During his ministry, Jesus taught some wonderful ethics about loving others as ourselves and loving God above all else. So what offended the people so much that they decided to crucify him? In this week’s sermon we will discuss that question and how Jesus responded to them turning their backs on him.
Scripture: Luke 23:26-27, 32-34
As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him.
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
Hymns
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
“Were You There?”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “The Jeers and Assaults of the Crowd” delivered on Christian Crusaders March 11, 2001, by Rev. Larsen:
(Jesus) also said, “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30) These words serve as a basis for the Church’s teaching that Jesus is God. Here again this teaching is too strong for popular acceptance in our culture. Why not say, Jesus is our Master or Jesus is our role model. That leaves room for others like Moses, Mohammed, Buddha. But Jesus claims to be God, and Christians receive Him as the Lord of their lives. Teachings like these sent Jesus to the cross. . . Take away these inspired truths and there is no basis for our faith.
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On the Light Side
Karen Phillips sang high soprano in the church choir. However, for several services she sat in the congregation and not in the loft. When asked why she no longer sat with the choir, Karen explained, “One Sunday when I was home sick with a cold, several folks asked if the organ had been repaired.”
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Share a time in your life when, by standing up for what you believed in, you were ostracized. How did you respond when others turned their backs on you? Please respond by posting in the "Comments" section of this blog.
The program "They Know Not What They Do" will air Sunday, March 28, 2010. Visit www.christiancrusaders.org for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
In Your Hour of Trial, What Will You Do?
Most of us have had some tough times in our lives. It is a part of our fallen world. So where do you turn for strength during days of trial? In this week’s sermon we will look at an event in Jesus’ life as an example of how to handle those tough moments.
Scripture: John 19:25-27
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “A Voice in the Storm” delivered on Christian Crusaders September 26, 2004 by Rev. Larsen:
"Your son has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is about to be sent to Iraq. You have read that more than 1,000 young men and women from our country have died in this war. Thousands have been wounded. Could this be the fate of your son, whom you love so much? That is an emotional hurricane. You need an anchor, and that anchor is the promise of God’s Word. The Lord has not promised that your son would return home. However, He has said he would walk with him."
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Christian Crusaders would like to thank all those who help carry out the mission of this ministry through their gifts and prayers. One way you can help Christian Crusaders reach out is to add a link to www.ChristianCrusaders.org on your church or organization’s Web site. This is a simple way you can introduce others to a source of biblical truth over the radio and Internet.
On the Light Side
Mr. Jones loved the outdoors. Because of his passion for hunting and fishing, his family ate a considerable amount of wild game.
One evening, as Mrs. Jones sat a platter of broiled venison steaks on the dinner table, ten-year-old Chloe Jones looked up and said: “Boy, it sure would be nice if pizzas lived in the woods.”
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Share a story about a Christian friend who has walked along with you and your Savior during one of life's tough moments by posting in the "comments" section of this blog.
The program "In Your Hour of Trial, What Will You Do?" will air Sunday, March 21, 2010. Visit www.christiancrusaders.org for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Scripture: John 19:25-27
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “A Voice in the Storm” delivered on Christian Crusaders September 26, 2004 by Rev. Larsen:
"Your son has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is about to be sent to Iraq. You have read that more than 1,000 young men and women from our country have died in this war. Thousands have been wounded. Could this be the fate of your son, whom you love so much? That is an emotional hurricane. You need an anchor, and that anchor is the promise of God’s Word. The Lord has not promised that your son would return home. However, He has said he would walk with him."
An Easy Way to Help Spread the Gospel
Christian Crusaders would like to thank all those who help carry out the mission of this ministry through their gifts and prayers. One way you can help Christian Crusaders reach out is to add a link to www.ChristianCrusaders.org on your church or organization’s Web site. This is a simple way you can introduce others to a source of biblical truth over the radio and Internet.
On the Light Side
Mr. Jones loved the outdoors. Because of his passion for hunting and fishing, his family ate a considerable amount of wild game.
