3.29.26 Encountering the Cross (audio)

3.29.26 Encountering the Cross (audio)

From LifePointe Church_Atwater by LifePointe Church_Atwater

March 30, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

This episode explores the various responses to the cross of Jesus and its transformative power in the lives of believers.

Luke 23:26-56 What We See at the Cross Luke slows everything down so we don’t miss it. As Jesus moves toward Golgotha, people begin to gather around the moment: • Soldiers carrying out orders • A bystander forced to carry the cross • Women mourning • Religious leaders scoffing • Criminals hanging beside Him • A centurion watching closely • A crowd observing from a distance Everyone encounters the same cross. But no one responds the same way. That’s the point. Everyone who encounters the cross has a response. What the Cross Actually Does Paul says it plainly: “The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Cor. 1:18) The cross doesn’t just reveal who Jesus is. It reveals what’s in us. To some, it’s foolish. To others, it’s everything. Because the cross is where sin is dealt with. Jesus bore our sin in His body. Not symbolically. Not partially. Fully. So that we might: Die to sin and live to righteousness (1 Peter 2:24). The cross is not just about forgiveness. It is about transformation. The Power of the Cross When you understand the cross correctly, you begin to see what Jesus actually purchased. Not just heaven…

People in this episode

Host: LifePointe Church_Atwater

Topics covered

  • the cross
  • spiritual transformation
  • responses to Jesus
  • forgiveness
  • power of the cross

Keywords

  • cross
  • Jesus
  • spiritual life
  • forgiveness
  • transformation
  • Golgotha
  • responses

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1Cor. 1:18, 1 Peter 2:24, John 10:10

Places: Golgotha

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