The sixth statement Jesus said on the cross is “It is Finished.” These powerful words completed the work of our salvation. Everything that Jesus needed to accomplish on the cross was done. All that was left was his resurrection from the grave. The atoning work of the cross makes us one with God again. Sin…
Read MoreJesus was hung on the cross between two thieves. The second statement Jesus made on the cross was to the thief “Today you will be with me in paradise.” In one of the greatest acts of compassion on a deathbed confession, Jesus tells the thief that he will be in heaven with him. Luke 23:39-43 One…
Read MoreJesus said seven things on the cross. The first statement Jesus said was: “Father forgive them they do not know what they are doing.” As we head towards Easter Sunday, I want to highlight some of the last sayings of Jesus. In those statements are some powerful themes that still speak to us today. Jesus…
Read MoreWe are at the beginning of Passion Week. It is where the church stops and celebrates all the incredible acts that Christ accomplished during Passover. Today we are going to look at Jesus’ prediction of his resurrection on the third day. It’s pretty impressive if you predict something that you are going to do in…
Read MoreImagine, for a second, a life where you are growing, experiencing new things, and being stretched beyond your limits. That is the life God had in mind when Noah stepped off of the ark. He told him to be fruitful and multiply, to produce children and populate the earth; Growth also comes along with having children. God wants…
Read MoreHave you ever been walking down a perfectly flat and level path only to trip suddenly? It was like someone reached out and grabbed you. Inevitably, a person near you will say “Watch your step!” In a world full of distractions it is easy to stumble and fall. The same rings true for your daily walk…
Read MoreAttitude is an important aspect of our daily walk. If we harbor negative thoughts then we will never see God work. We need to have the mindset “by all means possible.” That starts with what we think God can do and it ends with having a heart for God to use us by all means…
Read MoreWhat do you want your tombstone to say? I would want something like Genesis 5:24 “Enoch walked faithfully.” To be known by that is one of the highest compliments in my book. Walk faithfully with the Lord. That’s all God asks. We can strive to be rich or famous, but few people know what it…
Read MoreNobody likes to be dirty, except for maybe kids playing in the mud. That feeling of being washed clean is one of the best in the world. Our souls are the same way with our sin. When there is unforgiven sin in our heart, we have that dirty feeling. When our sins are forgiven the…
Read MoreThe creation story is pretty amazing. God said; “Let there be light” and it appeared. Everything God spoke came into being. Add on top of that He was able to do it in six days shows you the sovereign power of our heavenly father. The God who called light into being is the same God…
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