Words of Life from the Cross: The Promising Word
“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”
“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”
How could Jesus pray for his enemies as he died on the cross at their hand?
Sermon: A Different Kind of Glory
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Focus: Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
Function: That they would listen to Jesus’ Word and believe him.
Sermon: Silencing the Accuser
Text: Revelation 12:7-12
Focus: Jesus silenced and banished our accuser (Satan).
Function: That they would listen to the voice of the accuser no more!
Sermon: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Text: Galatians 6:14
Focus: Christ’s death on the cross is the only thing that can save us from sin.
Function: That they would boast (glory) in the cross of Christ.
Sermon: Dying to Love
Text: Ephesians 5:21-33
Focus Statement: In his great love, Christ died for his bride, the Church.
Function Statement: That husbands and wives would love and serve one another without keeping score.
Sermon: The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross
Texts: Luke 23:34, 43; John 19:26-28; Matt. 27:46; John 19:30; Luke 23:46
Focus: With his dying words, Jesus spoke blessing, forgiveness, complaint, and comfort on behalf of all people.
Function: That they would believe in the forgiveness won for us by Jesus’ death on the cross.
Sermon: Save Us
Text: John 12:12-19
Focus: Jesus came to save us from our sins.
Function: That they would admit their need for a Savior.