Michigantown
Christian Church
LAST WEEK'S SERMON
"Around the Cross" Series
The Cross... By Chance?
Simon from Cyrene
Luke 23:26
I. Why Would Anyone Kill Jesus?
A. Only the WORST Criminals Were Crucified
B. What Crime Had Jesus Committed?
II. Dying Already
A. Beaten, Mocked, Scourged
B. Weakened, Exhausted, Hungry, Tortured
C. Carrying a 100 Pound Crossbeam
III. A Chance Encounter Turned Forced Encounter
A. No Jew Ever Wanted to be Near a Crucifixion
B. Compelled Against His Will to Join the Drama
IV. A Transforming Encounter
A. Take Up Your Cross DAILY (Luke 9:23)
B. The Saving Cross
*** DIE TO SELF... and be RESURRECTED with Christ! ***