Through the response of the crowd, creation and believers, we see that Jesus was truly the Son of God and truly he died for our sins. 

1. The Crucifixion of Christ

2. The Death of Christ

3. The Burial of Christ

In this passage we see that Christ is our sinless Savior who offers atonement for our sins and we should respond to this with gratitude

1. The Failure of His Followers - Part 2

2. The Innocence of Christ

3. The Imputation for Barabbas

In this section of Scripture, we see that the willingness to suffer for the Gospel comes from and understanding of the end and an intimate knowledge of our savior.

1. Fulfillment of Scripture

2. The Identity of Christ

3. The Failure of His followers - part 1

Matthew 26:20-46

In this passage we see that the solution to our weak, faithless, cowardly hearts is to be strengthened through our Union with Christ. 

1. The Traitors

2. The Last Supper

3. The Prayer in the Garden

Christ is worthy of our extravagant, costly sacrifice because He gave himself as an extravagant, costly sacrifice for us.

Matthew 26:1-19

1. God's Sovereign Knowledge

2. Extravagant Sacrifice of a Disciple

3. Selfish Gain of the Traitor

Believers prepare for Christ's return by faithfully serving their fellow believers with the gifts, talents and resources God has given them.

Matthew 25:14-46

1. The Steward's Action

2. The Master's Response

3. Our Calling

The Parable of the ten virgins reminds us that we must count to cost of discipleship and persevere to the end.

Matthew 25:1-13

1. The Delay of the Groom

2. The Preparation of the Prudent Virgins

3. The Judgment on the Foolish Virgins

The Ethical Implications of Jesus' Return (Matthew 24:32-51)

Jesus Goes to great lengths in the passage to make sure we understand that it is humanly impossible to know the exact timing of His return. Our energy is better spent living as if Jesus will return at any moment. 

1. The Security of God's Word

2. The Timing of His Return

3. The Ethical Implications of His Return

The Reality of Christ's Return (Matthew 23:37-24:31)

In this passage Jesus deals with the reality of his return. He shows that because his return will be a historical event, we should approach the end of the world with courage and endurance rather than fear and consternation

1. Jerusalem's Rejection

2. The Signs to come

3. The Return of Christ

Sanctity of Life Sunday

Psalm 139:1-18 God's Value for Life

God uses His Supernatural Power (Omniscience and Omnipresence) to perfectly protect and redeem his people. He does this because He values the human life He has created. This truth should lead us to gratitude and similar value for life - born and unborn. 

1. God's Omniscience

2. God's Omnipresence

3. God's Creation

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