Experience the wonder of the first Easter through this powerful message that captures the moment Jesus appears to His disciples post-resurrection. Join us as we explore the dramatic encounter in the locked room where fear turns to joy, doubt transforms into mission, and the disciples are forever changed. Discover how the resurrection is not just a biblical event but a transformative moment that echoes through the ages.
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A dive into the intriguing story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus and their unexpected encounter with the resurrected Jesus. Join us as we explore the transformative power of asking questions, the importance of genuine conversation, and the moment of revelation that changes everything. Discover how this story can shed light on our spiritual journeys and help us recognize who Jesus truly is.
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Explore the true meaning of the holiday beyond the bunnies and eggs. Discover the joy and hope of Jesus' resurrection through a heartfelt sermon that delves into the Gospel of Luke. Learn about the women who first witnessed the empty tomb and how their message changed the world. Let's celebrate the transformative power of the resurrection and share its light with everyone around us.
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If you had unlimited supernatural powers, how would you save the world?
(It wouldn't be like this.)
A dive into the powerful story of Jesus' crucifixion in Luke 23:33-56. We reflect on Jesus' prayer for forgiveness, the profound darkness that covered the land, and his ultimate trust in the Father. We also explore the impact of his death on those who witnessed it, including the repentant criminal, the centurion, and Joseph of Arimathea. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of the cross.
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Three very different parades. Jesus' humble entry, Pilate's grand procession, and the sad march to the cross. We are invited to walk alongside Simon of Cyrene, discovering the unexpected and life-changing nature of discipleship. The Daughters of Jerusalem's mourning prompts us to consider our own attitudes toward suffering and judgment. The sermon closes with an inspiring call to action: to carry our crosses daily, follow Jesus through life's trials, and find solace in the hope of His resurrection. This message challenges us to live each day with faith and hope in our hearts.
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Courtroom drama retelling of Jesus on trial.
Are you a yappy religious know-it-all who thinks you understand why Jesus is not the divine Son of God who commands your attention? Or are you Barabbas. Those are the only two choices.
Jesus is still on trial today in our culture—for the same reasons.
He's call you to be a witness, to testify, what kind of witness are you going to be? Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
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"Ever do something that couldn't be undone?"
"How often do we find ourselves in places we shouldn’t be? Doing things we shouldn’t be doing? Acting like unbelievers—as if we’ll get away with it."
"For a while, when I was in my 20s, I wouldn’t call myself a Christian."
"Someone has a different idea about one of your favorite theological nit picks! Surely you can’t let that just exist out there uncorrected!"
"Jesus asks for the third time, “Do you love me, Simon?”
He’s not asking how Peter feels about Him. Love isn’t a feeling, it’s a commitment, it’s how you treat someone—it’s your actions toward them and about them."
"Three denials. Three affirmations. This wasn’t penance, this was kindness. Mercy."
"You’re forgiven because Christ forgives you. Do you feel the weight being lifted off you? No more guilt. No more condemnation. You are free. Do you feel it?
Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. It doesn’t matter. Forgiveness isn’t a feeling either. Like God’s love, like His mercy, it’s something He does for you."
"This is not cheap grace, it’s easily the most expensive thing in the universe."
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Do you ever feel anxious? Worried?
Is it a sin? Is it a lack of faith?
Was it a sin when Jesus was so anxious in the Garden of Gethsemane that He sweat blood? (Of course not.)
It's not a sin to be anxious. When Jesus tells us not to worry, that's a word of comfort, not a word of law and condemnation.
Also, did Jesus tell His followers to carry a weapon?
Big questions are answered in this message.
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"This is going to be a good reminder that God didn’t call any of us to follow Jesus because He thought we’d be so dang good at it."
"What does it mean that they’ll sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel?"
"It’s a lot easier to die for someone than to live for them—it’s in the little moments when our love is actually put to the test."
"Also, mom and dad, apply this at home—don’t hide your sin from your kids. Don’t pretend like everything is perfect—they will eventually find out, and it’s going to be bad if they think you’ve been lying to them. Show them what it looks like to confess and repent."
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If you've ever wondered what the big deal about Communion is...
This is how Jesus saves the world with bread and wine.
"The God who spoke the universe into existence is the One who said, “This bread is my body given for you. This cup poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” Is my body, is my blood. Is means is. We take Jesus at His word. It's a miracle. It’s a mystery."
The blood of the Passover Lamb has to be applied if the person is going to be saved—this is how Jesus makes His body and blood present to save His people.
When you eat the bread and drink the wine, Jesus has made this miracle so you also receive His body and blood. It’s how grace is given to you. It’s how forgiveness of sin is applied to you.
'Not symbolically. It happens miraculously. It happens for real. We call it “Real Presence.” Because Jesus has spoken, it’s as real as the blood that was on the door frames of those houses in the first Passover. We make no attempt to explain how it happens. It’s not transubstantiation, it’s not consubstantiation, it’s not symbolic, not a memorial. It just is. We take Jesus at His word. Would you rather it was actual cannibalism? Of course not. Embrace the mystery.'
"The Last Supper is really four meals layered on top of each other. It’s the last Old Testament Passover meal. It’s the first New Testament Lord’s Supper. It’s what every Holy Communion celebrated throughout the church looks back to in remembrance. And it’s a glimpse of the future heavenly feast at the end of time when Christ returns in glory and we all sit down to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb."
"The gift of His body and blood—given for us on the cross, and given to us in the bread and wine."
