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In this sermon we look at Christ's glorious statement: "It is finished" as well as what it meant for Him to give up the spirit.

This sermon examines John 13:1, highlighting the pivotal moment when Jesus recognizes that his hour has arrived to depart from the world. The teaching draws a theological parallel between the Passover Lamb in Exodus and Christ's ultimate sacrifice, emphasizing that his death provides a greater deliverance from sin than the Exodus provided from slavery. The central theme focuses on the specific, electing love of Christ for his people, distinguishing it from general compassion by rooting it in the Father's predestinatory choice before the foundation of the world. The sermon assures believers that this love is eternal and unbreakable, securing them through tribulation and into eternity, as affirmed in Romans 8. The tone is instructional and comforting, inviting listeners to rest in the certainty of Christ's keeping power and his welcoming invitation to all who come to him.

Matthew 27:22-23 "Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified." This sermon examines the trial of Jesus in Matthew 27 to illustrate the spiritual realities of damnation, salvation, and compassion. The preacher argues that the crowd's demand for crucifixion represents the path of damnation, where individuals are manipulated by sin and reject Christ despite clear revelation and invitation. Conversely, the release of the guilty criminal Barabbas serves as a picture of salvation by substitution, highlighting that Jesus died in the sinner's place to satisfy divine justice. The sermon concludes by focusing on Christ's silent submission to suffering as a demonstration of His profound compassion for sinners. The overall tone is convicting and urgent, calling the audience to reject the crowd's way and receive the free gift of redemption through faith in Christ's atoning work.

Who are you in Christ, and where does your true identity come from? This week, Pastor Steve continues our The Gospel Shaped Church series with a message from Galatians 2 titled, "Finding Our True Identity." Paul reminds us that we can never earn righteousness through our own efforts or religious accomplishments. We are made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice accomplished what we could never do for ourselves. And as we place our faith in Him, our old lives are crucified with Christ so that we can live by faith in the One who loves us and gave Himself for us. Join us as we discover what it means to find our identity in Christ, rest in the grace of God, and allow Him to transform us from the inside out.

The sermon examines the people's misinterpretation of Jesus' cry from the cross, where they mistake his call to God for a summons to Elijah. It argues that this error highlights the necessity of careful biblical interpretation and underscores the theological truth that Jesus does not need rescue. Instead, the text reveals that Jesus is the greater prophet who accomplishes the ultimate exodus through his death, fulfilling the role that Elijah represented in the Old Testament. The preacher contrasts the dramatic power of Elijah's ministry with the sacrificial triumph of Christ, emphasizing that salvation is purchased through suffering rather than divine intervention to avoid death. This message calls listeners to trust in the work of Christ, who saves sinful men through His death, including Elijah himself.

The sermon explores the theological mystery of God's eternal decrees as illustrated in the events leading up to the crucifixion. It contrasts the evil intentions of the chief priests and Judas, who sought to kill Jesus secretly, with God's sovereign purpose to redeem humanity through the Passover Lamb. By examining the Spurgeon Catechism and passages such as Psalm 2 and Genesis 50, the message affirms that while men are fully responsible for their sinful motives and actions, God overrules their evil to fulfill His good plan. The tone is both comforting to believers regarding God's control over history and convicting to those who rebel against Christ. The sermon concludes with an urgent call to repentance, urging listeners to submit to God's will and trust in Jesus for eternal blessing.

The sermon explores the theological concept of substitutionary atonement by contrasting the release of the criminal Barabbas with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It argues that believers were once captive to sin and Satan, much like Barabbas was a prisoner awaiting death, but Christ voluntarily took their place to satisfy God's justice. The message emphasizes that Jesus, who knew no sin, bore the penalty for human transgressions, thereby blotting out the record of sins and securing freedom for those who accept this grace. Through the lens of Matthew 27 and supporting passages, the preacher presents this exchange as the ultimate act of mercy, where the innocent dies for the guilty to ensure eternal liberty.

This sermon explores the doctrine of Solus Christus (Christ Alone), arguing that salvation is found exclusively in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work, with nothing added or taken away. The central message emphasizes that Christ is the only sufficient Savior because He is both truly divine and truly human, possessing the necessary attributes to satisfy God's justice and holiness. The exposition details how Christ's sinless life and substitutionary death on the cross serve as the propitiation for sin, appeasing God's wrath and imputing righteousness to believers. The preacher contrasts this biblical truth with distortions found in Roman Catholicism and modern evangelicalism that add human works or institutions to the gospel. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a faith that rests solely in the finished work of Christ, rather than in human wisdom or persuasive speech.

The crucifixion of Christ was accompanied by darkness from 12–3pm, a torn veil, earthquakes, and the resurrection of some saints. What does these signs mean in the context of the crucifixion of Christ. Pastor Josh answers those questions and shows their relevance to the hope of the Christian.

The 2 disciples knew what Jesus had said about his coming crucifixion. They were saddened at the events and slow to believe. Jesus gave a lesson on prophecy.

Sermon preached by Harry Fujiwara on Luke 23:32-38

This sermon examines the crucifixion narrative in Matthew 27, highlighting three key attributes of Christ: His power, His resolve, and His humility. The speaker argues that Jesus' meekness during His suffering is the ultimate demonstration of divine power, contrasting it with worldly strength and calling believers to be slow to anger and exercise self-control. The message further emphasizes Christ's unwavering determination to fulfill the Father's will, urging the congregation to be resolved in their own obedience and service. Finally, the sermon reflects on the profound humility of the Creator who became flesh, challenging believers to think soberly of themselves and to put others before themselves in response to their salvation.

In "God Brought His Own Tent," Charles Sebold finishes Luke 9:28-36. Moses and Elijah spoke of the exodus Jesus would fulfill at Jerusalem, while the disciples were heavy with sleep, as they would be again in Gethsemane while He prayed about His death. Yet Jesus does not cast them off for their weakness; He wants them with Him. Waking, they see His glory. Moses only reflected a fading glory and had to veil it; on the mountain Jesus' veil comes off, and the glory is His own. John would write "we have seen his glory," and Peter "we were eyewitnesses of his majesty." As Moses and Elijah depart, Peter proposes three tents, and Charles names two problems: Peter levels Jesus with the Law and the Prophets, and he wants to stay where there is glory and no cross. Last week Peter wanted the Christ without the crucifixion; now he wants the glory without the exodus, and the Father Himself interrupts. God has already pitched His own tent: the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us. The cloud is the Presence that filled the tabernacle, the same word used of the Spirit overshadowing Mary. The voice speaks three phrases: "My Son" names His Person where Peter named His office; "My Chosen One" recalls Isaiah's Servant, words His mockers will throw back at Him on the cross; and "Listen to Him" fulfills Moses' promise of a prophet like himself, with Moses there to hear it. Then Jesus is found alone. The Law and the Prophets do not get tents; they get fulfilled. The mountain is the hinge, and the road to Jerusalem begins here. We have the eyewitnesses' word confirmed, so where we are tempted to build a tent and settle in, the Father's word is the same: listen to Him.