of Communion.

Let’s note the words of the Prophet Zechariah several hundred years before Christ, “On that day a fountain will be opened for the dynasty of David and for the people of Jerusalem, a fountain to cleanse them from all their sins and defilement.”

William Cowper’s poem, “There is a Fountain” has become a standard hymn to help us focus our thoughts at the time of Communion.

As we continue our journey closer to the cross let note the words of the Prophet Zechariah several hundred years before Christ, “On that day a fountain will be opened for the dynasty of David and for the people of Jerusalem, a fountain to cleanse them from all their sins and defilement.”

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The Blood of Christ is Essential for our Salvation

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The Blood of Christ is Essential for our Salvation

This morning we sang another great hymn that speaks of the importance of the Blood of Christ.

This morning we sang another great hymn that speaks of the importance of the Blood of Christ.

“What can wash away my sin?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

What can make me whole again?

O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus!”

“What can wash away my sin?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

What can make me whole again?

O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus!”

With these words we attest to one of the great themes in the lives of those who follow Christ.

Nothing in the world has happened that has had such an impact in the lives of men.

What is greater than knowing that we can be washed clean of our sins?

With these words we attest to one of the great themes in the lives of those who follow Christ.

Nothing in the world has happened that has had such an impact in the lives of men.

What is greater than knowing that we can be washed clean of our sins?

Think for a moment the tremendous change it can make in the life of each person.

Think for a moment the tremendous change it can make in the life of each person.

Sinners can be forgiven!

Sinners can be forgiven!

A foul, hateful spirit can be changed to a gentle, loving Christian!

A person addicted to alcohol, drugs and a dozen other things can become

an upright citizen!

(People can change!

With God’s help people can change!)

Abusers of families can become loving fathers!

Selfish, hardened women can become mothers who are a blessing to

little children!

Teenage rebels and delinquents can become zealous for the things of God!

Homes that are preludes to hell can become homes that are bits of heaven

on earth!

It is no small wonder that we sing of the precious blood of Christ...that can wash away our sins!

It is no small wonder that we sing of the precious blood of Christ...that can wash away our sins!

Recall again Cowper’s hymn, “There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains!”

Recall again Cowper’s hymn, “There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains!”

I remember asking a young lady ago if she could think of anybody now living that was perfect...without sin.

Without hesitation she responded, “No.”

Her answer agrees with Scripture.

, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Link that verse with , “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”

I asked a young lady a couple of days ago if she could think of anybody now living that was perfect...without sin.

Without hesitation she responded, “No.”

Her answer agrees with Scripture.

, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Link that verse with , “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”

Paul also says in , “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.