Good Friday : "When the Light Went Out"

This Good Friday message from Crossroads Church Lebanon Media, titled 'When the Light Went Out,' takes listeners on a solemn journey through the final hours of Jesus' life, emphasizing the profound cost of redemption. The sermon begins with the betrayal by Judas, followed by the abandonment of the disciples and Peter's threefold denial, drawing a powerful parallel to how modern believers often distance themselves from Christ in moments of difficulty. The narrative then moves to Jesus' unjust trial before Pilate, where innocence is condemned under pressure, underscoring the central truth that the perfect man died for the guilty. The weight of the cross is vividly portrayed—Jesus crucified outside the city, mocked and ignored by a world that continued on, until he declared, 'It is finished.' The sermon culminates in a reflective communion moment, inviting the congregation to receive bread and wine as tangible reminders of Christ's sacrifice. The service concludes in silence, honoring the gravity of the moment and the ongoing work of God in the heart of each listener.