The Resurrection
Jesus’ resurrection means for each of us that our death, while certain is not permanent. The resurrection of Jesus shows us our own. The resurrection of Jesus is central to God’s upper and lower story.
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- Oct 18, 2015The ResurrectionThe ResurrectionJesus’ resurrection means for each of us that our death, while certain is not permanent. The resurrection of Jesus shows us our own. The resurrection of Jesus is central to God’s upper and lower story.
- Oct 11, 2015The Hour of DarknessThe Hour of DarknessIn what is called “THE DARKEST HOUR” (Chapter 26) of THE STORY, Jesus by His Death made entrance into Eternal Life with His sinless blood for all who believe in Him. In the Gospel lesson this morning a rich young ruler asks Jesus a question to which everyone wants the answer. “Good Teacher what must I do to inherit eternal life?” We learn from Jesus’ reply and answer that He alone is the ONE who has done the GOOD DEED that provides the inheritance to eternal life for all who follow Him in faith. It is only by faith in Christ that good deeds endure eternally.
- Oct 4, 2015Jesus: The Son of GodJesus: The Son of God
“Who do you say I am?” It was the most important question, Peter ever answered. People did not know what to make of this Jesus. He was like no other rabbi. 2000 years had passed since the covenant God made with Abraham. God promised that through Abraham all nations would be blessed. Now, in Jesus, God’s marathon plan of redemption was sprinting toward its climax. Peter’s answer to the question, changed His life forever. This morning, the question is posed to us. - Sep 27, 2015No Ordinary ManNo Ordinary ManOne thing about this Jesus: He never invited neutrality. His followers
called Him the Christ. His contenders called Him a blasphemer. Some were
drawn to Him, while others could muster nothing in His presence but
contempt. His teachings were revolutionary and His miracles undeniable. He
claimed nothing less than equality with God and proclaimed Himself as the
long expected Messiah. Jesus never left “sitting on the fence” as an
option, nor does He today. His Name is still a stumbling block and an
offense…. And yet, His is the only Name that saves. How one receives Jesus
is a matter of eternal significance!
- Sep 20, 2015Jesus’ Ministry BeginsJesus’ Ministry BeginsWhen we see professionals who accomplish outstanding athletic plays we
often say, “Who is that guy?” or “How can she do something like that?” When
Jesus Christ came into public ministry, people made these kinds of
statements: “Who is this?” “How can he have such wisdom?” “How can he do
that?” “… and by what authority?” Jesus often didn’t go into a lot of
explanation about His miracles, but let His actions and wisdom speak for
themselves.
- Sep 13, 2015The Birth of the KingThe Birth of the KingHeaven had been very quiet for 400 years. No burning bushes. No parting
seas. No visions or dreams reported by prophets. No message from God…just
silence. Then, in a magnificent yet inauspicious way, God broke the
silence, but not just by speaking a word – but by sending THE WORD … His
Son, to take on flesh and blood. His birth was unspectacular, yet His
presence dispelled darkness and cast an inescapable ray of light across
history. God’s promises to Abraham and David had found fulfillment at long
last. In a way that only God can, He planned the birth of Jesus to
perfectly fulfill the promises He made to the world through His Nation,
Israel. Today we celebrate the birth of the True King of Heaven and the
coming of our Savior. He is the focal point of The Story.