back to indexBerean Community Church Good Friday 4/18/25
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then the ushers don't have to come and move you guys 00:09:37.960 |
some of you guys, some of you who are a little bit younger 00:09:49.960 |
we're going to have to ask you to stand up so other people can get in 00:29:13.960 |
have been coming the whole week, and this is your 00:29:19.960 |
some of you guys may be a little bit fatigued, 00:30:29.960 |
determine in our hearts that we're going to seek Him with all 00:30:31.960 |
our hearts, and that's why we gather here together 00:30:53.960 |
and they called together the whole Roman cohort. 00:31:11.960 |
After they had mocked Him, they took the purple 00:31:37.960 |
and divided up His garments among themselves, 00:32:15.960 |
the chief priests also, along with the scribes, 00:32:17.960 |
were mocking Him among themselves and saying, 00:32:49.960 |
visitors heard it, they began saying, "Behold, 00:45:37.960 |
the deity of Christ because they saw his power 00:45:41.960 |
that they debated in the early church is, how 00:47:53.960 |
"We're going to Jerusalem, and this is going to happen." 00:49:01.960 |
there are strong emotions, obviously there are strong 00:49:03.960 |
emotions, but we call it Passion Week because 00:50:39.960 |
crucifixion. You've probably even heard details 00:53:09.960 |
as they're hanging, they don't want it to rip 00:53:59.960 |
And he would gasp for his breath, and then he 00:54:01.960 |
would slump, and he would gasp for his breath, and then he would slump. 00:57:51.960 |
with loving somebody who's deliberately trying 00:58:37.960 |
"I'm not sure how long I'm going to be able to do this." 00:58:49.960 |
and then every once in a while, somebody would 00:58:57.960 |
Maybe the pants didn't fit that way. And then at the 00:59:05.960 |
I hear somebody cussing me out. And the whole 00:59:31.960 |
man, though perhaps for the good man, someone 00:59:37.960 |
demonstrates His love toward us, and that while we were yet 01:00:37.960 |
This is just something that we remember. I don't 01:00:45.960 |
encouragement so that we can live a better life. 01:01:39.960 |
They have become useless. There is none who does good. 01:01:49.960 |
whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. 01:02:03.960 |
"Well, you know, maybe there's some people who 01:02:07.960 |
Maybe it was the Jews. Maybe it was the Gentiles. 01:02:17.960 |
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." 01:03:51.960 |
But he doesn't tell him directly. In 2 Samuel 01:04:25.960 |
not even out of necessity, just out of convenience, 01:05:45.960 |
or our husbands or our children don't know about. 01:06:41.960 |
Israel's history was to bring us to the point, 01:08:21.960 |
of the ninth hour." So about twelve to three. 01:08:27.960 |
And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud 01:09:09.960 |
And I am absolutely convinced that he's correct. 01:09:51.960 |
And it would make perfect sense that God did not just 01:10:35.960 |
"You will all fall away because it is written, 01:12:17.960 |
And then he would bring my brothers into the room 01:12:29.960 |
And then he would say, "How many do you deserve?" 01:12:35.960 |
try to be fair, and then he'd say, "Okay, three." 01:12:41.960 |
rationally just say, "Okay, then what should you do?" 01:13:21.960 |
and I was walking out, and the security guard 01:13:35.960 |
That was my first time. That was not my last time. 01:13:49.960 |
my brother Paul finds out, he's going to kill me. 01:13:53.960 |
Sure enough, I go home, but my mom's not there. 01:14:23.960 |
It was during a period when they were struggling 01:14:39.960 |
And for the first time, I saw him lose control. 01:14:43.960 |
get on my knees in front of the police officers. 01:15:29.960 |
and about three hours later, they came back and said, 01:15:47.960 |
surprised, obviously, because I've never seen 01:17:35.960 |
lay down my life so that I may take it up again." 01:17:53.960 |
"You're Elijah, you're the prophet, you're John 01:19:53.960 |
Every single instance in the Bible up to this 01:20:41.960 |
what it is that he's done for us and who it is 01:24:17.960 |
receive him kind of like, "Thank you, Jesus." 01:24:27.960 |
and you give him your life and you follow him with all your 01:25:11.960 |
Remember the height from which we had fallen. 01:25:19.960 |
I pray that as we open up the communion table 01:25:27.960 |
Don't do it because it's Friday. Don't do it because it's 01:25:45.960 |
"Would you let us sit to the left or to the right?" 01:26:01.960 |
"You will drink the cup, but to sit in the left 01:26:09.960 |
drink the cup? Some people will look at that and say, 01:26:27.960 |
So what did he mean when he said, "You will drink of my cup?" 01:26:33.960 |
"Because I drank the cup of the wrath of God, 01:26:41.960 |
are able to participate in this communion table 01:27:39.960 |
God, that your name may be honored and glorified 01:32:23.960 |
said this is my body which is for you. Do this 01:32:39.960 |
you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 01:32:57.960 |
