Posts in The Cross
Do Not Give Up

April 11, 2021

2 Corinthians 4:1-18 — We will not give up. We are jars of clay but by God’s grace we are vessels of honor. We carry in us the light of the gospel. We carry in us the glory of Christ, the image of God. We carry in us the resurrection life. We believe in the power of the resurrection. We focus on the unseen, God’s kingdom. Therefore, no matter what happens, no matter the circumstances, we will not give up.

This sermon is the last in our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021, The Way of the Cross.

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"Come and Have Breakfast"

April 4, 2021 - Easter, Resurrection Sunday

John 21:1-19 — Jesus is alive! The risen, living Lord invites us to have breakfast with Him. He invites us into the new life that He gives us and to enjoy that life now and forever. He invites us into a close, loving, living relationship with him. He calls us to love him, follow him, and serve him. He forgives us and provides everything we need to follow Him and enjoy this glorious breakfast of the eternal kingdom life.

This sermon is part of our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021, The Way of the Cross.

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Jesus Is King & Messiah, Lord & Savior

March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday

Matthew 21:1-11 — On his way to the cross Jesus entered Jerusalem as King and Messiah. He encountered the crowds, the world, and us today as Lord and Savior. How do we respond to Him? Do we misunderstand Him as the crowds did? Are we ashamed of him and reject him because he does not meet our expectations? No, we believe that He is the real, true King of kings, Lord of the world, and the Messiah, the Savior of the world, and we follow Him on the way of the cross.

This sermon is part of our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021, The Way of the Cross.

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Boast in the Lord Alone (Part 2)

March 21, 2021

1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5 — We have done nothing and there is nothing we can do to be saved and become children of God, kingdom people. Christ crucified and resurrected, the power and wisdom of God, reconciled us with God, redeemed (saved) us, and made us holy to live as God’s people. God called us. The power of the Holy Spirit brought about faith in us so that we believe in Jesus Christ. It is all grace, all God’s work in us. Therefore, we can and should boast in the Lord alone. He made us, who were nobodies, into somebodies, children of God, citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

This sermon is part of our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021, The Way of the Cross. For this sermon I owe much to the following sources — Wright, T. Paul for Everyone: 1 Corinthians; Ben Witherington III, Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians; Thomas R. Schreiner, 1 Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary; D. A. Carson, The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians; Stephen T. Um, 1 Corinthians: The Word of the Cross.

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Boast in the Lord Alone (Part 1)

March 14, 2021

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 — We have done nothing and there is nothing we can do to be saved and become children of God, kingdom people. Christ crucified and resurrected, the power and wisdom of God, reconciled us with God, redeemed (saved) us, and made us holy to live as God’s people. God called us. The power of the Holy Spirit brought about faith in us so that we believe in Jesus Christ. It is all grace, all God’s work in us. Therefore, we can and should boast in the Lord alone. He made us, who were nobodies, into somebodies, children of God, citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

This sermon is part of our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021, The Way of the Cross. For this sermon I owe much to the following sources — Wright, T. Paul for Everyone: 1 Corinthians; Ben Witherington III, Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians; Thomas R. Schreiner, 1 Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary; D. A. Carson, The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians; Stephen T. Um, 1 Corinthians: The Word of the Cross.

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The Cross is the Power & Wisdom of God

March 7, 2021

1 Corinthians 1:17-25 — The message of the cross seems like foolishness and weakness to the world but for those who believe it is the power and wisdom of God that save and give new life. Death leads to life, that is the power and wisdom of the cross. Christ died so that we may live. Now He asks us to take up our crosses, to lose our lives so that we may find life in Him—real, abundant, and eternal life.

This sermon is part of our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021, The Way of the Cross. For this sermon I owe much to the following sources — Wright, T. Paul for Everyone: 1 Corinthians; Ben Witherington III, Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians; Thomas R. Schreiner, 1 Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary; D. A. Carson, The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians; Stephen T. Um, 1 Corinthians: The Word of the Cross.

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The Way of The Cross

February 28, 2021

Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 8:31-38 — As we live the kingdom life, serve as ambassadors of Christ and servants of God in this world we face many temptations. Lent is a time for us to identify the temptations in our lives. How do we overcome the temptations we face? By the way of the cross. We follow Jesus’ example. We deny ourselves, take up our crosses daily, and follow Jesus.

This sermon is part of our sermon series for the Lent season, 2021.

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Follow Me!

April 21 2019

Resurrection Sunday, Seventh Sunday of Lent—Peter and Jesus—The living Lord Jesus loves you. He forgives you. He heals you. He restores you. He gives us new life. Jesus invites us to experience and enjoy this new life under his rule in his kingdom, here and now, and forever. Repent and believe! Jesus calls us to follow and serve him.

This is part of our Lent series for this Lent season. It is entitled At the Cross. Where are we at the cross? Who are we at the cross? We explore the different persons and groups at the cross. We look at their roles and viewpoints as they were involved in the events before, during, and after the cross. Where are you at the Cross? What does the cross mean for you? Who is Jesus to you? Do you know him? Do you love him? Do you obey him? Do you serve him?

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