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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.

 

Coming Back to the Cross

Luke 15:17–24

The “Parable of the Prodigal Son” reveals two sons who needed to come back to the cross.