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Peter and Paul stand as shocking examples of grace—one denied Christ, the other persecuted Him. Yet Jesus comes to both not with condemnation, but with a call: “Follow me.” Peter is restored with a meal and a mission: “Feed my sheep.” Saul, struck blind, is given new sight and sent to proclaim the very name he tried to destroy.
Their stories remind us: God doesn't call the worthy—He calls the willing. And following Jesus means not escaping suffering, but sharing in it for the sake of the gospel. -
Peter’s sermon at Caesarea proclaimed the reality of the Resurrection that should shape culture, politics and everyday life. That message is just as relevant for us today as we face many of the same issues. We have a high calling to live in the light and power of the Resurrection and carry the Good News of God to the world.
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Holy Saturday Eve Service 2025 | Rev. John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem
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Good Friday Message 2025
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Luke is the only Gospel that reports Jesus weeping over Jerusalem upon his triumphal entry. In that account, Jesus warns that the city he loves is rushing towards a self-inflicted disaster. Often we assume Jerusalem was judged because of Jesus’ crucifixion. But Jesus explains that Jerusalem not only failed to recognize the “time of God’s visitation”, but also did not know what made for peace – putting his teachings into practice. For much of Church history we have vilified the Jewish people for “rejecting Jesus” without asking if we, in essence, do the same. Do we fail to take the words of Jesus seriously? Do we fail to notice when God comes to us in renewal or judgment? We also need to remember that the same Jesus who wept when he foresaw the destruction of Jerusalem also prophesied that a day of restoration was coming!
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Joshua meets a person outside the walls of Jericho. This person has him remove sandals and bow. In this message we look at who this is and why his holiness changes us.
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On God’s pathway we take one step of obedience at a time and only after reaching the destination are we able to look back and see how it all was connected. A burning bush (a call) was God’s response to a cry for deliverance. God’s plan involved the man Moses who had learned key lessons while shepherding in the desert for 40 years. There is no time wasted in God’s kingdom- long waiting is essential for transformation and preparation. Sometimes God will send us deliverance in unusual ways when we cry out and we need to be watchful and discerning so we don’t miss it or reject it.
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Abraham receives a blessing to be a blessing. He answers a call and then gets cold feet and needs assurance that God can fulfill the dream that God gave him. God then gives him a promise, a contract and a covenant, to help him trust.
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When God gives Jesus Identity as Gods son and significance as being pleasing, Satan sets about questioning Jesus identity and earning his significance.
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The Transfiguration is not only about seeing Jesus changed but how we become changed when we truly see him. Luke shows us why and how this happens to Peter and to us.
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The two Witnesses | Revelation 11 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem
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in the face of darkness and despair, Paul gives us a message of hope by talking about Death’s defeat and how through this truth we can face anything!
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Agabus & Many Others | Acts 8-21 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem
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Our Gospel passage highlights the role of the Spirit in the ministry of Jesus in both prophetic utterance and the working of miracles. These Scriptures challenge us to examine the true nature of prophecy and the dangers to those who exercise the gifts of the Spirit while ignoring Jesus’ teaching.
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The Creator of the universe and King who reigns eternally on the throne is the Lord of angelic armies. But He asks sinners to be His witness here on earth. Throughout history, God has worked through the humble. We should acknowledge our sin before a holy God. But throughout history, God has also redeemed those who are sinners. He calls us, for we are some of those sinners, to be His disciples and then to go out and be a witness to the world.
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John the Baptist | Luke 1 et al with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem
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When Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the Temple they meet Simeon and Anna who reveal the identity and mission of the Messiah. That this revelation took place in the Temple is not incidental. What the Temple continues to teach us about worship, holiness, and the character of God are still significant today. This sermon is dedicated to Dwight Pryor, a teacher, mentor and inspiration to many.
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HANANIAH | Jeremiah 28 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem
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Jesus’ inaugural sermon in his home town synagogue frames his ministry in the words and context of the Jubilee redemption. According to Leviticus, the release of all debts and slaves, and returning land to its original owner is to happen every 49 years - a Jubilee on Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Jesus’ offer of salvation for the World to Come (forgiveness of our sins/debts) and for salvation in this present age (healing and deliverance) along with the necessity of repentance should no longer be abstract or mysterious to us. “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
- Se mer