Trial to Triumph

John 16:34

Christ has overcome the world, in which we will have tribulation. That enables the Christian to view trouble in three ways that help to endure it.

 

Known By Love

John 13:31-35

As Jesus first loved us we are to love one another. By this we are known to be his disciples.

 

A Shepherd for Every Sheep

Revelation 7:9-10, 17

Jesus, the Good Shepherd cares for and includes people of every tribe, language, nation, and people.

 

That You may Believe

John 19:26-31

Through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God we may have life by believing in Jesus as our Lord and God.

 

The Death of Death

1 Corinthians 15:26

Easter message

The good news of Easter is that in rising from the dead, Jesus has destroyed death.

 

It Is Finished

John 19:30

Good Friday

Jesus said, “It is finished.” What does finish mean and what was finished?

 

A New Covenant

1 Corinthians 11:25

Maundy Thursday

Jesus makes a new covenant with his disciples and with us. What is a covenant, and why is it new?

 

Our Brother Barabbas

Luke 23:13-26

The crowd chose Barabbas to be released and Jesus to be crucified. Jesus chose to die in our place and in the place of Barabbas.

 

A Race to Run Already Won

Philippians 3:4b-14

While our salvation is already won by Christ and given as a free gift, we are to live in such a way that we may finish our life in faith and reach for the prize that has already been won for us.

 

Sounds of Victory

Matthew 27:51-55

The final sounds of Lent are those only God could make: the Sounds of Victory heard in the earthquake and torn curtain.