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Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on him. And they began…

Good morning, Gateway! Scripture Prayer Intro Good morning, Gateway Chapel! If we haven’t met before, my name is Chris, and I’m the pastor of Gateway Chapel, the church that gathers here in this building. We are a church on mission to plant churches and make disciples who hear, love, and obey Jesus.…

Warning of Judgment Hamartiology Cross Examination

For the choir director: according to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far from my deliverance and from my words of groaning? My God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, by night, yet I have no rest. But you are holy, enthroned on the…

Intro: We’ve examined the faith of Rahab and the two spies; now the focus moves to the faith of an entire nation. I want us to keep in mind that the Book of Joshua deals with much more than ancient history. What God did centuries ago for the nation of Israel, He can do for us, the church and America…

The Chief End of God.... Let’s start off with the easy question… at least for Presbyterians… The chief end of man is … to glorify God and/by enjoying him forever. Now try something a little more controversial: The chief end of God is … what is it that motivates God to do the things he does? Love for…

The Eternal Son of God Jesus- born to his earthly mother and father, and laid in a manger (cradle) mystery of humility He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or…

The Suffering Servant Rejected and Afflicted Isaiah 53:1–5 “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty…

Introduction Next Sunday we’re going to celebrate Easter. Of course we know that the reason celebrate is because there was a man by the name of Jesus of Nazareth, who had laid in the tomb, for three days, yet rose again to new life and give us the victory over death! Now I am excited about Easter, but…

Going on a tour Talking about the whole Christmas story on our Christmas light tour. Had a great time on Friday night I asked the men, “who did you witness to this past year?” - how many people did I give a tour too? Last, we talked about the faith that Jesus created when he both walked on water and…

Luke 23:33-49 [Kid's time – pictures of Ethan William “Son of Ethan, a son of man”. Look at an album with them.] Purpose: To see 4 snapshots of Jesus on at the cross that sets Him apart as The Son of Man who is worthy of honor. I. Snapshot #1 A. He was Abused Physically 33 When they came to the place…

The Gospel of the Cross has no residency requirements!

Intro / Exercise Types of Doorways & Thresholds Doors are places of transition Journey inwards (us to God / God to us) Temple Our hearts (e.g. Rev 3:20 ) This is where some of us are. God is calling us in deeper. We stand at the threshold of going deeper with Him. He’s standing at the door our heart,…

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem because I have selected for myself a king from his sons.” Samuel asked, “How can I go? Saul will hear about it and…

A Familiar Story... What jumps out? What a terrifying situation! Place yourself in this story you’ve escaped from slavery. A situation so bad, that even escaping to the desert seems preferable Pharaoh’s heart is hardened. You know what Egypt is capable of, and yet God has led you to a place where you’re…

Big Questions: Is God unfair or unjust? Is God uncaring or cold hearted? What do the scriptures say? Romans 6:22-23 Philippians 1:21-24 Psalms 116:15 God does not owe us anything, except what he has already graciously promised. The lives of God’s people are signs and testimonies to the world. Our witness…

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16 years ago – I shared a sermon titles get ready for a wild ride. About the Movement of the Holy Spirit. Today I want to share an encouraging word with you… entitled Watch Your Walk Text: “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise” ( Eph. 5:15 ). Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:15–20…

Take Up Your Cross. Introduction “Take up your cross and follow Christ.” Well known in Christian circles. It has been interpreted in various ways. Is this about willingness to suffer ? “That my cross I have to bare.” Is it about commitment to Christ ? Is it about being courageous ? Perhaps like many…

“Curves, Crosses, and Compassion” ( Acts 5:1-16 ) illustration: Crosses on the Roadside, Dead Man’s Curve Dead Man's Curve is an American nickname for a curve in a road that has claimed lives because of numerous crashes.[1][2] A curve on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles memorialized in the hit song "Dead…

Introduction What does it mean to be a Christian? To be a follower of Christ? One could say that a Christian has been forgiven of their sins, reconciled to God, adopted into the family of God, given new life—given eternal life. But is there more to it—more to what it means to be a Christian? Is it just…

Our first lesson comes from the Gospel According to Mark: And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide…

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after…

A Prayer Jesus could have made, but didn’t One note while still in the garden Jesus mentions a prayer that He could have made, but chose not to. His arrest was voluntary submission to the plan. Angels are ministering spirits available for the work of God Heb 1:14 “Are they not all ministering spirits…

Scripture weaves together: Prophecy - Isaiah, Psalms Narrative - John Didactic (teaching/application) - Hebrews Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form…