SERMONS
Big Idea: Jesus is the life who has the power over death for all who believe
1. “Lazarus’ death will reveal my glory” (John 11:1-16)
2. “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:17-27)
3. “I hate death!” (John 11:28-37)
4. “Lazarus, come out” (John 11:38-44)
Big Idea: At the cross, Jesus suffered as our substitute to save us
1. He felt the depths of our sorrow (Isaiah 53:1-3)
2. He paid the pentalty for our sin (Isaiah 53:4-6)
3. He accepted the apex of injustice (Isaiah 53:7-9)
4. He enjoys the satisfaction of our salvation (Isaiah 53:10-12)
Big Idea: At the cross, Jesus turns our shame into our victory
1. Our debt is destroyed (Col 2:14)
2. Our captors are taken captive (Col 2:15)
Big Idea: We are to embrace Jesus’ suffering so we can follow Jesus’ example of suffering
We are called to...
1) Embrace Jesus’ suffering for us (1 Peter 2:24-25)
2) Exemplify Jesus’ suffering in us (1 Peter 2:21-23)
Big Idea: Jesus pays the price to set us free
1. The law
Its curse (Gal 3:23-24)
Its ceremonies (Gal 4:4-5; Eph 1:7)
2. The bondage of sin
Its guilt (Titus 2:11-14)
Its power (1 Pet 1:17-19)
