Mar. 24, 2024

Sermon: Our Savior Crucified( Matthew 27:27-66,  John 19: 17-37) The Sermon begins at 27:00 min in video.  The music "Oh My Soul", "Hosanna In The Highest", "Alleluia He Is Coming", "A Thousand Hallelujahs", "Above All", "Glorious Day", and "The Old Rugged Cross"  are licensed under CCLI Copyright #2723035 and Streaming Media #22024223 Licenses.Summary: Our Savior Crucified Pastor Dave’s sermon this Palm Sunday contrasts personal actions ("I do's" and "I don'ts") with the significance of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. He shares personal anecdotes about airplane travel and meeting a stranger, and a transformative moment for an elderly lady, to illustrate how individual actions or religious affiliations alone do not define Christian faith. His core message emphasizes that the foundation of Christian faith rests on Christ's crucifixion and sacrifice, not on personal deeds or accomplishments. Accordingly, his sermon stresses the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ's actions, particularly His sacrifice on the cross, rather than relying on personal achievements or behaviors ("I do's" and "I don'ts") to define one's faith or relationship with God. Additionally, Pastor Dave explores the distinction between religious identity grounded in personal actions and a faith that is based on the acknowledgment and acceptance of what Jesus Christ has done for humanity through his death and resurrection.Key Points: • Christian identity should not be rooted in personal actions or societal affiliations but in the recognition of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. • Jesus Christ's crucifixion and the events surrounding it (e.g., the tearing of the temple veil) signify a new covenant that allows direct access to God, shifting the focus from human efforts to divine grace. • Jesus's last moments and actions on the cross exemplify ultimate compassion, forgiveness, and salvation, serving as the foundation for Christian belief and practice. • Personal anecdotes and historical biblical events are used to illustrate the transformative power of understanding and accepting Jesus's sacrifice. • The sermon encourages a reflection on the basis of one's faith, urging a shift from self-centered righteousness to a Christ-centered faith.Action Items: • Reflect on the basis of your faith: Are your beliefs and sense of religious identity based on personal actions or on the acknowledgment of Jesus's sacrifice? • Engage with the biblical narrative of Jesus's crucifixion to deepen your understanding of its significance for Christian faith. • Re-evaluate your interactions and conversations with others, considering how you can witness your faith by emphasizing what Jesus did rather than personal accomplishments. • Share the message of grace and direct access to God, made possible by Jesus's sacrifice, with someone who might be relying heavily on their own "I do's" and "I don'ts" for salvation. • Incorporate the understanding that your relationship with God is based on Jesus's actions into your personal prayer and worship, asking for the grace to live out this truth in daily life.Sermon Notes: Our Savior Crucified - Matthew 27:27-66, John 19:17-37His Suffering: Mocked Cruel tortureMiracles at the Crucifixion: Darkness Earthquake Veil Torn Dead RaisedHis Compassion: Father Forgive Today you will be with me in Paradise.TRULY THIS WAS THE SON OF GOD!!