The Life of Christ

From the series: Standalone Messages

Why should Palm Sunday matter to us today? When Jesus boldly entered Jerusalem on a donkey, He wasn't just fulfilling ancient prophecy—He was forcing a decision that still confronts us. Crown Him or kill Him. There's no middle ground with Jesus. He didn't leave room for nice platitudes about being a "good teacher." Palm Sunday reminds us: Jesus is the saving King who deserves the throne of our hearts.

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Jesus demonstrates the power of genuine leadership in John 13. He does this by putting people before before position, and treating everyone with humility, compassion and love.

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Jesus creates quite a stir when he enters Jerusalem in John 12. Have you ever stopped to consider why? Here's a hint: it's not until you find something worth dying for that you find something worth living for.

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In John 11 we see Jesus demonstrating the glory of God in raising Lazarus from the dead.

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Focuses on Jesus' teachings in John 10, where Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd. Explores the concept of Jesus as a shepherd compared to other leaders who are depicted as imposters. It highlights the intimate and personal nature of Jesus' leadership, emphasizing His knowledge of each individual and His guiding role. Underscores the contrast between Jesus' protective and nurturing approach and the destructive intentions of others, illustrating the spiritual safety and abundant life found in following Jesus.

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Is it ever okay to spit on someone? That's exactly what Jesus does to the blind man in John 9. This man was ostracized by the religious leaders and his community, but Jesus reaches out to him with love and grace.

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When Jesus said "I am the Light of the World" in John 8, this struck a nerve with the religious leaders. There is so much significance in that phrase that it would have sounded like a thunderclap to the people of Israel. His words affirmed Him as the Messiah.

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After the feeding of the 5,000, the crowd had a number of questions for Jesus that are telling about where their priorities were at. His response pointed them to be satisfied in Him and lay aside their selfish desires.

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When the disciples get caught in a storm at night on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus teaches us all the importance of keeping our eyes on Him and not letting fear drive us.

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

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When Jesus feeds the 5,000, he's not only filling their stomachs, he's also delivering a strong message to all of us about the sufficiency we can find in Him.

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When we face conflict in life, how do we respond? In John 5 we get an example of Jesus in conflict the religious leaders and how he approaches it with a heart of compassion and truth.

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When Jesus heals the sick man at the pool, he's not only transforming this man, but giving us all an important message.

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What happens when tragedy strikes our loved ones? These are the circumstances facing the official's son at the end of John 4 and we see Jesus touching this man's family.

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We examine Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 and the powerful message we can learn from this.

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Explores the significance of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where He turned water into wine. It addresses common misconceptions and emphasizes the deeper meaning behind this miracle. Highlights Jesus' identity, His mission to fulfill and transform, and the foreshadowing of the ultimate celebration in God's kingdom. It encourages believers to see beyond the surface and recognize the profound symbolism in Jesus' actions.

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Today we are examining Luke 2 and three events that took place after the birth of Jesus and what they mean to us now as believers in Him.

From the series: Pursuing God's Heart

This Sunday we are discovering how the Lord finds us when we are struggling in the desert.

From the series: All In

We kick off our new series, "All In". Jesus gave it all for us and we'll be examining how we can learn to we live “All In” for Him.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We'll discover how "Out of Egypt" and "baptized in the Jordan River" and "forty days and forty nights" are connected and what on earth they are talking about. We've seen these things mentioned in the Bible about the life of Jesus.

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Lincoln Huseby dives into The Beatitudes in Matthew 5 and examine the things that all of us desire.

From the series: Journey to the Empty Tomb

Centers on the significance of Palm Sunday and its connection to Jesus' mission and the idea of peace. Explores how this event creates a movement among believers and the importance of understanding Jesus' role as the Messiah. Delves into various biblical passages, emphasizing the transformative power of knowing and accepting Jesus, and how this understanding shapes one's life and actions.

From the series: The Genius of Jesus

It focuses on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, signifying peace and fulfilling prophecy. It highlights Jesus' intention to demonstrate his divine mission and identity as the Messiah. It discusses the symbolism of Jesus as the Passover lamb, offering spiritual peace and salvation. Aso touches on the theme of hope amidst societal struggles and the importance of Jesus' message in contemporary life.

From the series: The Genius of Jesus

Focuses on Jesus' miracle of feeding 5,000 people from Mark 6. It emphasizes Jesus' power to meet both physical and spiritual needs, challenging the perception of Jesus as merely a provider of material needs. Encourages listeners to see beyond the physical miracle to the deeper spiritual significance of Jesus' actions and teachings, and to trust in His ability to sustain and nourish in every aspect of life.

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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.

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Emphasizes the importance of living and leading like Christ, highlighting servant leadership. It calls believers to selflessness, unity within the church, and humility in serving others. Using Jesus' example, the sermon encourages letting go of self-interest and adopting an attitude of service, reflecting Christ's sacrifice and love.

From the series: Easter

Discusses Jesus' teachings and the reactions they elicited. Focusing on John 6, it explores the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus' statement about being the bread of life. This teaching led many to turn away, highlighting the cost of discipleship and the necessity of understanding and following Jesus wholeheartedly despite challenges. Encourages believers to recognize Jesus' worth and remain committed even when it's difficult.

From the series: Easter

Discussing Jesus' ability to bring life and hope through His miraculous works, such as healing the woman with a hemorrhage and raising Jairus' daughter from the dead. It emphasizes the power of faith and the transformative impact of Jesus' presence and compassion in the lives of those who seek Him.

Our culture keeps relationships at arm's length. Looking to Jesus, two words, intentional and relational, can reshape how we love our neighbors.

On the night before the cross, Jesus sang. A look at the Hallel psalms he sang with his disciples and what those words meant on that night.

Scriptures: 2 Kings 9:13, Isaiah 9:6, John 12:12-19, Leviticus 23:40, Luke 19:28-44, Mark 11:1-11, Matt. 21:1-11, Matthew 28:19, Psalm 118, Psalm 118:25-26, Psalms 118:27, and Revelation 7:9 Topics:…

John tells story after story of Jesus meeting people right where they are. A devotion on John 4 and the God who comes to us in our need.

Why did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey instead of a warhorse? A look at the meaning behind Palm Sunday and the King it points to.