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This week's service focuses on the monumental event of the crucifixion, drawing from John 19. The message walks through the final hours of Jesus' life, from His condemnation by Pilate to His final, victorious cry from the cross. It is a powerful reminder of the horrors Jesus endured, the eternal significance of His sacrifice, and the personal decision required of every individual to accept the salvation He offers.

Service Breakdown

- Worship and Music: The service includes the classic hymns "Are You Washed in the Blood?" and "The Solid Rock," centering the congregation's focus on the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice.

- Children’s Corner: The children's lesson centers on the importance of praying for God's will. Using the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and the truth of Romans 8:28, the message teaches that even when we are facing difficult feelings like anger, our prayers should align with what God wants for our lives.

- The Message: Focusing on John 19:16-30, the sermon provides a detailed account of the crucifixion. It moves through the key stages of this event: Jesus being condemned by Pilate, carrying His own cross after a brutal scourging, being crucified between two thieves, and making His final declaration before giving up His spirit.

Key Moments & Themes

- The Purpose of the Cross: The message emphasizes that Jesus' preeminent mission in coming to earth was to die. His death was not a tragedy but a substitutionary sacrifice—the sinless Son of God dying for sinful humanity to provide the only atonement for sin.

- Take Up Your Cross: A powerful application is drawn from Jesus carrying His cross. The sermon explains that for believers, "taking up our cross" means dying to our own self-will and personal ambitions, making Jesus the absolute priority in every area of our lives.

- The Humiliation and the Glory: The sermon vividly describes the shame and physical agony of crucifixion, reminding us what Jesus willingly endured. It contrasts this with the glory of His purpose and calls us to never be ashamed of confessing a Savior who suffered so greatly for us.

- “It Is Finished": The message highlights Jesus' final cry from the cross, "tetelestai," explaining that this declaration means the debt of sin is "paid in full." It is the ultimate proclamation of victory and the completion of our salvation.

Call to Action

The sermon concludes by emphasizing that the cross demands a personal decision. Just as those present at Calvary had to react, every person today must choose what they will do with Jesus. It is a call to make a conscious decision to believe, to cast your lot in with Him, to confess Him as your Savior, and to make Him the undisputed King of your life.