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Series Title: "Controversial Jesus"
Sunday March 2 - March 21, 2008
The history books record that Jesus Christ was born, lived, died and rose again approximately 2000 years ago. In so doing, he started a movement of faith that is still alive today, with more people aligning themselves with Christianity than any other religion in the world. While he was here, he taught love, peace and justice – all wonderful things. And yet, he was the most controversial person alive in his day. He still is. He is the most controversial person, by far, who has ever lived. Why? What makes Jesus of Nazareth bring up such high emotion in people the world over? This series will tell you.
Sunday, March 2 "and His audacity"
We know Jesus was a good man and a good teacher. But was that all he was – just a man? Jesus said himself no, he was much more than that…much, much more. He had the audacity to say that he was God himself. Want to cause some controversy? Start telling people that you are God! Was Jesus telling the truth? Or was he crazy. In this message we will explore the answers.
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Sunday, March 9 "and His words"
Jesus was always enraging the religious leaders of the day by the things that he said – and not just that he was the Son of God; that was only the starting point. Jesus’ teaching was revolutionary and countercultural. It still is. In this message we will take a look at what made the words of Jesus so controversial.
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Sunday, March 16 "and His promise"
Jesus said many controversial statements during his three years of ministry. None more so than what he said about his, and our, future. He said first that he would die and then three days later rise from the dead. And if that weren’t enough, he then said that he would come again. Wow! Was he right? Did he rise from the dead? Is he, really, coming back again some day. Here is the controversial evidence that he spoke the truth.
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Good Friday, March 21 "Funeral For A Friend"
Nothing compares to the death of a close friend. The agony of recalling fond memories is coupled with the sadness of knowing there will no longer be time spent together. With the closing of the coffin comes a life extinguished, the final chapter complete. But what if death was not an ending at all but only the beginning of a beautiful story yet to unfold. What if the grieving process included a sense of peace, anticipation and ultimately joy? Join us at 7:00pm for the climactic conclusion of the controversial Jesus series. You’re cordially invited to pay your respects at Crossroads Community Church’s original perspective on Good Friday – FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND.
Come and hear from those controversial "friends" whose lives were changed forever by the only One who risked everything to love them.
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