When Jesus died on the cross He willingly took God’s judgment upon Himself on our behalf. The character Barabbas represents our fallen humanity. Jesus died in Barabbas’ place so he could go free. It …
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As we read Matthew 26:36-46, we see that Jesus faces agony, suffering, turmoil like no person has ever faced. Jesus knew that he was going to die. He had told his disciples that he must die – so Jesu…
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The Passion Week portrays many characters who fail to understand the events that were about to unfold in Jesus’ life. This includes Jesus’ own disciples who were unable to come to terms with the cros…
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This sermon examines Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem which is recorded in Matthew 21 As He entered the city Jesus no longer constrained the praises of the people. He accepted it all, for the ti…
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Matt 16:21-28 teaches us that there are no fast tracks in discipleship; there are no short-cuts to heaven. Even Jesus faced the temptation to bypass God’s plan for His life and take the easy route. B…
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Why is it necessary to be part of a church? Is the organized church needed at all? Does the church and its mission really matter? Why can’t it just be Jesus and me? Many of these questions are addres…
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In Matthew 15:21-28, a Gentile woman comes to Jesus begging for healing on behalf of her daughter who is tormented by a demonic spirit. Jesus uses this incident to give a dual faith test. On the one …
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Knowing that He would soon be departing, Jesus gave special attention to growing His disciples' faith, one of the most important things they would need going forward. In two stories found in Matthew …
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In times of solitude, God gives us His perspective and enables us to cope with our disappointments. Jesus’ desire for solitude was interrupted by a large crowd that gathered to hear Him teach. Rather…
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