Introduction The last words someone says before they die are very significant. Because their life is brought before them they see things from a very sober perspective. They know that they are leaving their families and friends behind and entering the next world. All that is dear to them tugs at their…

God is Able 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17 “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 “But even…

The death of Jesus Christ on the cross is central to the Christian faith. Through the cross and resurrection of Christ, God achieved the redemption of believers and brought hope to the world.

12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. This poetic expression, couched in Old Testament language ( Isaiah 35:3 ; Proverbs 4:26 ), is a message of encouragement.…

If God is all good and all powerful, why does he allow bad things to happen? I want to start off by distinguishing between suffering and difficulty. I am talking about suffering today, not difficulty. Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean that you are suffering. You may be straining, you may…

Sermon on Matthew 27.46 Title: Why Have You Forsaken Me Theme: God abandoned Christ for the sake of us Goal: to encourage Christians that God abandoned Christ for our sake. Need: We have sinned and need salvation. Outline for the sermon 1. Introduction 2. Abandoned by a Father. 3. Abandoned by God. 4.…

A most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed to an elevated wooden cross. This form of execution was favoured by the Romans, who regarded it as a deterrent to political rebellion against the authority of Rome at the time of Jesus Christ.

The death of Jesus Christ fulfils OT predictions and was clearly anticipated in his teaching.

Access opened to God through the cross of Jesus

What Jesus Means To Me! "What Jesus Means to Me" To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me. Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is mine! I have it now! I…

In preparing for this morning’s message, I once again viewed Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ. As I watched it, I was once again emotionally overwhelmed, drained, and stunned by the brutality of the scourging and the crucifixion. The violence perpetrated upon our Lord is simply unimaginable.…

2 Bless the Lord , O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5 Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.…

Romans 14:13-23 "Liberty and Self Control"

The Challenge of the Cross (Matt 16:21-23) The Cross Foretold (v. 21) The Significance of the Timing of this Revelation (v. 21a) The Startling Truth of This Revelation (v. 21b-d) The Cross Forbidden (vv. 22-23) How Peter Rebuked the Lord (v. 22) How the Lord Rebuked Peter (v. 23) Introduction: I’ve heard…

The Last Supper Were you there? For a moment I want us to imagine being there… The Passover was different this time for the disciples. As they came to the table Jesus did things a little different. Scripture says that Jesus was looking forward to sharing in this meal with them. No longer would this be…

The Call “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will…

You can’t be healthy or wealthy without being wise It’s better to be healthy and wealthy spiritually than physically 2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 11 “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteous wealth,…

The Gospel: Jesus took on flesh, is God, died on the cross. Salvation.

The aspects of salvation. The necessity for salvation. The benefits of salvation. The provision of salvation. We have learned that sinners are utterly lost, and that there is absolutely nothing they can do to fix their problem, nor to they want to fix their problem. We have also learned that a just and…