The Death of Christ

From the series: Standalone Messages

We tend to think too much of ourselves and too little of our God. Jesus didn't go to the cross as a victim, but as a victor—substituting His life for ours. This Easter isn't just about an event 2000 years ago; it's about the living hope that renews our hearts every single day through Christ's resurrection.

From the series: Standalone Messages

The Easter message celebrates Jesus’ victory over sin and death through the cross and resurrection, offering true hope and new life. It calls us to surrender pride, trust fully in Christ’s sufficiency, and live in the freedom and joy of His finished work, knowing He alone is enough for our redemption.

From the series: Unveiled: A Study in Revelation

Revelation 16 unveils the outpouring of God’s wrath, demonstrating His perfect justice and ultimate victory. While the world resists and curses God, His people find comfort in His righteous judgment. True faith clings to Christ, our refuge, who bore God’s wrath for us, ensuring our hope, endurance, and eternal security in Him.

From the series: Unveiled: A Study in Revelation

Revelation 14 and 15 reveals God’s righteous judgment and the triumph of His redeemed people. The wrath of God is sobering, yet His mercy offers salvation through Christ, our true Passover Lamb. Genuine faith is found in surrendering to Him, living with no reserve, no retreat, and no regrets, secure in His eternal kingdom.

From the series: Unveiled: A Study in Revelation

Revelation 5 reveals Jesus as both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain, emphasizing His power and sacrifice. It calls us to find hope in His fulfillment of prophecy and His resurrection, inspiring genuine worship and aligning our lives with His redemptive purpose for all nations.

From the series: In the Beginning

In Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. After Abraham and Sarah finally have a son of their own, why is God asking for Abraham to sacrifice him? While this story is shocking, it ends by showing us how God provides and serves as a foreshadowing of Jesus.

From the series: Light the Dark

We dive into the symbolism and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy found in the death and burial of Jesus. We also rejoice that this isn’t the end of the story, as we know He rose from the dead.

From the series: Light the Dark

What Jesus is saying to us is that the plan for which he came has now been completed. Jesus came to this world to give his life as a ransom for many. The cost for your life so that you could have a relationship with God for all of eternity. Jesus paid it all.

From the series: Light the Dark

In the concluding chapters of John, the apostle reflects on his close bond with Jesus, emphasizing the significance of the cross in shaping faith.

From the series: Light the Dark

Every day we're faced with choosing who we will follow. We can rest our lives on the solid truth of Jesus, or the world around us and the shifting sands of culture and relative truth.

From the series: Light the Dark

In John 18, Jesus refers to himself a number of times as, "I am He". There is a lot of meaning packed into this short phrase.

From the series: Light the Dark

When the troubles and pain of life are upon us, it can be overwhelming. But it's important to remember the hope we have in Jesus.

From the series: Standalone Messages

The Resurrection changed everything. Jesus became the Passover lamb and defeated the power of sin and death.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We look at the Passover Lamb from the book of Exodus and how it gives us a foreshadowing of Jesus.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We examine the story of Abraham when God asked him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac.

From the series: 1 John

We continue our study in of 1 John and discovering how God's love is demonstrated in our lives.

From the series: Easter: Words from the Cross

Join us for today's message, "The Power of His Daily Presence"

From the series: Easter: Words from the Cross

Discusses the profound impact of Jesus' final words on the cross, focusing on forgiveness, reconciliation, and redemption. Emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' forgiveness and how his sacrifice and resurrection are central to the Christian faith. Highlights the contrast between human sinfulness and Jesus' grace, illustrating this through the story of the crucified thieves, particularly how one thief's recognition of Jesus as Lord leads to his redemption.

From the series: Easter: Words from the Cross

Explores the significant theme of forgiveness as demonstrated by Jesus on the cross. Delves into the depth and impact of Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the transformative power of his forgiveness and grace. Highlights the need for personal reflection on forgiveness, both receiving it and extending it to others, as a core aspect of Christian faith and life.

From the series: Greater

Focusing on Hebrews 9, discusses the symbolism and purpose of temples in the Bible. It examines how temples in the Old Testament, with their prescribed rituals and layout, were a shadow of the greater truth in Jesus Christ. Delves into the significance of the temple furniture, the role of priests, and the concept of God's dwelling among His people. It emphasizes the insufficiency of the temple rituals for salvation, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment and mediator of a new covenant with God.

From the series: Journey to the Empty Tomb

Explores the significance of Easter, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It delves into its historical and theological aspects, highlighting the resurrection as a foundational event in Christianity. It referencing various biblical passages, aiming to deepen the understanding of Easter's meaning and its impact on Christian faith and life.

From the series: The Genius of Jesus

Discusses the significance of Jesus' crucifixion and his last words, "It is finished." It explores the fulfillment of prophecy and the symbolic timing of Jesus' death, relating it to the Jewish sacrificial system. It emphasizes Jesus' role as the ultimate sacrifice for sin, contrasting his innocence with the guilt of humanity, represented by Barabbas. It reflects on the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice for believers and the deep spiritual meaning behind his declaration of completion on the cross.

