Sermons from October 2014
The Wonder of Reconciliation
What is reconciliation? What is the ministry of reconciliation? These two questions are explored to see that those who have made peace with God have been entrusted to bring the message of salvation to a world in rebellion to their Creator.
What Did it Cost God to Save You?
Something truly amazing happened at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In love, Jesus accepted the wrath of God for the sins of his people. In love and mercy, the Father redirected his wrath towards his Son. This was real and costly. A great price was paid for redemption.That high price is illustrated in this passage and it calls us to give all for Jesus’ sake and the gospel’s.
Betrayed and Denied
In this text, Jesus is betrayed, abandoned, and denied. He is then beaten, mocked, and falsely accused. Yet, through this time of great suffering, Jesus is our source of hope and comfort. He went through this for his people. And now he is exalted, praying for his people that they would not fail, that they would not deny him.
Our Passover Lamb
The plan of redemption. God’s story that is unfolded in the pages of Scripture is explained for us here.The religious leaders seek Jesus’ death, the unnamed woman prepares Jesus’ body for burial, Judas looks for an opportunity to betray his master. Jesus affirms that all this is part of God’s plan. And those who are plotting evil deeds are not thus relieved from their responsibility and accountability before God.He then gives us a picture, a memorial, to remember the story…