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Tag Archives: crucifixion
Celebrate the Resurrection!
Jesus was dead. Jesus was resurrected; not just brought back to life but new life in a glorified body. Death, hell and the grave have been defeated. What else is there to be afraid of?
The Crucifixion
Some people carry a small silver cross in their pocket to remind them of Jesus throughout the day, or wear a gold cross on a chain or necklace. Some images of the cross are absolutely gorgeous, perhaps covered with flowers … Continue reading
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Tagged cross of Christ, crucifixion, Good Friday, Isaiah 53, John 19, Joseph of Arimathea, Luke 23, Mark 15, Matthew 27, Nicodemus
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Holy Week
Holy Week, also known as Passion Week or the week of his Holy Passion, begins on Palm Sunday and runs through Easter. We celebrate the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday and several important events in the life and ministry of … Continue reading
Posted in sermon
Tagged crucifixion, Good Friday, Last Supper, Matthew 21, Matthew 26, Palm Sunday, The Lord's Supper, triumphal entry, winning vs. losing
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He Cannot Save Himself
I posted the poem early this morning then preached the sermon at 11 a.m. (The poem is in there too.)
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Tagged crucifixion, Holy Week, Jesus is mocked, Passion Week, triumphal entry
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He Cannot Save Himself
We do not have a Good Friday service at Unity so today, on Palm Sunday, we will discuss Jesus final arrival at Jerusalem to observe Passover, known as the triumphal entry and the events of Holy Week that end in … Continue reading
I Believe the Bible (and you should too)
In John 19, John cites four things that happened at the crucifixion which fulfill Old Testament prophecies. I recently heard someone question if one of those had actually been prophesied “or was John mistaken?” It should come as no surprise … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostles, biblical canon, crucifixion, Gospels, John 19, prophesies fulfilled, Psalm 34
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A Seed Must Fall
Why did Jesus have to die? He saved others, why could he not save himself? Spoiler: that was not God’s plan. His purpose was to save us.
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Tagged "He cannot save himself", A seed must fall and die, crucifixion, Matthew 27, Matthew 28, Resurrection
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Passion Week
Beginning in Matthew 21 we are going to walk through some key events of Passion Week/Holy Week that starts with the Triumphal Entry and ends with Jesus being placed in the tomb.
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Tagged cleansing the temple, crucifixion, Holy Week, Judas, Last Supper, Matthew 21, Passion Week, Peter, triumphal entry
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He Cannot Save Himself
A Poem for Good Friday Many questions were asked of him,though no answer was heard.Pilate pressed him to respond,but Jesus spoke not a word. As prophesied by Isaiah,like a lamb he was silent.Which angered the crowd even more,and they began … Continue reading
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Tagged "He cannot save himself", crucifixion, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus, poetry
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God’s Plans Are Sure
God has a plan, he knows what’s doing, his plans always work out. His Word given through Isaiah was encouraging to his people at that time. By studying it now, we better understand that God is always at work accomplishing … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, crucifixion, God's plan, God's will, Isaiah 53, Jesus, Messiah, Messiah in Isaiah, prophecy, Resurrection
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