are here as a guest and you are not a baptized 01:33:01.960 |
that you would remain seated. There is no special 01:33:15.960 |
table that if you have questions about anything 01:33:21.960 |
our church members will be there to answer your questions 01:33:35.960 |
separate lines. These aisles are pretty small so 01:33:43.960 |
you can go to the table to my right and to your left. 01:33:49.960 |
we ask that you would just take some time to pray 01:42:53.940 |
>> The committee table is going to be closed in a minute, so if you haven't come up, we ask you to come now. 01:43:18.940 |
>> All right, let's all stand up for the closing praise. 01:43:40.940 |
>> On a hill far away stood an Oregon cross, an ember of suffering and shame. 01:43:57.940 |
And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best held the world, the lost sinner was slain. 01:44:14.940 |
So I'll cherish the Oregon cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. 01:44:32.940 |
I will cling to the Oregon cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. 01:44:48.940 |
In the old rugged cross, in the old rugged cross, stained with blood so deep, I, a wondrous beauty I've seen. 01:45:07.940 |
What was on that old cross, Jesus suffered and died to pardon and sanctify me. 01:45:24.940 |
So I'll cherish the Oregon cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. 01:45:42.940 |
I will cling to the Oregon cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. 01:46:00.940 |
To the Oregon cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear. 01:46:17.940 |
And He'll call me someday to my home far away, where His glory forever I'll share. 01:46:35.940 |
So I'll cherish the Oregon cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. 01:46:52.940 |
I will cling to the Oregon cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. 01:47:08.940 |
I will cling to the Oregon cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. 01:47:30.940 |
For those of you who are helping with the cleanup, they're going to be meeting over there. 01:47:40.940 |
And again, if you are visiting us, there is an outreach table set up outside. 01:47:46.940 |
And then this coming Sunday, obviously, we're going to be continuing our remembrance and celebration of Jesus' resurrection. 01:47:53.940 |
At six o'clock sharp, we're going to be starting our early rise service. 01:47:58.940 |
After the morning service, we're going to be having breakfast. 01:48:01.940 |
A McDonald's breakfast is going to be served. 01:48:04.940 |
And then after the second and third service, we will have lunch provided for the church. 01:48:09.940 |
So if you are bringing family and friends, there are resources that you can go. 01:48:13.940 |
The table is going to be set up, but also lunch will be provided. 01:48:17.940 |
After the resurrection, early rise service, and then lunch for second and third service. 01:48:24.940 |
Father, we thank you so much for your grace upon grace upon grace. 01:48:33.940 |
Lord, help us, Lord, that our hearts would not ever become so callous. 01:48:43.940 |
That the suffering that Christ went through for us would never become old news to us. 01:48:54.940 |
And that we would eagerly wait for the coming of Christ. 01:48:58.940 |
That until he comes, that we would shine that light, Lord God, to all those who are around us. 01:49:04.940 |
That more and more souls, Lord God, would be able to hear the hope that we have in you. 01:49:13.940 |
Lord, we pray, as you warned us, that because of wickedness is going to increase at the end times. 01:49:22.940 |
Help us, Lord God, to be on our knees, to wrestle, to struggle. 01:49:33.940 |
That your Holy Spirit, Lord God, continue to guide us and lead us. 01:49:36.940 |
That the fellowship of the church will be iron sharpening iron. 01:49:40.940 |
That you would help us to see the world, Lord God, through your lens. 01:49:46.940 |
How hopeless we are when we are not near you. 01:49:49.940 |
Help us to see the loved ones that are around us that do not know you, Father God. 01:49:53.940 |
If we have become callous because it had been so many years, Lord, that they've resisted you. 01:50:00.940 |
Help us, Lord God, to fast, to pray, to seek you with all our hearts. 01:50:05.940 |
That this short life that we have, that we would live it for your glory. 01:50:10.940 |
So we pray that as we continue and go our way, that Sunday morning, Lord, that we would come to celebrate the power of the resurrection. 01:50:18.940 |
That we would come to worship, to celebrate, to sing. 01:50:22.940 |
That all those around the world, all the churches, Lord God, who are preaching the gospel this Sunday. 01:50:31.940 |
That many, many souls, Lord God, would hear the truth of who you are. 01:50:35.940 |
That you would deliver them from the bondage of Satan. 01:50:40.940 |
That more souls may come to Christ as a result of your churches redeeming the time. 01:50:46.940 |
So we pray, Father God, that you would make us people of prayer. 01:50:55.940 |
That it is only by your will, by your might and your spirit, that we can ever possibly bear fruit.