One evening, as Mrs. Jones sat a platter of broiled venison steaks on the dinner table, ten-year-old Chloe Jones looked up and said: “Boy, it sure would be nice if pizzas lived in the woods.”
We Want to Hear From You!
Share a story about a Christian friend who has walked along with you and your Savior during one of life's tough moments by posting in the "comments" section of this blog.
The program "In Your Hour of Trial, What Will You Do?" will air Sunday, March 21, 2010. Visit www.christiancrusaders.org for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Why He Died
After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the people were excited about all the good Jesus had done. Yet some believed he must be put to death. Have you ever wondered why Jesus really had to die? We will talk about it in this week’s sermon.
Scripture: John 11:45-52
Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what he had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council, and said, "What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation.”
But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! You do not understand that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed.”
He did not say this on his own, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus was about to die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the dispersed children of God.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Where Is Security?” delivered on Christian Crusaders April 5, 2009 by Rev. Kramer:
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. There is no way human beings can fix that relationship with God. We need a Savior. On the cross Jesus took upon himself the punishment and wrath for your sins and mine. He took our place and announced, “It is finished,” meaning, paid in full; mission accomplished. And on Sunday God raised him up and said, Yes!
Basic Biblical Truths CDs
Christian Crusaders is pleased to offer a five-volume set of original sermons on DVD video by our radio speaker, Rev. Dr. Homer Larsen. Each of these engaging Gospel messages is twenty minutes in length and perfect for pulpit supply, small group or individual use. The set would also make a great gift or donation to a church library! Each volume is available for a suggested donation of ten dollars, or fifty dollars for the complete set. Call or visit our Web site to order.
On the Light Side
On my way home one day, I stopped to watch a Little League baseball game that was being played in a park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was. “We’re behind 14 to nothing,’ he answered with a smile.
“Really,” I said. “I have to say, you don’t look very discouraged.”
“Discouraged?” the boy asked with a puzzled look on his face. “Why should we be discouraged? We haven’t been up to bat yet.”
The program "Why He Died" will air Sunday, March 14, 2010. Visit www.christiancrusaders.org for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Scripture: John 11:45-52
Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what he had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council, and said, "What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation.”
But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! You do not understand that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed.”
He did not say this on his own, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus was about to die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the dispersed children of God.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Where Is Security?” delivered on Christian Crusaders April 5, 2009 by Rev. Kramer:
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. There is no way human beings can fix that relationship with God. We need a Savior. On the cross Jesus took upon himself the punishment and wrath for your sins and mine. He took our place and announced, “It is finished,” meaning, paid in full; mission accomplished. And on Sunday God raised him up and said, Yes!
Basic Biblical Truths CDs
Christian Crusaders is pleased to offer a five-volume set of original sermons on DVD video by our radio speaker, Rev. Dr. Homer Larsen. Each of these engaging Gospel messages is twenty minutes in length and perfect for pulpit supply, small group or individual use. The set would also make a great gift or donation to a church library! Each volume is available for a suggested donation of ten dollars, or fifty dollars for the complete set. Call or visit our Web site to order.
On the Light Side
On my way home one day, I stopped to watch a Little League baseball game that was being played in a park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was. “We’re behind 14 to nothing,’ he answered with a smile.
“Really,” I said. “I have to say, you don’t look very discouraged.”
“Discouraged?” the boy asked with a puzzled look on his face. “Why should we be discouraged? We haven’t been up to bat yet.”
The program "Why He Died" will air Sunday, March 14, 2010. Visit www.christiancrusaders.org for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Faith in Whom?
We often hear people referred to as men or women of faith. But the question left unanswered is, Faith in whom or what? Scriptures clearly reveal to us that Jesus Christ is the object of our faith. Then why do we often hesitate to mention his name? In this week’s sermon we will learn the importance of clearly confessing our faith in Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Romans 10:8-10
“The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Two Religious Men Spiritually Awakened“ delivered on Christian Crusaders April 1, 2001.
Those who are spiritually awakened and confess this in word and deed, not only on Sunday but throughout the week, are the people in the congregation who can be counted on to carry the message of Christ to the world. Nicodemus and Joseph make a strong witness for Christ before an unbelieving world. John, Jesus’ beloved disciple, really describes Nicodemus and Joseph well when he said that they loved Christ because they experienced that Jesus first loved them.
