This sermon explores the profound significance of Christ's final words "It is finished," emphasizing His supreme sacrifice and the salvation it secured for believers.
Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, a place where we come to find refuge, strength, and wisdom from the Word of God. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are eager to receive the divine truth that God has prepared for us today.
We are here to discuss a subject that is at the very core of our faith. It's a theme that reverberates through the ages, a melody that has been sung by saints and sages, and a truth that has transformed hearts and lives throughout history. It is about our sacrificial Saviour, the supreme sacrifice He made, and the salvation that has been secured for us.
As we turn our hearts to the Scripture, we find ourselves standing at the foot of the cross, witnessing the final moments of our Lord Jesus Christ. The words 'It is finished' echo in our ears, a testament to the completion of a divine mission. Here, in this moment, we see the embodiment of the sacrificial love of God.
Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, willingly laid down His life for us. He bore the weight of our sins, the punishment that we deserved, upon His own shoulders. He suffered unimaginable pain and humiliation, not because He was guilty, but because we were. His sacrifice was not just an act of love, but the ultimate act of love.
We see in this act a love that is selfless, a love that is willing to give up everything for the sake of others. This is a love that does not count the cost, that does not measure the sacrifice, but simply gives. It is a love that is willing to endure the cross, scorn its shame, and lay down its life for the sake of others.
This is the love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross. It is a love that is sacrificial, a love that is selfless, a love that is willing to give up everything for the sake of others.
In Romans Paul said, 'But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' This is the love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross. It is a love that is sacrificial, a love that is selfless, a love that is willing to give up everything for the sake of others.
But the sacrifice of Jesus was not just an act of love, it was also an act of obedience. Jesus was obedient to the will of the Father, even unto death. He willingly submitted to the Father's plan, knowing full well the cost that it would entail.
This act of obedience was required great strength and courage. But Jesus was willing to do this, because He knew that it was the only way to save us from our sins. The sacrifice of Jesus was also an act of victory. Through His death on the cross, Jesus defeated the powers of sin and death. He broke the chains and set us free from the bondage of sin.
In the sacrifice of Jesus, we see the love of God, the obedience of Christ, and the victory over sin and death. These are the truths that we hold dear, the truths that we celebrate, the truths that we proclaim. These are the truths that give us hope, that give us strength, that give us joy.
In the stillness of that moment, as Jesus uttered the words, 'It is finished,' we are confronted with the magnitude of His supreme sacrifice ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO
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