Although Johns courage failed in the Garden of Gethsemane, his deep and abiding love for Jesus ultimately caused him to do the right thing. He and I came up with a few ideas for a sermon series on the spot. It's a 30-day challenge for families at home. Yet Judas didnt walk away then, didnt abandon Christ. Sermon Series: Characters of Easter by Donald Cantrell. And the list below reflects this variety of approaches. Recommended SeriesSponsored by Ministry Pass. She especially loves small children, soft animals, and chocolate. The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52. Easter Sermon Empty Tomb The main point would be that the empty tomb provides current and ultimate victory over sin and death. // ]]>, Moody Publishers820 N. LaSalle Blvd.Chicago, IL, 60610(800) 678-8812. Enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences. And this, Im afraid, is the situation for many who celebrate Easter this and every year. Try giving your kids this novelty Easter block set and give them an Easter surprise! He who was the traitor did not call him Lord but teacher, as if to have an excuse, upon rejecting the Lord, for having betrayed at most a teacher.5 And thus we see someone so very close to Jesus, who did many wonderful things in Jesus name, who was familiar with the Jesus language and experienced in the Jesus movement, but never made Jesus Lord. "Dan Darling is such a delight to read! It wasn't the nails that held him there. Concerning the Sadducees, the author says, Interestingly, while they were liberal in their approach to power and culture, the Sadducees were ultraconservative when it came to the Hebrew Scriptures. Mark 15:21 records that Simon had brought his sons, Alexander and Rufus, to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. They received power from God for His purposes and plan to be fulfilled through them for His Glory. At Easter, the Son of God took on the worlds sin and defeated the devil, death, and grave. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Or, that health marriages represent Christ and his relationship to His Church and Hes interested in strengthening marriages for His glory. Starting on Easter Sunday,preach this 4-week series and discover how Gods amazing love transforms our past, present, and future. I learned more than I expected to and will now make this a staple read every Easter. 2) Law and Order Jerusalem In this 4-week sermon series leading up to Easter Sunday, you'll help your church understand the true meaning of Jesus' journey to the Cross & Resurrection from the dead. Inspire the congregation to give themselves entirely to God to experience hope, peace and joy (Romans 5:6-8). That Luke would remain by his side indicates a courage and commitment to the truth and no shame for the preacher or testimony hated by the world but loved by the Lord. Participated in it. Its hard to get Judass kiss of betrayal out of our heads and its hard to un-see his hands clasped around a bag of silver coins as hes leaving the temple treasury. The Characters of Easter is an illuminating, insightful, but occasionally iffy book aimed at giving a fresh look at Jesus through examining the major and minor characters mentioned in connection with the Easter events. His return to the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus starts the passion week events. Meet Your Host. But, if you can preach a 1-point sermon, thats even better. But what we do know is that he left whatever he was doing in his previous life to follow Jesus. 2000. Overall, there are many angles you can take to an Easter sermon series. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. I highly recommend this book! The place: The palace of Herod Agrippa II in Caesarea by the Sea. May 4th Empty Checkbook Preach a stewardship or financial health sermon. Im confident youll find other unforgettable characters who will inspire and deepen your appreciation for Gods ability to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. It was His love for all humanity. Not simplistic. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. A familiarity with the language, dressing up for the occasion, even brought to tears by Jesus death and resurrection. A few days ago I took a walk through Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas. Most church kits include customizable sermons, bumper videos, invite videos, sermon bumper videos, countdown videos, social media graphics, and so much more. The Bible says, "God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished" (Philippians 1:6). But somewhere along the way, I became numb to the wonder of Easter. Use these ideas from top Christian communicators. "DREW DYCKEditor; author of Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science, OUR WEBSITES & BLOGS5 Love LanguagesStart Marriage RightMoody Publishers WomenA. well-rounded development!) The Bible describes him as a member of the Sanhedrin, the judicial body of the Jews. Writing about this, pastor Colin Smith says, Judas walked with Jesus for three years. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. The Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand - Mark 2:23-3:6. Nothing is over until Jesus says its over. Seven weeks had passed since the resurrection of Jesus. Different quantities of Easter hanging eggs for you to choose, each Easter egg with a colorful bow ribbon, beautiful and elegant, can make Easter eggs hang on the Easter trees, doors and windows, droplights, mantels, to add to the atmosphere of Easter. The apostle Paul wrote, "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well.". He was recently appointed as the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Weve got you covered. I was especially moved by the paragraph describing a recognizable whisper. Dan is a bestselling author of several books, including The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas, The Characters of Easter, and A Way With Words. This man, a formal instrument of Roman justice and punishment, weighed Christs charges against his character and spoke two sentences: "Truly this was a Son of God," and Certainly this was a righteous Man." Why Do We Need to Be Crucified with Christ? W. TozerBible to Life, //