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On the Light Side
"A Lesson for Life"
Little Jamie Scott was trying out for a part in the school play. He set his heart on being in the play, though his mother feared he would not be chosen.
On the day the parts were awarded, Jamie’s mother went to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. “Guess what, Mom,’’ he shouted, “I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer.”
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Was there a time in your life when it was challenging for you to voice your faith clearly? Share your response in the "comments" section of this blog!
"Faith in Whom?" will air Sunday, March 7, 2010. Visit http://www.christiancrusaders.org/ for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Scripture: Romans 10:8-10
“The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Two Religious Men Spiritually Awakened“ delivered on Christian Crusaders April 1, 2001.
Those who are spiritually awakened and confess this in word and deed, not only on Sunday but throughout the week, are the people in the congregation who can be counted on to carry the message of Christ to the world. Nicodemus and Joseph make a strong witness for Christ before an unbelieving world. John, Jesus’ beloved disciple, really describes Nicodemus and Joseph well when he said that they loved Christ because they experienced that Jesus first loved them.
Christian Crusaders Now on Facebook
Want a regular reminder about Christian Crusaders’ upcoming sermons? By joining the ministry’s Facebook group, you’ll receive a weekly email reminder about the upcoming sermon. You can also use the group page to connect with other Christian Crusaders listeners and post messages about other events or information they might be interested in.
On the Light Side
"A Lesson for Life"
Little Jamie Scott was trying out for a part in the school play. He set his heart on being in the play, though his mother feared he would not be chosen.
On the day the parts were awarded, Jamie’s mother went to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. “Guess what, Mom,’’ he shouted, “I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer.”
Let's Hear From You!
Was there a time in your life when it was challenging for you to voice your faith clearly? Share your response in the "comments" section of this blog!
"Faith in Whom?" will air Sunday, March 7, 2010. Visit http://www.christiancrusaders.org/ for radio stations and times, or to listen online.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Jesus, Why Don't You Get Lost?
Jesus’ ministry was personal and to the point. He reminded the Pharisees that their self-righteous attitudes stood in the way of a personal relationship with God. Our Lord likewise pleads with us to turn from our sin – our immorality, dishonesty, profanity, and neglect of his Word. Will we receive him or tell him to get lost?
Sermon
Jesus, Why Don’t You Get Lost?
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”
He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day – for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Hymns
“Lamb of God Most Holy”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “What Shall I Do With Jesus?“ delivered on Christian Crusaders January 13, 2008.
We will have hundreds of important questions to answer in our lifetime: questions regarding health issues, such as dementia and cancer. We need to be united in order to learn the answers to these perplexing problems. We face political issues. Who will we vote for? Who can best lead us? Yet none of these questions are as important as this one: What shall I do with Jesus? If we will let him into our lives, he will turn us around and affect our lives in such a way that we will find the answers to most of the other questions.
National Religious Broadcasters in Convention
National Religious Broadcasters is a non-partisan, international association of Christian communicators whose mission is to keep the doors of electronic media open for the spread of the Gospel. The following is adapted from the article, “Engaging the Quiet Revolution,” by Craig L. Parshall, Sr. VP and General Counsel, in their February 22, 2010 newsletter to Christian Crusaders and other NRB members.
“As the National Religious Broadcasters prepare for their annual convention in Nashville this week, they are readying for a kind of revolution. It is a revolution of a clash of worldviews and a media upheaval of Titanic proportions. Where this revolution will end, at least in the short-term view, is uncertain.
“First, there is the explosion of legislative and regulatory proposals coming from Capitol Hill – some already passed – which represent the most direct challenge to the Church and to Christian communicators we can remember. Second, we are witnessing a moral, cultural and spiritual revolution in America, where biblical confusion is rampant, and where there is a soul hungry for the Good News of Jesus Christ, but it is too often ensnared in vague, pagan ideas of spirituality or “politically correct” religion. Third, a technological tidal wave of change is hitting every aspect of media, and the Christian media is not exempt. Attendees will be exposed to two very different belief systems about the future of religious liberty, and what it means for you and your ministry.”
