Articles Tagged 'Ridicule'

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Resurrection 2.5: Sarcastic Ridicule

by Phil Ware · John 7:1-7 · Resurrection

Phil Ware continues his Resurrection 2.0 series reminding us this week that Jesus' own family did not believe until after his resurrection.

Jesus knew the sting of sarcastic ridicule and unbelief from his family

Cruciformed #7: He Knew

by Phil Ware · Mark 11 · Crucifixion

Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

Cruciformed #6: The Gamble

by Phil Ware · Mark 15 · Risks

Phil Ware continues his series of insights on living the CRUCIFORMED life Jesus calls all disciples to live on his way to the cross.

As Jesus journeyed into Jerusalem that last time, he had reached the point where he was going to gamble everything on the cross.

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:23-33 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

The Way of Jesus #3: Unless a Seed

by James Nored · Mark 8:29 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God and helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:23-33 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

Called to Receive a Blessing

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Luke 6:28,23:34 · Forgiveness · Cross · Blessing

Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins lead us into worship in song and the Word to experience, proclaim and rejoice in the power of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ and his call to us to remember and renew and relive the forgiveness of the cross to our daily

Jesus shared his love, his life, and his amazing grace with us on the cross, so will we follow Jesus and live the way of the cross in our lives?

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:22-27 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

Resurrection 2.5: Sarcastic Ridicule

by Phil Ware · John 7:1-7 · Resurrection

Phil Ware continues his Resurrection 2.0 series reminding us this week that Jesus' own family did not believe until after his resurrection.

Jesus knew the sting of sarcastic ridicule and unbelief from his family

Cruciformed #7: He Knew

by Phil Ware · Mark 11 · Crucifixion

Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

Cruciformed #6: The Gamble

by Phil Ware · Mark 15 · Risks

Phil Ware continues his series of insights on living the CRUCIFORMED life Jesus calls all disciples to live on his way to the cross.

As Jesus journeyed into Jerusalem that last time, he had reached the point where he was going to gamble everything on the cross.

Not All Who Lose Are Losers

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 9:22-24 · Losers

Phillip Morrison reminds us that not all who lose are losers, in fact, the greatest victor of all could have been called a loser before he won the greatest victory of all time.

Sometimes the scoreboard only reveals the game's outcome, not the winners and losers!

He Did Not Retaliate

by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 2:22-23 · 9-11

Tom Norvell reminds us that Jesus had the power to get even but did not retaliate in word or deed when he was reviled, mocked, belittled, mocked, and ridiculed.

How did he hold back his power?

Downer Jr. High

by Ron Rose · Isaiah 43:19 · Newness

Ron reminds of how hard change and new things are by talking about a move to a new school at a critical time. But, unless we risk and make changes, we will never find the life God longs to bring to us.

What good can come out of this downer?

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