I am Thirsty
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty’ (John 19:28)
Jesus was thirsty, physically but in the quiet darkness he thirsted spiritually with more intensity; a hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6). How easy it is to quench our thirst, [...]
032606, NCCN, Ps.22:1-8(578); Matt. 27:45-47 (1042)
INTRODUCTION: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me. We read it in Ps 22, the words of David long before Jesus was born and we read them again as Jesus’ words from the cross in Matt. 27.
What does it mean to be forsaken? It means to be abandoned, [...]
Forsaken!
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought peace was upon him and by his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).
This verse describing Jesus on the cross and the result for mankind goes against all human sensibilities. How can suffering, humiliation and death bring life? [...]
Welcome to New Community, March 26, 2006, Season: Lent.
We’re so glad you’re here today! Stay for coffee and fellowship after the service. We trust that God will Join us and fill us with his Spirit. Theme: Forsaken! …he (Jesus) was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him.
We [...]
031906, NCCN, Ps.22:4-11(578); John 19: 25-27 (1135)
INTRODUCTION: This morning we talk about family. God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them (Gen. 1: 27). Scripture tells us: “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to [...]