Category: Bible
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The cross of Christ shows us the cost of sin
We have a sinfully low view of sin. We cannot overestimate the weight of sin when we see the cost of sin on the cross. None of us lives up even to our own moral standards. Do you ever get mad and you regret it? Ever yell at someone and wish you hadn’t? Ever look at…
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Jesus and the Last Supper – more than just a meal
As part of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday is recognized this evening. It was the night in which Jesus ate the Last Supper with his disciples. The time in which Jesus died corresponded with the Jewish holiday of Passover. And the Last Supper was the first night of Passover. An annual dinner for Passover is held,…
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The importance of constant gospel focus
As someone who doesn’t have kids, over the last few years, more and more of my friends have began to have children. When you have your first kid, you’re a member of a new club. You are a parent. Being a parent is something that becomes part of who you are. Your whole life, you…
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Sermon: Witness to the truth – John 18:36-38
How is truth defined? Biblically, we see truth by looking to Jesus. As Pilate continues to question Jesus, Jesus will teach that he has a kingdom that is not of this world. Pilate misunderstands and Jesus will give the further clarification that Jesus has a kingdom which is based In truth which is comprised by…
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Water and Spirit. Studying John 3:1-8
In John 3, Jesus is approached by a leading religious teacher named Nicodemus. Nicodemus had heard of Jesus and his teaching and wanted to learn more. Jesus would tell him that he had to be born again. In John 3:4, Nicodemus says: Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is…
Josh Benner 