Please pray for the National Religious Broadcasters this week as they confront anew the need for a global Great Commission strategy.
On the Light Side
Fore!
The 16th tee featured a fairway that ran along a road. The first golfer in a foursome teed off and hooked the ball. It soared over the fence, bounced onto the street, and hit the tire of a moving bus, then ricocheted back onto the fairway.
As they all stood in amazement, one of the golfer’s friends asked, “How did you do that?”
The golfer shrugged. “You have to know the bus schedule.”
Sermon
Jesus, Why Don’t You Get Lost?
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”
He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day – for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Hymns
“Lamb of God Most Holy”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “What Shall I Do With Jesus?“ delivered on Christian Crusaders January 13, 2008.
We will have hundreds of important questions to answer in our lifetime: questions regarding health issues, such as dementia and cancer. We need to be united in order to learn the answers to these perplexing problems. We face political issues. Who will we vote for? Who can best lead us? Yet none of these questions are as important as this one: What shall I do with Jesus? If we will let him into our lives, he will turn us around and affect our lives in such a way that we will find the answers to most of the other questions.
National Religious Broadcasters in Convention
National Religious Broadcasters is a non-partisan, international association of Christian communicators whose mission is to keep the doors of electronic media open for the spread of the Gospel. The following is adapted from the article, “Engaging the Quiet Revolution,” by Craig L. Parshall, Sr. VP and General Counsel, in their February 22, 2010 newsletter to Christian Crusaders and other NRB members.
“As the National Religious Broadcasters prepare for their annual convention in Nashville this week, they are readying for a kind of revolution. It is a revolution of a clash of worldviews and a media upheaval of Titanic proportions. Where this revolution will end, at least in the short-term view, is uncertain.
“First, there is the explosion of legislative and regulatory proposals coming from Capitol Hill – some already passed – which represent the most direct challenge to the Church and to Christian communicators we can remember. Second, we are witnessing a moral, cultural and spiritual revolution in America, where biblical confusion is rampant, and where there is a soul hungry for the Good News of Jesus Christ, but it is too often ensnared in vague, pagan ideas of spirituality or “politically correct” religion. Third, a technological tidal wave of change is hitting every aspect of media, and the Christian media is not exempt. Attendees will be exposed to two very different belief systems about the future of religious liberty, and what it means for you and your ministry.”
Please pray for the National Religious Broadcasters this week as they confront anew the need for a global Great Commission strategy.
On the Light Side
Fore!
The 16th tee featured a fairway that ran along a road. The first golfer in a foursome teed off and hooked the ball. It soared over the fence, bounced onto the street, and hit the tire of a moving bus, then ricocheted back onto the fairway.
As they all stood in amazement, one of the golfer’s friends asked, “How did you do that?”
The golfer shrugged. “You have to know the bus schedule.”
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Handling Temptation
Life is filled with all kinds of temptations and there is no question that the devil is alive and well. How do we handle our temptations? In this week’s sermon we will look at how this sly enemy worked unsuccessfully in the life of our Lord and how we can use the same approach against the devil in our lives.
Sermon
Handling Temptation
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.”
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone.’”
The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. So if you worship me, it will all be yours.”
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’”
The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. For it is written:
“’He will command his angels concerning you
to guard you carefully;
They will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”
Jesus answered, “It says: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
Hymns
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Temptation“ delivered on Christian Crusaders March 14, 2004.
It is well for us to note that Jesus resisted each of Satan’s temptations by quoting Scripture. Satan is defeated in the presence of God’s Word. We should be so well acquainted with the Bible that, when the hour of temptation comes, we, too, can use God’s Word to defeat the enemy. Unlike our Savior, we know that, because of our sinful nature, we will sometimes fall when tempted by Satan. Then our Lord will forgive us, pick us up, strengthen us, and send us away by saying, “Go, and sin no more.”
