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Lead Me To The Cross

At the core of the Christian message and life is the cross of Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but what does that mean? The Christian is supposed to pick up his cross and follow Jesus, but what does that mean? The Christian life is one living under the influence of the cross, but again, what does that mean? In the next six weeks through Good Friday we will explore the meaning of the cross as the Apostle Paul outlines this topic in the letter to the churches in Galatia. In that letter he makes six affirmations about the cross and its influence on all of the Christian life. First, Pastor Grams gives and overview on the importance and centrality of the cross, then we will follow the outline in Galatians for the next six weeks:

1. The cross and salvation - Gal. 1: 3-5

2. The Cross and experience - Gal. 2: 19 -21

3. The cross and substitution - Gal. 3:13

4. The cross and transformation - Gal.5:24

5. The cross and persecution - Gal. 6:12

6. The cross and proclamation - Gal.6:14

The Place of the Cross
Dr. John E. Grams Feb.18, 2012
There are many reasons why the cross is the very core of what Christians believe.
There are many reasons why the cross is the very core of what Christians believe.
Himself For Us
Dr. John E. Grams Feb.26, 2012
In Galatians chapter one verse three through five, the Divinely appointed messenger Paul, lays out the gospel in straight forward language. ... [more]
In Galatians chapter one verse three through five, the Divinely appointed messenger Paul, lays out the gospel in straight forward language. It is the message of the cross. [less]
Dead, but Alive!
Dr. John E. Grams March 4, 2012
What is the connection between the Christian experience and our position in Christ?
What is the connection between the Christian experience and our position in Christ?
In My Place
Dr. John E. Grams March 12, 2012
Understanding the principles of substitution will help us trust Jesus' death as our death.
Understanding the principles of substitution will help us trust Jesus' death as our death.
Keep In Step With The Spirit
Dr. John E. Grams March 18, 2012
The Bible tells us to walk by the Spirit, but what exactly does that mean and how do we do it?
The Bible tells us to walk by the Spirit, but what exactly does that mean and how do we do it?
The Cross and Persecution
Pastor Andrew Langseth March 25, 2012
Persecution for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a fact of life for the Believer.
Persecution for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a fact of life for the Believer.
Boasting in the cross
Dr. John E. Grams April 1, 2012
One of the last statements the Apostle Paul makes in his letter to the believers in Galatia is that he will only boast in the cross. Why?
One of the last statements the Apostle Paul makes in his letter to the believers in Galatia is that he will only boast in the cross. Why?
He Is Alive!
Dr. John E. Grams April 10, 2012
This is the Easter story of Jesus resurrection. In the worship service we did show video clip that you will not be able to really appreciate... [more]
This is the Easter story of Jesus resurrection. In the worship service we did show video clip that you will not be able to really appreciate since this is only the audio. It was Mary at the tomb entrance where she sees Jesus alive from the dead. It is abo [less]

Grace Church

To know Christ and make Him known.

Lent Series

Lead Me To The Cross

The Place of the Cross

Himself For Us

Dead, but Alive!

In My Place

Keep In Step With The Spirit

The Cross and Persecution

Boasting in the cross

He Is Alive!