A man has a hundred sheep but loses one (Luke 15:4). Does he think, “Oh, it’s not a big deal. I still have ninety-nine?” Not so fast. The man left the ninety-nine sheep “in the open country (15:4)” to find the lost one. Did he risk losing more? Yes. But they were already in the …
What is Worship?
#1. Worship is so much more than a building we go to, a chair we sit in, a song we sing, or an instrument we play. #2. Worship is simply lifting God higher than any person, place, or thing. #3. Worship is an all-out, jump on your feet, clap out loud, shout from the rooftops, …
Why did Jesus have to die?
#10. Deep within we desire a scapegoat – a person or thing to blame or cast our guilt upon. Reality: these things never give us the freedom we want. #9. God provides the perfect scapegoat, Jesus, who is without defect, fault, blame & guilt. “He who knew no sin, became sin.” 2 Cor. 5:21 #8. …
Passion Week Moments
Day One Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus didn’t come as a warring king on a chariot ready to set the people free by force. Rather, He entered Jerusalem peacefully, on a donkey. On Passover (lamb selection day), God was saying, “Here is my lamb. Will you choose Him?” He was a peaceful king, the true Messiah, …
Selection Sunday
Today is Selection Sunday. If you are a college basketball fan, this is the day where you learn if your team is in or out of the Big Dance. The day where the committee decides which teams are worthy to play in the 65+ team field. And if you’ve experienced March Madness before, you know …