Easter // Part 4: The Power of Forgiveness

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”…Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:13 and 16 1. Jesus sees the potential in you. And he (Andrew) brought him (Simon) to Jesus. Jesus looked at him…

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Easter // Part 3: Overcoming Doubt

“Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord! But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand…

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Easter // Part 2: The Cost of Betrayal

What we can learn from Judas… 1. The downward spiral of sin. He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as the keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. John 12:6 Judas was tempted, and we all…

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Easter // Part 1: Trusting God

The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:27b-28 1. God uses ordinary people to accomplish His will. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered, “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 Mary was chosen by God.…

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