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The Courage to Sacrifice

Post author By Eric Stetson
Post date March 21, 2021
Categories In Sermons

From our service on March 21, 2021, a sermon by Pastor Eric Stetson. Watch video below.

Every year, before Easter, Christians call to remembrance the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Brothers and sisters in Christ, it’s that time of year when the memory of the crucifixion of Jesus draws near. Holy Week is only one week away, so let us begin to reflect upon the circumstances that led to his martyrdom and its significance.

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March 21, 2021 Service: “The Courage to Sacrifice”

Post author By UCR Ministry Team
Post date March 21, 2021
Categories In Services

It’s not easy to stand up for what’s right when you know it might cost you your comfort, your freedom, or even your life. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs. What are we willing to do? In this week’s service, we focus on the courage to sacrifice for our faith — and we honor the memory of Chu Ki-chol, a Korean Christian minister who stood up against Japanese imperialism and died as a martyr.

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Tags civil disobedience, courage, crucifixion, Jewish Temple, martyrdom, religious practices, sacrifice, Simon of Cyrene