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Easter
Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004 (message contributor)
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1. Assurance Of Forgiveness
Contributed on Mar 9, 2004
Many were present at the crucifixion of Christ, but only one received the assurance of forgiveness. Discover how to secure forgiveness from God.
Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more
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2. Forsaken For Us
Contributed on Mar 17, 2004
Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.
FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more
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3. Assurance Of Forgiveness
Contributed on Apr 7, 2004
Discover how you can be certain of God’s forgiveness in your life.
Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more
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4. Life Surrendered To God
Contributed on Apr 7, 2004
Discover the four considerations that will give you confidence and peace to enter eternity.
In preparation for Easter, we’ve spent the last three weeks looking at six of the seven phrases Jesus spoke on the cross. This morning, we will look at the last words Jesus spoke from the cross. Last words from a dying person are very telling. Our text is Luke 23:44-49. Joseph Wittig ...read more
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5. The Cross Before The Crown
Contributed on Apr 7, 2004
Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.
We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to ...read more
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6. Receiving The Hope Of Easter
Contributed on Apr 7, 2004
Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.
We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more
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7. Receiving The Peace Of Easter
Contributed on Apr 13, 2004
Learn why the peace of God can be so easily received.
Happy Easter everyone! I came across an imagined conversation between two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel appeared, one soldier said to the other, “Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see ...read more