Passover

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April 1, 2026 (Observed evening before)

"For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us" (1 Corinthians 5:7).

Keeping the Passover each year reminds us that God is the forgiver of sin who grants us eternal life in His Kingdom through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Passover. This observance is a memorial of our Creator's continuing role in humanity's salvation.

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The God who Interrupts Us for His Glory and Our Good

The Corona Virus has interrupted global society and our personal lives. Humanly, we are creatures of habit and change disrupts us. A careful reflection of Scriptures tells us God interrupts both human civilizations and the lives of covenant people. Partaking…
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Realigned with God through Christ

Complex entities require harmonious precision in order to function effectively. Your body, the solar system, your car's engine, your family, and the Body of Christ of which you are an integral part are examples. Complex elements need to remain in…
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Christ's Death, Resurrection and Ascension

April 12, 2020 at 6:32 here in Portsmouth, they will be celebrating Easter. This is when they say Christ rose from the dead. We believe they have it wrong. Wednesday, Nisan 14, 31 A.D. Christ died. 3 days later He…
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Passover Preparation Part 2 Characteristics of a Sacrificial Life

As we prepare for the Passover, we need to study not only the death of Christ, but His life. His life shows us how we are to be. We are to be living sacrifices, and this message outlines several characteristics…
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Context for the Passover Feasts of the Lord

Philip Aust, pastor of the Atlanta and Buford congregations, provides the historical context of the first Passover and the application for New Testament Christians as described in the gospels and by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11.
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Passover Stop the Spread of Sin and Death

With Passover quickly approaching, let us understand God's plan to stop the spread of sin and death and be part of the solution.
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Are You Preparing?

Are we preparing during the times of trial? And are we preparing for the Passover? God is in control and He is preparing us as we seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. [This webcast is an audio…
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A Matter of Life or Death The Tangible Power of Passover

The Plagues were Epic, the Death Angel Swift. In one night a new nation was born and another brought to its knees. That was then, this is now. Learn how Passover offers deliverance from what plagues you today through the…
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Examine Yourself

Proper Passover examination involves proper self examination.
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Great Passovers We have Known

We look at "GREAT PASSOVERS WE HAVE KNOWN" by reviewing the key Passovers of Scripture and critical lessons we need to learn from each of them this year.
The turtle couldn’t help itself out of danger. In fact, it didn’t even realize it was in peril. We were the same way when God reached out to us.
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God to the Rescue!

An incident on Passover night reminds us how crucial it is to be personally saved by God.
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Easter: Hiding the Meaning of Passover

Do you know that 80% of the population of the United States will observe Easter? This is approximately 262 billion people! Easter is primarily focused on Christ’s resurrection, but does not present the whole package which is the death, burial…
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Examine Yourself

In this webcast sermon Mr. Smith continues preparing us for the upcoming Passover by covering our need to examine ourselves prior to our taking the Passover this year. He covers this subject by looking at lessons we can learn from…
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Passover Service Webcast: Cincinnati Area - April 7, 2020

United Church of God Passover services: Cincinnati East, Ohio AM/PM and Cincinnati North, Ohio congregations - April 7, 2020
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The New Testament Passover Symbols Part 1 of 2

A look at the NT Passover symbols. In part 1 we go through the gospel accounts to understand the timeline and the order they are implemented. The ordinance of the foot washing is also reviewed and what we are to…
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When and Why Did God Plan for Our Forgiveness? Preparing for Passover

In less than 5 weeks we will be celebrating the Passover this year. It is not a coincidence that the Passover begins the first observance of the spring Holy Days every year… only 14 days after the start of a…
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A Passover Like None Before

The Passover is a most solemn and important occasion for Christians—a time to commemorate Christ’s death and recommit ourselves to Him. The Passover service takes place on one evening, but whether or not it is the meaningful observance God meant…
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Sin and Me

Although we are mindful of our relationship with God's commandments throughout the year, we invest additional self-reflection during this time of year. We will review the scriptures as to the concept of sin and its interference in our Christian Walk.
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Israel's First Passover, Part 2

In this sermon Mr. Smith continues looking at the how and when Israel kept the first Passover. He asks us whether we are commemorating the exodus from Egypt or the blood on the door posts as we keep the New…
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Abraham and Issac, God and Jesus Christ

One of the richest and most symbolic events of the Old Testament involved Abraham, Isaac and Mount Moriah. When God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah, Abraham did not try to delay or reason with God. Abraham placed…
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