"Sunday Morning" Tagged Sermons (Page 24)
Jesus Christ is Honorably Laid to Rest
Bible Text: Matthew 27:57-61 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The honorable burial of Jesus Christ testifies to the accomplishment and vindication of his redemption and quietly announces the grace of God for sinners. The man who laid his Lord to rest The significance of the Lord’s burial To fulfill prophecy To show that he really died To prove that God honored his death on the cross To be the firstfruits of those who rise from…
The Unusual Circumstances Attending Jesus’ Death – Part 2
Bible Text: Matthew 27:52-56 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The unusual circumstances attending Jesus’ death announce a new era of divine grace. The tombs were opened and the saints were raised. A Roman Centurion confessed Christ. The women who ministered to him witnessed his death.
The Unusual Circumstances Attending Jesus’ Death – Part 1
Bible Text: Matthew 27:51 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The unusual circumstances attending Jesus’ death announce a new era of divine grace. God tore the temple curtain. The earth quaked and the rocks split.
Jesus’ Love for Mary Magdalene
Bible Text: John 20:11-18 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts How the Savior loved his sorrowing friend. The Lord answers inconsolable grief. The Lord promises incomparable joy.
Clap Your Hands and Shout!
Bible Text: Psalm 47:1-9 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Clap your hands and shout! An exuberant summons: clap your hands and shout! The story of history: God fights for his people and his glory The joyful expectation: the glorious reign of King Jesus–the Christ
Mocking the King upon the Cross
Bible Text: Matthew 27:38-44 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew As he hung from the cross, Jesus quietly accepted the mockery that was hurled upon him, proving that he really was the Son of God who had come not to save himself but sinners. The world mocks the weakness of the Son of God Jesus Christ accepts the mockery and his weakness
Receiving Christ with Heart and Mouth
Bible Text: Romans 10:9-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Receive Christ with heart and mouth and you will be saved. Believing in your heart Confessing with your mouth You will be saved
This is Jesus, the King of the Jews: A Spectacle of Shame
Bible Text: Matthew 27:32-37 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews”–A spectacle of shame In his utter weakness, humiliation, and nakedness, Jesus bore the shame of our sin against God so that we might be clothed with his righteousness.
Mocking the King of the Jews
Bible Text: Matthew 27:27-31 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew “Hail, King of the Jews!” The mockery of the godless upon Jesus Christ The humiliation of Jesus Christ for us
Barabbas and Jesus
Bible Text: Matthew 27:15-26 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The prodigal son is released and the faithful Son is condemned. Whom do you want me to release for you? Lessons The great inconvenience of an evil ruler: no blessing for the people The great determination of sin: kill God The great issue of human existence: innocence vs. guilt The greater determination of God: a painful gospel