I Corinthians 2:9 Clyde Stein, conducting an interview of several people, asked them, “What does Easter mean to you?” A child of six said, “It means the Easter bunny will bring lots of candy, and it means a pretty new dress.” A youth of sixteen said, “I’m not sure I understand it all, but it means […]
Luke 15:11-32: 11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. 12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. 13 “A few days later this younger son packed all his […]
Choose Forgiveness Luke 23:33-35, 44-46 How do you forgive others? Matthew 6:14-15 Colossians 3:13 How do you forgive yourself? 1 John 1:9 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 How do you choose forgiveness? 1 John 4:10 2 Corinthians 5:21 CRUX Takeaway: To Forgive Is To Live!
CHOOSE SACRIFICE! Key Takeaway: “Simple sacrifices mean nothing to the world, but they mean everything to the Kingdom of God!” Luke 23:32-34, 39-43: 32Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus […]
Matthew 26:36-39: Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated. Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even […]