Trinity Presbyterian Church

Delivered By
Pastor Carmen Shullo Sr.

Delivered On
September 18, 2022

Subject
The Message of the Cross

Description

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Sermon References & Takeaways: Eph. 2:14-17; Phil 3:17-18; Colossians 1:18-20
ï‚· V1. When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
o God is faithful.
o The Cross draws together physically and spiritually.
ï‚· 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the
Spirit enabled them.
o The Message of the Cross quickens our awareness of the Holy Spirit.
o The Message of the Cross speaks to our ignorance, giving us knowledge.

15  These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning!  16  No, this is
what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17  “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my
Spirit on all people.
o The Message of the Cross unites us to hear, learn, and reason together.
o The Message of the Cross gives us a bond of peace.
21  And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
o Here, the Message of the Cross is equality – regardless of our past.
o There is peace in reconciliation

24  But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was
impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
The Message of the Cross

o Exalts Jesus as its Victim & Victor
o Reveals who we are.
o Reveals who God is.
o Gives us rest from our guilt and shame.
o Confirms God’s covenant and restores our hope.
o Provides Rest for the Weary