Church of the Cross: Recent Episodes
Peter Coelho
“That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed.”
Matthew 13:1-3
As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
How lovely are Your dwellings,
O LORD God of hosts! (Psalm 84:1)
“no good thing shall he withhold from those who live a godly life.” (Psalm 84:12b)
"And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13-14
“What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and the disciples believed.”John 2:11
Ephesians 5:1-141 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Psalm 63:1 and Matthew 11:28-29
Book Recommendation: John R. Tyson, Assist Me To Proclaim: The Life and Hymns of Charles Wesley (Eerdmans, 2007)
Luke 23:38 “There was written a notice above him, which read: this is The King of the Jews”
Instead of a sermon, on this Sunday we explained various aspects of our liturgy. The recording is a little bit choppy but is a compilation of the various pieces of instruction regarding the background and meaning of the church's worship.