"To partake in this meal, to accept the cup and drink it is to accept Jesus’ suffering and death as the atoning sacrifice for your sins. Not automatically, there has to be faith, has to be trust—you have to believe the promise Jesus made to you, that it’s for you. But it doesn’t take much faith—just enough to lift that bread to your mouth and the wine to your lips—the smallest amount will do."
"One of Jesus’ Twelve disciples is bodily possessed by Satan himself. How in the world did that happen? How can a follower of Jesus be possessed by the devil?"
"When we give in to the same temptations, doing the same sins—habitual sins—we invite demons as sure as leaving food outside attracts flies. "
"Giving in to your favorite sins is like putting handles on your soul so the devil can really get a good grip on you."
"I don’t want you to doubt your salvation. There’s a big difference between giving into temptation followed by repentance—and deliberately continuing to embrace sin. The life of a Christian is a life of being sorry for your sin and returning to grace. But it’s not trying to hide your sin, cover it up and trying to get away with it. If you confess your sin, Jesus is always faithful to forgive."
"I don’t know what your favorite sins are but I know you need to confess them, say what they are, admit to them, turn away from them, and return to the promise of God’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness. "
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Are we looking forward to that day? Or dreading it—the end of the world?
"The only ones who are going to be delivered from the wrath of God at the end of the world are the people who trust in Jesus to save them."
"How can we talk about how good God is, how God is love, if He’s going to be like that? What’s so good about a God who destroys the wicked?"
"If we think God’s judgment of the world is immoral, if we think it’s not good—then what are we saying? That we’d rather that evil triumphs?"
"I would make a terrible god."
"What is it that if it was taken away, you’d think it was the end of the world?"
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It’s going to be cataclysmic. Horrifying. Nightmarish. This is why Jesus told us in advance.
When the obvious end of the world starts to happen, everything is going completely bonkers, and you see Jesus coming down from heaven—try to remember what He told us to do. It’s just three simple things: Stand up straight, raise your heads and look at Him, and thank God your salvation is here! Can you remember that? It’s going to be counterintuitive.
When the most frightening thing in the history of the world happens, Jesus says you don’t have anything to be afraid of.
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If Jesus is who He says He is, then everyone has a tough decision to make. He's either God, or a liar, or He's crazy. The one thing He can't be is a nice guy who said nice things.
This message is a not-so-subtle attempt to blow your mind about how awesome and unique Jesus actually is.
It also includes a strong warning to beware of toxic Christians and not to let them chase you away from Jesus.
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If you argue with someone, who usually gets mad first? You or them?
Why do we get mad when we argue? Are we surprised someone has different opinions than we do? Why do we think it’s okay to get mad just because they get mad at us?
Today Jesus is going to get into some arguments. Let’s pay attention to how He handles Himself.
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"What was your part in making things bad? Don’t look around trying to find someone else to blame. Confess. Repent. Repentance is God’s kindness. It’s His idea, He wants to forgive you, it’s what He came to do. God is infinitely more patient with you than you will ever be of yourself."
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Jesus has His authority challenged by the local authorities. We explore why His answer about John's authority was not avoiding the question. We also talk about the proper distinction between Law and Gospel (and how most Christians confuse them).
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It’s fine to have emotions, it’s part of what makes us human. But we can’t let those emotions control our behavior. In this lesson, Jesus goes from extreme happiness, to utter sadness, to furious anger. All in 24 hours. What can we learn about how we should deal with our emotions?
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"Don't tell me what to do!"
Jesus could have come riding in on a war horse, in a chariot, driving a tank—guns blazing and mowing down anyone who tried to stop Him with flame throwers. Could have had an army of angels clear the path.
But He came in humility to bring peace. We need to be doing the same thing.
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Did Jesus actually say about the Gospel, "Use it or lose it!" What are the "minas?" Is this parable the same as the parable of the Talents? (It's not) It's also not about money. The Gospel in this parable is so unfair it's not funny. (But that's not to say nothing is funny.)
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You can’t earn salvation. Jesus earned it for you. But you can try to live up to it. God’s name is holy, and He puts His name on you. You can’t earn it, but you can try to keep His name holy now that it’s on you. It’s about being someone people can count on. About being someone who does what's right, even when it's hard.
God has put His holy name on you. Now what? How are you going to keep it holy? How are you going to live up to it?
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There are a lot of things we think we understand before we actually experience them, then we find out we had no idea. How many things have you heard over and over but they never sank in? Important things—like the Gospel. You might want to share this one with someone who needs to hear the Gospel, someone who is struggling to believe. This is the Gospel according to Jesus.
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Sometimes, if we want to live, we have to give up something that’s killing us. We’ll almost never want to do it. Jesus says this is why it's impossible for rich people to enter the kingdom of God.
Everything we have must be put under His Lordship. Every single thing. The question is always: Lord, what do You want me to do with this all this stuff You’ve given me?
He will tell you. But you probably won’t like His answer—not at first. The things you possess will try to possess you.
There is good news for rich people but you'll have to listen to what Jesus says to hear it.
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1. Receive the kingdom of God like a child or you won't receive it.
2. Does that mean trying really hard to be like a child? Haha. (No.)
3. Church is not optional.
4. Jesus shared His Father with us. What more do you want?
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The Pharisee and The Tax Collector like you've never heard it. A pretty good case can be made they went to the temple to pray on The Day of Atonement—which changes everything you thought you knew about this parable.
Also, what's the deal with the rainbow text? You might be surprised.
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