Understanding the Whys of Easter


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Why Was Jesus Born?

Scripture: Hebrews 4

Topic: Jesus > God

Series: Understanding the Whys of Easter

Topical Scripture: Hebrews 4:14–16 They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I’m not sure that’s always true. Here are some examples: “You know you’re old when you go to bed at the time you used to go out.” “If by ‘crunches’ you mean the sound potato chips make when you chew them, then […]

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Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Scripture: Romans 5

Topic: Occasions > Easter

Series: Understanding the Whys of Easter

Topical Scripture: Romans 5:6–11 Kyle Froelich needed a kidney. None of his family or close friends was a match. A woman named Chelsea heard about Kyle from a mutual friend and agreed to be tested. They were a match. She donated a kidney to Kyle in 2010. The two started dating after the transplant was […]

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Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?

Scripture: Acts 10

Topic: Occasions > Easter

Series: Understanding the Whys of Easter

Topical Scripture: Acts 10:38–41 Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks told a capacity crowd at the American Airlines Center last Wednesday night that he is retiring the NBA. Nowitzki was undoubtedly one of the greatest players in NBA history: a league champion and Finals MVP, league MVP, fourteen-time all-star, and the sixth-leading scorer of all […]

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The Church Is Not a Building

Scripture: Matthew 28

Topic: Occasions > Easter

Series: Understanding the Whys of Easter

Topical Scripture: Matthew 28:1–10 The world watched last week as the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned. Two-thirds of the structure was destroyed, though the iconic twin towers were saved. Priceless artifacts were rescued as well. More than $1 billion has been contributed so far to the rebuilding effort. I have been to similar […]

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