that Jesus has laid out for us and we must daily reaffirm this to Him and ourselves.Biblical Problem: The disciples of the Scribes and Pharisees are more concerned with not breaking the laws than having a personal relationship with God.Biblical Solution: Become a true disciple of Jesus.Contemporary Problem: People are more caught up in correct titles than in pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ.Contemporary Solution: Rather than worry about Correct Titles we as Christians must follow after Jesus.Preaching Today Tape # 4046James O. RoseA Day In The Life Of Simon The CyreneMark 15In this sermon Rose gives a first person presentation of a minor character by the name of Simon the Cyrene who witnessed the closing days of Jesus ministry, His death on the cross, the stories of His resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit given to the disciples of Christ. In giving this first person account Rose, as Simon, constantly refers to the Jewish beliefs of the day and the prophecies of Isaiah concerning the Messiah. Acting as Simon Rose gives us a vivid and personal look into these events as they unfold, from Jesus speaking with the people to the point where Simon is commanded to carry the beam of wood for Jesus, we are allowed to take a small part in the feelings of a Jew during this climatic time. Rose then goes on to tell of the journey from skepticism to belief that this Jesus who was crucified is the true Messiah, the one spoken of by Isaiah and proclaimed by Peter on the day of Pentecost. Rose concludes this dramatic presentation by having Simon issue the challenge of accepting the cross of Jesus, not as an unjust burden imposed by a roman soldier, but rather as a gift from God that leads to salvation.Biblical Problem: N/ABiblical Solution: N/AContemporary Problem: N/AContemporary Solution: N/AThe Finney Sermon CollectionVolume 1, pp 3-12Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Matthew 5:3Charles G. FinneyIn the first part of this sermon Finney ...
