Father Forgive Them – Holy Week Devotion #1

  • Written by Phil
  • Posted March 28, 2010 at 5:30 am

crucifixion nailEach 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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Do You Think He Will Not Come?

  • Written by Phil
  • Posted April 5, 2009 at 7:28 pm

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

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Palm Sunday and Holy Week

  • Written by Phil
  • Posted April 4, 2009 at 7:21 pm

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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