Muslims and the Koran teach that Jesus was never actually crucified. They think someone else took his place and perhaps everyone was fooled into thinking they were killing Jesus. That would be one amazing miracle. Of deception. I think the reason why Muhammad couldn’t imagine that Jesus would actually be crucified may be the same reason why the Jewish religious … Read More
7 WORDS: hands
Yesterday’s sermon was all about turning to the Father as the only One who can bring us peace and security. Check out this last message of a series that I think has been rich! This is one of the strongest series I think I’ve delivered!
7 WORDS–finished
Check out this sixth message of seven and discover what Jesus meant when he said, “It is finished!” What does it mean for you to begin living “the finished life”?
7 WORDS: thirst
Check out the message from yesterday! I’m exploring here how the words “I Thirst” tell us a lot about the potential that’s there when we are open about our needs, struggles, failures…
7 WORDS: Forsaken
Check out this post of yesterday’s service! About halfway through the message begins on Jesus’ fourth word from the cross: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”
7 Words: Mother
This last Sunday, I had the privilege of unpacking third of 7 Words that Jesus spoke from the cross. Check out what I think God is saying in Jesus words to Mary and John–“Woman, behold your son.” and “Behold, your mother!” from John 19:25-27.
7 WORDS: Lent 2013 Series
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” –1 Corinthians 1:18 The 40-day period of preparation, prayer and fasting leading to Easter is called “Lent”. This word is actually the word meaning “spring” in many languages. To prepare ourselves for Easter, we’ll … Read More
GOOD FRIDAY AT FIRST ASSEMBLY
I love Good Friday at First Assembly in Lafayette, Indiana. The tone for the service is unlike any other during the year–a solemn time for reflection, worship, vigil, communion, and prayer. We use interactive stations where people can do something while they pray and hear the story unfold as well as great music and even artistic outlet for those so … Read More
May 2011 Series: THE CROSS
May 8-29, 2011, I’ll be delivering a series of messages on the richest theme in the scriptures: The Cross. We’ll look at what it means generally and how it applies to our lives. This will be a great time for long-time followers of Christ to renew and sharpen their understanding of how the cross of Jesus applies not only … Read More
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