Who is a part of the church? What is the significance of the body of believrs? These are important questions that need to be understood, especially to those who are apart of a local church. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a charge and responsibility that each person holds as the body of Christ.

Text: John 19:26–27

Sermon Title: “Woman, Behold, Your Son… Behold, Your Mother!”

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus creates and cares for his spiritual family!

Key Question: How does Jesus create and care for his spiritual family?

1. Jesus’ family is created by belief, not bloodline. (v. 26)

2. Jesus’ family is cared for by community, not cast away. (v. 27)

How desensitized are you to suffering? Have you seen too many images of pain on your devices that you no longer respond to them with appropriate emotion? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that, it is not a new phenomenon but we need to check our heart as we consider the suffering savior on the cross.

Text: Luke 23:35-43

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus suffered to save sinners.

Key Question: What attitude do we have toward Jesus’ suffering?

1. Scoffers expected Jesus to be miraculous. (vv. 35–38)

2. Self-righteous dismiss Jesus is capable. (v. 39)

3. Sinners ask for Jesus to be merciful. (vv. 40–43)

Why forgiveness? Jesus looks out at the people who are responsible for the pain of execution and his impending death and absolves them of their wrongdoing. Why would Jesus do this? In this message PAstor Fikre Prince gives 3 reasons as to why this was one of the last thinsg Jesus said before he took his last breath on the cross.

Text: Luke 23:34; Psalm 103:8–12

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s heart is to forgive sinners.

Key Question: Why does Jesus expect the Father to forgive sin?

1. The nature of God. (Psalm 103 v. 8)

2. The promise of God. (Psalm 103 vv. 9–10)

3. The work of God. (Psalm 103 vv. 11–12)