ChristianCrusaders.org
Miss a week on Christian Crusaders? You don’t have to miss a sermon! Log on to http://www.christiancrusaders.org/sermonsearch.asp and find sermons going back ten years. This easy sermon search tool can be used to find a sermon you missed or to relive one you particularly liked again. Or, call 1-888-My Faith and request a copy of any sermon on CD, cassette tape, or in print to be mailed to you.
On the Light Side
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses.”
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note “I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket I’ll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.”
Sermon
Handling Temptation
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.”
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone.’”
The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. So if you worship me, it will all be yours.”
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’”
The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. For it is written:
“’He will command his angels concerning you
to guard you carefully;
They will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”
Jesus answered, “It says: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
Hymns
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Temptation“ delivered on Christian Crusaders March 14, 2004.
It is well for us to note that Jesus resisted each of Satan’s temptations by quoting Scripture. Satan is defeated in the presence of God’s Word. We should be so well acquainted with the Bible that, when the hour of temptation comes, we, too, can use God’s Word to defeat the enemy. Unlike our Savior, we know that, because of our sinful nature, we will sometimes fall when tempted by Satan. Then our Lord will forgive us, pick us up, strengthen us, and send us away by saying, “Go, and sin no more.”
ChristianCrusaders.org
Miss a week on Christian Crusaders? You don’t have to miss a sermon! Log on to http://www.christiancrusaders.org/sermonsearch.asp and find sermons going back ten years. This easy sermon search tool can be used to find a sermon you missed or to relive one you particularly liked again. Or, call 1-888-My Faith and request a copy of any sermon on CD, cassette tape, or in print to be mailed to you.
On the Light Side
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses.”
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note “I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket I’ll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.”
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Need for Affirmation
There are many times when we face the future with fear and trembling, and we do not know where to turn. Jesus faced those days and needed affirmation as well. However, God is ready to affirm and strengthen us, no matter how difficult the assignment might be.
Sermon
The Need for Affirmation
Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves, and told no one at that time what they had seen.
Hymns
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
“Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “A Favorite for When You’re Discouraged“ delivered on Christian Crusaders September 30, 2007.
Isaiah . . . say(s), “They shall run and not grow weary, walk and never faint.” You are going to be able to keep going and face all things in Him. As the Apostle Paul says, ““I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” This passage is so much more than beautiful poetry. Isaiah is attempting to give his people an adequate theology to face their life’s situation; to restore the magnificence of God in the minds of the people; to give them a renewed perspective of that magnificence; to face discouraged moments with confidence. He is trying to give them this great picture and help them by saying, “Don’t give up. Don’t cave in. Keep your eyes on the magnificence of God.”
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On the Light Side
A young woman was taking an afternoon nap. After she woke up, she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s Day. What do you think it means?”
“You’ll know tonight,” he said.
That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it – only to find a book entitled “The Meaning of Dreams.”
Sermon
The Need for Affirmation
Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves, and told no one at that time what they had seen.
Hymns
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
“Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “A Favorite for When You’re Discouraged“ delivered on Christian Crusaders September 30, 2007.
Isaiah . . . say(s), “They shall run and not grow weary, walk and never faint.” You are going to be able to keep going and face all things in Him. As the Apostle Paul says, ““I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” This passage is so much more than beautiful poetry. Isaiah is attempting to give his people an adequate theology to face their life’s situation; to restore the magnificence of God in the minds of the people; to give them a renewed perspective of that magnificence; to face discouraged moments with confidence. He is trying to give them this great picture and help them by saying, “Don’t give up. Don’t cave in. Keep your eyes on the magnificence of God.”
Christian Crusaders on Facebook
Want a regular reminder about Christian Crusaders’ upcoming sermons? By joining the ministry’s Facebook group, you’ll receive a weekly email reminder about the upcoming sermon. You can also use the group page to connect with other Christian Crusaders listeners and post messages about other events or information they might be interested in.
On the Light Side
A young woman was taking an afternoon nap. After she woke up, she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s Day. What do you think it means?”
“You’ll know tonight,” he said.
That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it – only to find a book entitled “The Meaning of Dreams.”
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