Death and Burial of Christ 23 June 2013 PM – John 19:23-42 – Scott Childs Introduction: Last week we concluded our study at John 19:22. The Roman soldiers had crucified Jesus. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. The bold three-language title above His head read, “Jesus of Nazareth the King of the […]
Dead with a New Life 23 June 2013 AM – Romans 6:1-7 – Scott Childs Introduction: (Romans 5:12, 18-21) Adam, the first man, disobeyed and led the human race into sin and death. Christ the God Man provided a way to credit all repentant believing sinners with righteousness. Where sin abounded, God’s grace much more […]
The King is Crucified 16 June 2013 PM – John 19:1-22 – Scott Childs Introduction: After Pilate questioned Jesus as recorded in John 18, Luke tells us that Pilate sent Him to Herod for questioning (Luke 23:6-12). Jesus refused to say anything to Herod so Herod and his soldiers mocked Jesus and sent Him back […]
Blessings of Justification 16 June 2013 AM – Romans 5:1-11 – Scott Childs Introduction: When you are having a bad day, and the devil is getting you down, and you feel like no one loves you and you are tempted to doubt God, count your blessings of justification. Hymn writer, Johnson Oatman Jr. penned the […]
A Fulfilling Love Relationship 9 June 2013 AM – Ephesians 5:1-4 – Scott Childs Introduction: Every married couple on their wedding day hopes for a fulfilling relationship. They want their marriage to be happy, enjoyable, loving, sweet, and peaceful. Unfortunately, for many, their hopes are shattered within a few weeks or months. They discover that […]
Jesus Questioned by Pilate 9 June 2013 PM – John 18:28-40 – Scott Childs Introduction: After the long night of questioning and falsely accusing Jesus, in the early hours of the new day the hateful religious leaders took Jesus to the hall of judgment (praetorium). The hall of judgment was actually Pilate’s house and place […]
Credited Righteousness 2 June 2013 AM – Romans 4:1-25 – Scott Childs Introduction: At the end of Romans 3, Paul tells us that righteousness is of God by faith in the blood of Christ. Many religious people in Paul’s day (and in our day) struggle to grasp this truth. They wondered, “How can a person […]
Jesus’ Arrest 2 June 2013 PM – John 18:1-27 – Scott Childs Introduction: The evening had been a very emotional one. Jesus shared His heart with His disciples. He taught them to wash each other’s feet humbly instead of trying to be the leader. He taught them to love one another as He loved them. […]
Jesus’ Upper Room Prayer 26 May 2013 PM – John 17:1-26 – Scott Childs Introduction: Because this prayer of Jesus follows the discussions Jesus had with His disciples in the upper room the night before His crucifixion and because John 18:1 speaks of them crossing the brook Cedron after the prayer, I believe that Jesus […]
Righteousness 26 May 2013 AM – Romans 3:21-31 – Scott Childs Introduction: If you were going in for an operation, you would want the surgeon’s tools to be completely sterile. One germ could endanger your life. Likewise, righteousness must be completely sinless. One tiny sin would pollute it. Transition: This morning we are going to […]