Matthew 3:16-4:11 — We are called to take up our crosses, and follow Jesus and his example. Like Jesus we must say no to self, self-gratification, physical comfort, self-acclaim, power, worldly empires, earthly treasures, doubt, and our idols, and yes to self-denial, self-sacrifice, humility, faith, powerlessness, suffering, persecution, and yes to God and his kingdom.
This is part of our Lent 2020 sermon series called Take Up Your Cross.
Read MoreResurrection 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?
Read MoreResurrection Sunday, Sunrise Service — During those three days, from Friday of the crucifixion to Sunday of the resurrection, Jesus’ followers experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Every Easter we greet one another with the words, “He is risen!” What do you feel and think when you hear and say these words? Do you truly believe? Are you filled with awe, wonder and worship? Are you filled with inexpressible and glorious joy? So much that you want to run and shout to the world, “Jesus is alive! My Lord lives!” Believe! Go and live every moment with the living Lord.
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?
Read MorePalm Sunday, Sixth Sunday of Lent—Herod Antipas—Herod had one last chance to believe in Jesus. Instead he did not take Jesus seriously. He made fun of Jesus and used Jesus for his own entertainment. Are we taking Jesus seriously? Who is Jesus for you? Believe before it’s too late. Live every moment with Jesus. Do everything out of reverence for Christ. Worship the living Lord.
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?
Read MoreFifth Sunday of Lent—The women at the cross. The women believed. They left everything behind, followed and served Jesus. They followed Jesus until the end, remained with him through everything while others fled and hid. Are we following Jesus? How are we following Jesus?
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?
Read MoreFourth Sunday of Lent—Joseph and Nicodemus loved, honored, and served Jesus at great personal risk and expense. Do we honor and serve Jesus? Are we willing to risk everything to honor and serve Jesus? Are we willing to serve Jesus at great personal cost?
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?
Read MoreThird Sunday of Lent—We look at the Roman Centurion at the cross.
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?
Read MoreSecond Sunday of Lent—We look at the Roman soldiers at the cross. Are we indifferent to Jesus?
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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