On Palm Sunday, the shouts were, "Hosanna, Blessed be the name of the Lord." 

Just a few days later, on Good Friday, the cries were, "Crucify Him!" and curses were shouted at Jesus.

Things changed so quickly, revealing the ongoing, hypocrisy and rebellion at the heart of humanity. However, Jesus' resolve and mission remain the same. He wasn't a king like they had expected, when they waved palm branches and lauded Him with praise. He was a different kind of king, come to do something unthinkable and unexpected. 

Jesus had come to bring redemption to our rebel race, to bring salvation instead of judgment. As Passion Week unfolded, the worst of humanity would be on full display, while the absolute best would be poured out by God.  

On this Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus the King - a King like no other. Although the celebration 2000 years ago was short-lived, He has indeed ascended to His throne and we owe Him nothing but shouts and praise.

The Passion: A King Like No Other - John 12:12-19

Have you ever imagined how Jesus must have felt the night before His crucifixion? Sometimes we lose sight of the excruciating pain and suffering Jesus experienced on our behalf. This Easter, let’s put ourselves in His position to better appreciate the cost of our redemption. Chris shares an important message from Psalm 22, reminding us that Jesus was abandoned by those closest to Him and left to suffer alone—but even when He was in the grave, God the Father was faithful to save!

March 30, 2024 | #2413 - The Suffering and Resurrection of Jesus, Psalm 22

03-27-24 Passion Week: Get It Done; Pastor Ricks

Jesus came to redefine what it meant to know and follow God. While many believed He was Messiah after seeing the signs and wonders, they still had a warped understanding of what the Messiah had come to do. The heart of Mark's Gospel shows Jesus challenging His followers' conviction about godliness, teaching them about a true, genuine relationship with God.

In this message, we hear Jesus detail what living a godly life looks like. He teaches us how to be/do good and how to be great in the Kingdom of God. His way stands in sharp contrast to our preconceived notions and ideologies, but will save us from a wasted, selfish life.

The Road to Calvary: Redefined - Mark 8:27-38

03-26-24 Passion Week: Morning - All-Servants Workshop; Pastor Ricks

03-26-24 Passion Week: Evening - All-Servants Workshop; Pastor Ricks

Today we begin Holy Week- the passion week of Christ culminating in Resurrection Sunday. 

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PALM SUNDAY

04-13-25 Passion Week: The Benefits Package; Dr. Harvey Rice

Passion Week - Holy Monday - April 14, 2025

Lord at rest, • Lord at rest, • Lord at rest, • in the tomb.
Are you living, • or dead? • "I live • forever."

On the day of • your crucifixion, • you were silent • and still.
Rise quickly, • O beloved. • Scoffers claim that • you’ve been killed.

Hearts afflicted • wait for you. • Those who mourn • call out to you.
We have no other • comforter. • There is no other • king but you.

David the prophet, • concerning me, • said my body • will not decay.
Rest assured, then, • that my body • is not abandoned, • left to lay.

Lazarus, come • forth untied; • see the tomb of • mystery.
Jesus Christ, • who gave you life, • was crucified • on the tree.

I am living. • I am coming • to take those • who believe
To my throne, • to my glory, • to my kingdom, • eternally.

I will wipe • every tear • from the eyes • of my sheep.
I will gird myself • and serve you, • O my children, • with victory.

Our souls yearn • for you deeply, • O dormant one in • the sepulcher.
Will you rise • and return, • or from us • have you turned?

I have finished • my saving work, • as was written • in the scriptures.
Your redemption • was not completed • till I bore death • and suffered.

Cast away • all fear, • and remove •all worry.
I've defeated • my enemies. • I will rise and • set you free.

He whose hands were • pierced has risen. • Risen is the • King of Peace.
Putting to shame the • adversary. • Truly risen, • King of Glory.

Translation by: Daniel Girgis
Icon by: Kirollos Kilada

Lord at Rest (Peter Sedrak & Peter Soliman)

How could someone who spent so much time with Jesus remain lost and ultimately decide to betray Him? The story of Judas is both baffling and typical. He wasn't the only person who followed Jesus for selfish reasons, as many sought to make Him their personalized lord and savior.

In the end, the reason Judas followed Jesus became the very reason he betrayed Him. He followed Jesus for personal gain, and then turned Him over when that seemed to promise a better reward. 

Judas refused to surrender to Jesus as King and saw no need to cling to Jesus as his Savior. He believed the lie that the devil ensnares so many with, and was left hopeless and full of regret.

JUDAS: The Lost Disciple

Dear friends, you are warmly invited to listen to Rev. Simon Page's teaching on Palm Sunday: 'Why did the crowd praise God and curse Jesus 5 days later?

Why did the crowd praise God and curse Jesus 5 days later?

Good Friday defines and illustrates goodness. It also makes it clear that true, pure goodness is found in Jesus alone.  

Listen as we reflect on Jesus and His Cross and learn how this day brought favor and hope to us all. 

We could never be good enough on our own, but Jesus proved that He is good enough. That's why Good Friday will always be enough for us. Jesus forever settled on earth 
and in Heaven our relationship with God, when His extraordinary, unending goodness met our excessive, unrelenting sin.

Unveiled: Good Enough (Good Friday) - Luke 23:26-49

Passion Week - Sabbath Afternoon - April 19, 2025

Passion Week - Resurrection Sunday - April 20, 2025

04-20-25 Passion Week: Easter Sunday; Lee Paige

This sermon denotes the meaning of Easter — not just as a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, but as the moment He gave us the power to worship God in spirit and truth. We dive into how His victory over sin opened the way for real, Spirit-led connection with God — just as He lived, and now invites us to live.

Instrumentals: DappyTKeys

Body, Soul and Spirit - Easter 2025 Sunday Service Sermon by Eld. Bro Dare

Let's be honest: the cross of Christ was an ugly, gruesome event. Yet we look back on it as beautiful because of what it accomplished. The gift of Joseph of Aramathia? An unused grave hewn from the rock—at face value, a morose gesture to be certain. And yet, these elements take on beauty in light of Jesus' resurrection. Yes, He died—praise God for His death on our behalf—but what came next set the stage for then, now, and all of eternity. He is Risen! Listen to worship this worship replay from April 19, 2025, as we continue our Passion Week theme. Pastor Chad will share a message titled "What Makes Life Beautiful?"

"What Makes Life Beautiful?" - A Passion Week Message from Pastor Chad Stuart - April 19, 2025

Passion Week: Friday – The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus (Dr. Jerry Harmon 04/18/2025 Friday PM)

"The flesh is unwilling to hear the words of the prayer which bear its death warrant." 

- Fr. Matthew the Poor

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