Month: March 2016
Devotion for Easter Sunday
Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the … Read more
Devotion for Holy Saturday
After these things Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate granted permission. So he came and took away His body. Nicodemus, who had first come to Him by night, also came, bringing … Read more
It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming
S.M. Lockridge’s sermon, “It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming,” combines with footage from The Passion Of The Christ for this powerful video.
Devotion for Good Friday
Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. ~ John 19: 30 When Jesus gave up His spirit, not only was His physical life finished (at least temporarily), but His mission was finished. He had accomplished His purpose by carrying … Read more
Devotion for Maundy Thursday
Therefore the soldiers did these things. But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to … Read more
Devotion for Wednesday in Holy Week
When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves. And the people … Read more
Devotion for Tuesday in Holy Week
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they knelt down before … Read more
Devotion for Monday in Holy Week
But Jesus gave him no answer. So Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; for this reason … Read more