AM Scripture Reading: Matthew 27.27-37 Brent T. Willey From The Cross Introduction: “Telling the story of Jesus” should never get old! Let’s revisit the scene of Calvary and examine the seven utterances of Jesus From The Cross… I. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23.34) Cicero reported the blasphemies of crucified criminals. But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them…” Forgive whom? II. “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise”(Luke 23.43) What had the thief asked? (v. 42) Who can forgive sins, but God? (Mark 2.9-10) III. “Woman, behold your […]

AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12.1-2 This Morning’s Sermon: John Krueger LOOK UP…TO THE CROSS OF JESUS   Introduction: Mankind has a history of believing the unbelievable. (E.g., Exod. 32.1,4-6, 2 Tim. 4.3-4) It is common to look down or to look around for answers, instead of looking up to the Lord. (Cf., Deut. 4.39; Psa. 57.9-11; Isa 45.18-19; Col. 3.1-2) When we get mired down in the cares of this world, we need to look up to the Cross of Jesus.(Psa 69.13-16; Heb. 12.1-2) JESUS FULFILLED GOD’S PROMISE ON THE CROSS Jesus, the Son of God. (Isa 9.6) Jesus, the […]