Sermons About Confession-of-faith
Crossroads
Why Palm Sunday? The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. But behind the scenes that day... John 12:42-43 - Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believe in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
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KNOWING AND FOLLOWING CHRIST-CRUCIFIED: the Crucifixion, Death, and Burial of Jesus Christ (Mark 15:21-47) 04-05-09
INTRODUCTION (Some Highlights of Mark’s Gospel): ---> Mark 1:1-8:30 Jesus’ “Hidden” identity is gradually Revealed; ---> Mark 8:29-30 The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark: Peter’s confession (a Jew) - “Jesus is the Christ”; ---> Mark 8:31-15:1ff The way of the Cross is quickly Revealed; ---> Mark 15:39 The Climax of the Gospel of Mark: The Centurion’s confession (a Gentile) - “Jesus is the Son of God”; ---> Mark 16:1ff The Resurrection Proclaimed: “the End of the Beginning”. (Mark’s Gospel is only the “beginning” of what Jesus does (see Mk 1:1, Ac 1:1). Jesus continues to reign today). KNOWING CHRIST-CRUCIFIED: ---> Thru His Crucifixion (vs21-32); ---> Thru His Death (vs33-41); ---> Thru His Burial (vs42-47) FOLLOWING CHRIST-CRUCIFIED: ---> By Lamenting before God (expressing deep sorrow); By Suffering & Dying with Courage and Grace; ---> By Rejoicing in & Proclaiming His “Global” and “Triumphant” Gospel.
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Look Up and Cry Out
As our Great High Priest, Jesus sympathizes with us in our times of need AND provides mercy and grace when we draw near to him. This is an updated version of an earlier sermon, hopefully improved.
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Look Up, Cry Out
In times of trouble we need someone to talk to God for us- there is no one better for that than Jesus, the exalted Son of God who was tested like us and is now able to grant us mercy and grace.
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