From the series: Believe

Discusses the theme of God's redemptive plan throughout the Bible, starting with Genesis. Emphasizes God's pursuit of humanity despite sin, highlighting the prophetic symbolism of Genesis 3:15 and the sacrificial system in the Old Testament. Connects these Old Testament themes to the New Testament, focusing on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promise of redemption and the ultimate sacrificial lamb, bridging the gap between God and humanity.

From the series: Red Letter Day

In this Easter sermon, we emphasizes the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection and highlight Jesus' statements on the cross. We see how Jesus willingly gave up his life for our salvation, offering us the opportunity to drink deeply from the living water he provides.

From the series: Red Letter Day

Palm Sunday marks Jesus's entry into Jerusalem amid great fanfare. Exploring Luke 23, the crucifixion unveils the darkest yet victorious day, fulfilling Biblical prophecies, and the profound fulfillment of Jesus's sacrifice for us on the cross.

From the series: Red Letter Day

Focusing on Jesus' seven statements on the cross and the eternal impact of the cross.

From the series: TO/RN

Reflects on the significance of Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the tearing of the temple veil as a symbol of direct access to God for believers. This event signifies the end of the old covenant and the beginning of a new relationship with God, where Jesus acts as the high priest, offering believers unhindered access to God's presence.

From the series: TO/RN

Discusses the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the pinnacle event for believers, affirming the faith's foundation on a factual, historical event. It emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, which turned fearful disciples into bold witnesses, and underscores Christianity's basis in the person of Christ rather than abstract ideologies.

From the series: Blessed

Discusses God's judgment in relation to His love, using the example of Sodom and Gomorrah to illustrate that God's judgment is a form of protection for the righteous. It emphasizes that understanding God's judgment is crucial for believers, presenting it as an opportunity for protection rather than fear.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Discusses the importance of Easter, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus, which is central to Christian faith. It explores Biblical events leading up to Easter, like Palm Sunday, and reflects on the deeper spiritual meanings and implications of these events.

From the series: A New Generation

Emphasizes fellowship with God and walking in the light. It discusses the importance of recognizing and confessing sin to maintain a close relationship with God and with one another. John emphasizes that Jesus is the foundation of eternal life and that living in the light brings true joy and unity among believers.

From the series: Unbelievable Christmas

Highlights the significance of celebrating Christmas as a time to remember Jesus' sacrifice and His gift of salvation. It emphasizes the importance of worshiping Jesus, reflecting on the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and Joseph, and understanding the transformative nature of Christ's love.

From the series: Believe

Highlights the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection, emphasizing that the entire Bible is centered on God's pursuit of humanity and the redemption made possible through Christ.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Focuses on the significance of Easter, exploring the themes of faith, hope, and love. It recounts the story of sin entering the world through Adam and Eve, necessitating a Savior to restore humanity's relationship with God. Explains how Jesus fulfilled the role of the sacrificial lamb, paying the debt of sin and offering salvation. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus brought hope, demonstrating God's love and providing a way for believers to find eternal life through faith in Him.

From the series: Cross Eyed

Emphasizes the need for Christians to embrace a life focused on the cross and the sacrificial mindset of Christ. It contrasts the world's emphasis on self-gratification with Christ's example of selflessness, urging believers to "leave the camp" of societal norms and embrace sacrificial living for others, even when it is uncomfortable or costly.

From the series: Cross Eyed

Exploring why Christians glory in the cross despite it being a symbol of suffering and death. To explain this, we examine the Day of Atonement in Leviticus, highlighting how the sacrifices, including the scapegoat, symbolized atonement for the sins of Israel. The cross of Christ is presented as the ultimate fulfillment of this system, where Jesus becomes both the sacrifice and the means of reconciling humanity to God, offering believers a way to live in alignment with His will.

From the first Passover in Egypt to the upper room, one thread runs through it all. How communion ties the old and new covenants together in Christ.

The Biblical Temple is the place God’s presence dwells. The Hebrew word for temple means "Sanctuary" or "God’s palace". Another Old Testament phrase used for God presence was "Tabernacle". Tabernacle…

Is trusting Jesus as Savior enough if we misunderstand who he is? Why his eternal deity is not a side issue but the very heart of salvation.

We recently were asked a great question concerning the death of Jesus and what happened to him after his death. Did he go to hell for three days? Where was Jesus? I think the quick answer for that…

We recently had asked of us a great question about Jesus as he's being crucified. In Luke 23, he looks at the thief beside him and says, "You will be with me this day, in paradise." Where is…

The cross was an instrument of gruesome torture, yet Christians wear it with hope. A look at why this symbol of death became a sign of life.