Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’

Everyday Luchador

// May 22nd, 2008 // 1 Comment » // Just for Fun, Movies

What’s a “luchador”? Here’s a definition off of Wikipedia…

Lucha libre (Spanish for “free fight”) is a term used in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking areas to refer to a certain form of professional wrestling involving varied techniques and moves. Outside of these areas, the term is synonymous with the professional wrestling performed in Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Mexican wrestling is characterized by rapid sequences of holds and moves, as well as spectacular high-flying moves, many of which have been adopted in the United States, and colorful masks. Lucha libre performers are known as luchadores (singular luchador).

Now, watch what happens when this everyday luchador’s roomie — whose name happens to be “Jesus” — comes back after break and wakes up luchador from his nap time…

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Zacchaeus

// April 21st, 2008 // 2 Comments » // Pop Culture, Spiritual

We showed this during the message time in our Wednesday night rally service a few weeks ago. Pretty funny stuff! Great way to re-tell an old story in a fresh, new way.

I love the part where Jesus texts Zacchaeus.  LOL!

Jesus, On a Bad Day

// April 16th, 2008 // No Comments » // Just for Fun

I had seen this a long time ago and just spotted it again on my new blogger-friend, Jason’s blog. I like the title he gave the post: “Who Jesus Isn’t”. Sarcasm and wit abound; plant your tongue firmly in cheek…

Easter Weekend at Destiny

// March 24th, 2008 // 3 Comments » // Elevate Update, Youth Ministry

Wow! The Easter weekend was pretty amazing at Destiny Foursquare Church. I especially loved Pastor Brent’s play on the Lost TV show in his message this morning — the sermon title was “Found – Season 1“. Great tie-in for me, as I am a HUGE fan of the show!

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On a quick side note, I finally got Deanna to start watching Lost with me tonight. I’m hoping she’s hooked now because I’ve been wanting someone to watch it with. It’s just too good not to share the experience with someone!

The Good Friday service was also phenomenal. It is always a powerful connection-point to Jesus for me personally. I never paid much attention to the Cross on Easter weekend growing up; it was more all about the resurrection. As Deanna put it so well on Friday night, “We often overpass what [Jesus] had to do to get there…” Sad, but probably true.

I don’t know how this tradition started, but over the past few four or five years the Good Friday services at Destiny have been pretty much led by the student ministry. They do the worship, the human videos, the dance, the scripture and dramatic readings, and serve communion.

Youth pastors, if you have the opportunity, I would highly recommend getting your students involved in this way during the Easter weekend. The Good Friday service has become an annual highlight for our students and many of them are brought to their knees in tears. Just as it has been for me, it is a very emotional and touching expression of our remembrance of Calvary.

Here are some highlights from this year’s service…

Watch a longer version with the original audio here…