Jesus was the greatest in humility, so it makes sense that His sacrifice was the greatest of all time. 1. Why was a sacrifice required? Sin is so grievous to God it requires a blood sacrifice (Hebrews 9:22). In the Old Testament, the priests would have to sacrifice animals for the sins of […]
Romans 5:6-8-6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. 8 But God showed his great love […]
Death is everywhere – so much so that we have gotten used to it. We’ve had to! But many of us feel as if that is not the way it was supposed to be. People die and we grieve the loss because it does not feel right. It is not good. Romans 3:23 HCS – […]
Jesus lived a Life of sacrifice Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT) — “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born […]
CRITICISM VS. CELEBRATION Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistake1; to judge as a critic; to find fault; to blame or condemn2 Matthew 7:1-5 1Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with […]
Resurrected Gospel Easter is coming • We need to celebrate Easter this year more than ever • The series is called resurrected – which implies something has died and is in need of resurrecting The Gospel 1. The good news – We were created in perfection – given a choice –as relational beings 2. The bad […]
Hope and Joy Review: The Gospel (Good News) For something to be resurrected it had to be dead. What does resurrection means for us? • Hope: expectation with certainty • Joy: great gladness, happiness, and delight Hope and joy in money, economy, job, position, possessions, health, strength, people, self, leaders… Resurrected hope and joy! Romans […]
Hope and Joy Isaiah 30:18– So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help. REVIEW • Resurrected Gospel • Joy & Hope DEFINITIONS Joy – a feeling of great pleasure […]
Hope and Joy • The greatest resurrection has to do with life, but other things can be resurrected as well – Financial situations, Relationships, HOPE AND JOY • When Jesus came on the scene he resurrected hope and joy in the people who were looking for a Messiah. Most Jews in Jesus’ day did not […]
Resurrected implies something is dead The gospel is the story of good news – juxtaposed to bad news It was good Our choice – we get to make one Not good –death –what kind of death The choice God made 1. He had heaven already –He wanted heaven with us 2. He chose to allow […]
GOD IS THE AUTHOR OF LIFE AND IT’S VERY GOOD Genesis 1:27, 31 (NIV) – So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them… God saw all that he had make, and it was very good. Genesis 2:7 (NIV) – Then the Lord God […]
We are created for relationship. • Created in His Image – God is Spirit – Part of being image bearers is that we are spiritual beings with a soul, created to live eternally with God. • God the Father walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden. Things were just as God designed. • Out […]
End Times Introduction: • There are many issues right now: Pandemics, social and cultural changes. • There are current and future economic concerns. • There are political issues. • People are feeling less than secure: There is an increase in addictions – violence—mental health issues –on and on. • In Jesus’ day people were seemingly […]
Signs of the Times Purpose of series: We want to help you BE READY! Recap: When it comes to the End Times Conversation: 1. HUMILITY IS KEY – No one knows when the end will be! Even Jesus (Matt 24) said He didn’t know the exact hour. 2. The mystery of the End Times is […]
Signs are important 1. They keep you watching – alertness 2. When they happen it’s a blessing for those who tend to fall asleep Unpacking Matthew 24 – Matthew 24:1–3 (NIV) • Notice 3 questions • When will the temples destruction come, The sign of your coming, The end of the age • There is a […]
Signs of the Times THE DISCIPLES ASK JESUS FOR SIGNS (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21) Matthew 24:1-3 (NIV) – Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things? ” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not […]