{"id":13354,"date":"2021-03-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/?post_type=sermon&p=13354"},"modified":"2021-08-12T14:48:39","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T22:48:39","slug":"the-cross-god-dies","status":"publish","type":"sermon","link":"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-cross-god-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cross: God Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In Part 8 of the sermon series Essential Doctrines of the Faith, we look at The Cross.<\/p>

The doctrine of the crucifixion of Jesus paramount to Christian faith. But, crucifixion was not a punishment reserved for Christ alone.\u00a0 What is it about this crucifixion that is different from the rest?<\/p>

Tune in to find out why The Cross is so important and what it means for our lives.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Good Morning, Friends!<\/p>

It seems you can\u2019t get away from them. They are everywhere. From high precipices atop church steeples, to hospitals and first aid stations, to the walls of families\u2019 homes — CROSSES are everywhere! For many, a cross as jewelry or as a fashion brand is an essential part of one\u2019s wardrobe. But what exactly is the true MEANING of the cross? What does it mean to you, personally?<\/em> For a Christian, it means quite a lot actually. It means everything!<\/p>

This week we will be looking at the Doctrine of the Cross, number 8 in our 13-part series of \u201cESSENTIAL DOCTRINES OF THE FAITH.\u201d Join us for Connect Worship Sunday March 21st at 11 AM right here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/EIoqQl73TGM<\/a> , as we look at \u201cThe Cross: God Dies.\u201d<\/p>

***ALSO, I want to remind you Easter Sunday<\/strong> is very early this year on April 4th<\/strong>. If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and would like to be baptized, please contact Pastor Eric as soon as possible.<\/p>

For the Cause of the Crucified Christ!<\/p>

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