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Each day of this past week we emailed an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. Here is the last of them as we culminate with the wonderful message of this Resurrection Sunday.
The Power of a Promise Kept
“And the third day He will rise again.” (Luke 18:33)
March 11, 1942 was a dark, desperate day at Corregidor. The Pacific Theatre of war was threatening and bleak. One island after another had been buffeted into submission by the Japanese. The enemy was now marching confidently into the Philippines and surrender was inevitable. American General, Douglas MacArthur, spoke just three words as he stepped into the escape boat destined for Australia: that now famous line, “I shall return.”
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 7th Saying of Jesus on the Cross
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. (Luke 23:46) Read the rest of this entry »
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 6th Saying of Jesus on the Cross
“So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” (John 19:30)
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 5th Saying of Jesus on the Cross
After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, ‘I thirst!’ Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. (John 19:28-29)
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 4th Saying of Jesus on the Cross
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46) Read the rest of this entry »
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 3rd Saying of Jesus on the Cross
“When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold your son!’ Then He said to the disciple, Behold your mother!’ And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.” (John 19:26-27)
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 2nd Saying of Jesus on the Cross
Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? “And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:39-43)
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Each day of this week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday, we are emailing an early morning devotional out to First Assembly from our Pastoral Team. You can read them all right here.
The 1st Saying of Jesus on the Cross
Then said Jesus, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
Jesus said these words right at the beginning of the crucifixion. Many commentators have suggested it might well have been said whilst they were driving the nails in His hands and feet!
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Yesterday’s Message Outline:
Easter Sunday 4/12/09 – First Assembly of God
“Easter’s Joy”
John 20:19-20
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is MORE than just a historical fact ; MORE than simply a theological truth; MORE than a doctrinal statement (though it IS all of these things). The resurrection is the most wonderful, practical, liberating comfort for believers. To know that Jesus is alive!
1. The Distress of not Knowing that Jesus is Risen
2. The Distrust of not Believing that Jesus is Risen
3. The Joy of Knowing that Jesus is Risen
CLICK HERE to download this message as an audio podcast, or listen online streaming, and / or download the full notes.
Please Note: We apologize that there is no audio podcast available of Good Friday’s message. The full notes, however, can be downloaded at the same link above.
Phil
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This morning’s Message Outline:
Palm Sunday 4/5/09 – First Assembly of God
“Do You Think He Will Not Come?”
John 11:56
So, will He come to Jerusalem? Does He dare? The question is about to be resoundly answered. Absolutely He will come!
1. He’ll come because it was for this purpose that He took on flesh
2. He’ll come because no man holds His destiny
3. He’ll come because this week is the apex of eternity
Once again in 2009 the same question is being asked. 2 Peter 3:3-10.
He will come. Are you ready?
CLICK HERE to download this message as an audio podcast, or listen online streaming, and / or download the full notes.
Phil
Tomorrow we begin “Holy Week”, the central event of the Christian calendar. If you’re in the Danbury area we hope you’ll come out and join us at First Assembly for our Palm Sunday service at 10.45am.
My message tomorrow morning is titled “Do you think He will not come?” from John 11:56. A question that was asked in Jerusalem 2000 years ago, that was powerfully answered by God, and is being asked again in 2009. I can’t wait to preach what I’ve felt God putting on my heart for this very special day.
Join us also for our regular Sunday Night Revival Prayer meeting at 6.00pm.
A look forward to Good Friday morning, we’ll be having a one hour communion service together at 9.00am. Our theme will be “The True Agony of the Cross.” A lot of attention has been paid in recent years to the physical suffering Jesus endured at the Cross. Films like “The Passion of the Christ” have emphasized it for us. Jesus DID suffer a horrific death, but the Scriptures show very clearly that the TRUE agony He bore was not primarily the physical torture. Something else caused Him to sweat drops of blood in anticipation. Don’t miss our Good Friday service!
Then our week will climax on next Easter Sunday morning with the celebration that “He is Risen!”
Looking forward to sharing this wonderful week with you, and giving all the honor, praise, adoration and glory to our Savior. He alone is worthy!
Phil
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