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Over the last few weeks, we have been looking at the arrest, trial, and condemnation of Christ. All of these events fall within a few hours on one fateful day, a day where the world changed forever. The time that we have spent looking at these events has challenged us to look at how we mock and deny…

Due to the influence of the sin nature which all of mankind is born with, the human race is a cruel race. One of the many forms of cruelty that is exhibited is that of mockery. As a former teacher I have seen how hurtful it is when children mock a child who is different from them. Sadly, I have also…

When I look at the cross through the perspective of the mocking crowds... I see myself, Lord have mercy on me, a sinner. Matthew writes, in Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself!…

Mocking God’s Man I. Elijah is told by God he is going to be take away. II. II. Elijah smites the water with his mantel. III. What would you have me do for you? IV. If you see me go into heaven, you will get your wish. IV. A chariot of fire take Elijah up into heaven. V. Elijah’s mantle falls. VI. Elisha…

Jude identified the Mockers and gave the strategy for surviving them also.

PRAY: God of the universe. God beyond space and time. Humble us, we pray, and by your revelation cause us to see you as you really are. Break the bondage of self-deception and love of sin for each one who still views themselves as too good for you. Magnify your own greatness and save them by your grace.…

Bible Reading 15 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. 16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then…

1-Are you gonna WAKE UP? I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring…

Nehemiah responds to oppositions of mockery and physical threats.

We are studying the book of Nehemiah. God used Nehemiah to restore the walls of Jerusalem, to restore hope to the people of Jerusalem, and to restore people to the Lord. How was this ordinary man used so extraordinarily by God? As we study and see how God worked through Nehemiah, we can see how can God…

PRAY INTRO: Review, beginning at v. 32: Two criminals led away with Jesus to be crucified at the same time. Jesus compassionately prays a request of the Father to forgive these perpetrators for their part in this unique atrocity of putting him to death. The scoffing from the Jews, the mocking from the…

In spite of what others may say about Jesus, He is the Lord of all.

1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, “What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they restore their wall? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they finish…

As we look at the trial of Jesus we can see things not to do as a follower of Christ. We will be the guilty jury.

The irony of Christ's reception by the same crowd that woudl later demand his crucifixtion is instructive to us that we should not base our obedience on the reception of those who surround us but the surety of God's Call.

Embracing the burden of supporting a pastor, and the deceptive lies that oppose supporting a pastor.

We sometimes grow fearful in sharing our faith because we don't know how people are going to react. Today, we see at least five responses to the truth of Christ we can also expect. Watch/listen here: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermon/717232341404789

God faithfully keeps believers from conforming to the world to make them salt and light for the world.

LESSON: Denying Christ Every year, as Easter approaches, we are treated to the annual barrage of television programs trying to disprove Christ. We have been treated to numerous so-called documentaries telling us that the “Historical Jesus” did not exist, or He was not divine, or He did not intend to…