Famous Last Words

The sermon series "Famous Last Words" dives deep into some of the most significant and memorable words spoken by Jesus as He was crucified. We’ll focus on the weight and meaning behind these last words, revealing profound truths about Jesus, His mission, and His purpose. Through exploring these powerful statements, we’ll aim to deepen our understanding of the cross and the incredible love and sacrifice displayed by Jesus.

Pastor Ryan's sermon on "Resurrection Sunday" discusses the significance of Jesus' resurrection, introducing a new sermon series. He emphasizes the power of God in difficult situations and the evidence supporting the resurrection. The sermon stresses faith in Jesus for salvation, with a call to make a personal decision to follow him. Pastor Kwon encourages the congregation to reflect on their relationship with Jesus and solidify their faith.

Pastor Ryan's sermon delves into the significance of Jesus' statement "I thirst" on the cross, discussing the suffering and deeper spiritual meaning behind it. He highlights Jesus' reliance on the Father and the Holy Spirit, encouraging listeners to draw strength from the Trinity. Finally, the sermon concludes by underscoring the grace and love of God demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice, offering believers the opportunity of eternal life and freedom from worldly desires.

Pastor Ryan discusses the significance of Jesus' cry on the cross, exploring how God forsook Jesus and its theological implications. The sermon emphasizes that God's separation from Jesus was necessary for salvation, not abandonment. Through divine interventions during Jesus' crucifixion, Pastor Ryan highlights the assurance that God does not forsake believers in their darkest moments, offering hope, repentance, and realignment with God for a future of salvation and joy.

The sermon emphasizes the transformative power of the gospel, highlighting how Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross—"Today you will be with me in paradise"—demonstrates God's grace and the assurance of salvation for those who trust in Him. It encourages believers to focus on a personal relationship with Christ rather than worldly desires, underscoring the importance of responding to God's call with faith and repentance.

The sermon explores Jesus's redefinition of family from the cross, emphasizing a new spiritual family, "Family 2.0," that transcends cultural and biological ties, rooted in Jesus's words and forgiveness. It invites believers to embrace this new family identity, free from guilt and shame, and to welcome others into the body of Christ through baptism.

The sermon explores the profound and challenging nature of forgiveness, emphasizing that true forgiveness involves letting go of the right to retribution and seeking the good of those who have wronged us, as exemplified by Jesus' words on the cross, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." It encourages believers to cultivate a culture of forgiveness in their lives, drawing on the transformative power of Christ's forgiveness to reconcile and restore relationships.