Lent is a time of reflection, humility and repentance. A time to confess our sins and ask God to forgive us, purify us, refine us and renew us. It’s a time to remember all Jesus has done and all He endured to bring us grace.
Peter goes back to the place where Jesus was arrested, sharing the story all that happened that night. He remembers how Jesus was always cleaning up other people’s messes. His great joy is revealed when He shares about Jesus rising from the dead, explaining that what Jesus did on the cross takes our sin and turns it upside down. Jesus beat death.
As we imagine what the preparation for the Last Supper may have been like, we hear Mara share her story, revealing what she witnessed from outside the room where Jesus and the disciples gathered. She expresses her shock at Jesus washing the feet of the other men, and her amazement at Jesus’ words.
As we imagine what the preparation for the Last Supper may have been like, we hear Mara share her story, revealing what she witnessed from outside the room where Jesus and the disciples gathered. She expresses her shock at Jesus washing the feet of the other men, and her amazement at Jesus’ words.
Jesus told Judas that His time had not yet come. Judas, impatient, though believing that Jesus was the One to turn everything upside down, made a move that forced Jesus’ hand — that made His time come. As he recounts stories of his time with Jesus, and his betrayal, Judas comes to realize the gravity of what he had done.
Invite your congregation into a Good Friday prayer that illustrates what the disciples must have felt following Jesus’ death. disciples could have prayed after Jesus’ death. It echoes the fear, uncertainty, gloom, and pain that was felt without Jesus’ presence on earth, but holds onto hope as we all wait in the darkness.
The moment when everything changed — the morning Jesus rose and broke through the darkness — we were all given a new life, a do-over. Celebrate Easter Sunday with this prayer of rejoicing at Jesus’ resurrection.
It is through baptism that we identify with the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Beneath the water we die to our old life and we raise to walk in newness of life. Perfect to use as a service opener, sermon bumper or transitional element in your worship services.
Jesus is alive! His promises are fulfilled, and the story is complete! Right? Actually, it's not. Easter was just the beginning, and now it's our turn. Great for the Sunday after Easter.
Last week we celebrated the resurrection of our Savior. We stood in awe of a Redeemer who has defeated sin, conquered death and changed our eternity. Now the work of the Church begins. It’s our time to share Jesus with those around us. To let them know they are loved. To show them there is hope in the midst of hopelessness and light in the midst of darkness. It’s time to climb the mountaintops and proclaim… in one loud voice…He is risen. He is risen indeed!
Let us celebrate, that death is defeated and love has won! Let us celebrate the Risen King! With beautiful visuals and inspiring music, this Easter worship intro is perfect to open your Resurrection Sunday service.
As Jesus hung on the cross, he seemed powerless to free himself. But, it wasn’t the soldiers that kept him captive. It wasn’t the taunting crowds that secured him fast. It wasn’t the nails piercing his hands and feet that held him there. It was love for all humanity that caused Jesus to endure the pain of the cross so we could experience the joy of resurrection. Perfect to use as a service opener, sermon bumper or transitional element in your worship services.
Zechariah 9:9 states, "See, your King comes to you." On Palm Sunday, Jesus came to Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The people shouted His praises. However, Jesus wept, because they couldn't see that their King had come. They wanted to be saved, but they couldn't see the Savior before them. This Palm Sunday, let us shout to Hosanna and let us open our eyes to see Jesus as our Savior and Lord.
A video based on Matthew 28 showing the actual tomb of Jesus in Israel. This short film conveys the resurrection of Jesus with visuals of Israel and Jesus tomb.