Sermons on Reconciliation
John 19:16-42
SERIES: The Gospel of John SERMON: First Things First SCRIPTURE: John 19:16-42 SPEAKER: Paul Stolwyk DATE: March 27, 1994 Introduction: What is on your mind right now. What has first importance in your thoughts. Is it your children? Is it cleaning up your yard? Getting your taxes done? Getting a new outfit for Easter? Is it getting a project done at work, home, or school? The details of Jesus’ crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection form the foundation of the Christian message. The Apostle Paul regarded these facts as “first…
Romans 5:6-11
God Loves You! Introduction: I have a very simple theme I would like to convey this morning: God loves you! I don’t care who you are or what your circumstances are in life. God loves you! It doesn’t matter what evil things you have done or what good you may have left undone. God loves you! In the six verses that constitute our primary text today the focus is upon God’s love for the believer. The Apostle’s purpose seems to be to shake some believers out of…
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
Joy to the World: God’s Enemies Can Become His Friends! As we enter this Advent Season, we need to be reminded once again that Christmas is ultimately the story of God reaching out to those who are alienated from Him and inviting them to become His friends. That’s what brings real joy to the world-when former enemies become friends. While there are many great words in Christian theology–words like forgiveness, salvation, redemption, justification, sanctification, glorification–one of the greatest to me is “reconciliation.” According…