Remembrance | Pastor Taylor Ford | September 20th, 2026
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 2:14-18
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For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
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May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ…
Galatians 6:14
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What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?
- Purchases sin’s penalty.
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His purpose was to create in himself one NEW humanity…
Ephesians 2:15
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17
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For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 3:23
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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
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You were bought at a price…
1 Corinthians 6:20
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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding.
Ephesians 1:7 -8
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What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?
- Peace with God.
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For he himself is our peace…
Ephesians 2:14
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Thus making peace…
Ephesians 2:15
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He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 2:17-18
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The cross gives me peace WITH God.
The cross gives me the peace OF God.
The cross makes peace BETWEEN the people of God.
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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
Colossians 3:15
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
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What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?
- The dividing wall DESTROYED – Brings us together as one family in Christ.
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Who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations, His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility…
Ephesians 2:14-16
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There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28
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“The church demonstrates God’s power when “people who could never get along outside the church” are now living together in peace.”
Tim Keller
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“Salvation is a community creating event.”
Joseph Hellerman
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- Family shares our stuff with one another.
- Family shares our hearts with one another.
- We stay, embrace pain, and grow up with one another.
From Joseph Hellerman