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Mystery of the Cross

July 5, 2020 • Pastor John Wilson

INTRO. - GAL.6:14 PAUL GLORIED IN THE CROSS
A. Cross At Ground Zero – Twin Towers
1. Frank Silecchia > Father Brian Jordan
B. Midst Of Man’s Worst Stood The Cross

I. PAUL GLORIED IN THE CROSS - I COR.2:2 - ‘NOTHING’
A. Could Have Gloried In Much About Jesus

II. PAUL CHOSE TO GLORY IN MYSTERY OF CROSS
A. Showed Sin Power/Consequences - Ez.18:20
B. Proved Love Of God - Ro.5:8 - Demonstrated
C. Pointed Way Of Salvation - Pv.14:12, Jn.14:6
D. New Life - Jn.3:3, Ii Cor.5:17, II Pet.1:4
E. New Power - Ro.8:11 - ‘Spirit Dwells In You’
F. New Motivation For Life - Gal.2:20

III. DIFFERENT ATTITUDES AT THE CROSS
A. Apathetic (Indifference)
B. Antagonistic (Mocking, Taunting)
C. Skeptics, Doubters (If He Is The King…)
D. Centurion (Truly He Was Son Of God)

IV. I BELIEVE ALL WANT TO BELIEVE BUT…
A. Christ And Cross Call To All People
1. Mt.11:28 - “Come To Me…”
B. Way Is Not Easy - Lk.9:23-26 - Count Cost
1. Love Neighbor, Forgive Others

CLOSE: HOW DO I COME TO CHRIST - RO.10:9
“If…Confess With Your Mouth The Lord Jesus And Believe In Your Heart God Has Raised Him From The Dead, You Will Be Saved.”
A. Fresh Appreciation For Jesus

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