As you and your loved ones prepare to commemorate the death and burial of Jesus of Nazareth and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we wanted to share with you some of the words from one of Tony’s most inspirational and well-known sermons. You can watch an excerpt (VIDEO) and listen to the full sermon (AUDIO).
Remember, “It’s only Friday… but Sunday’s coming!”
“It’s Friday… Jesus was nailed dead on a cross.
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Friday… Mary’s crying her eyes out ‘cause her Jesus is dead.
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Friday… The disciples are running around like sheep without a shepherd.
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Friday… Pilate’s strutting around washing his hands ‘cause he thinks he’s got all the power and victory.
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Friday… People are saying “as things have been so they shall be – you can’t change anything in this world.”
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Friday… Satan’s doing a jig saying, “I control the whole world.”
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Friday… The temple veil ripped from top to bottom -the earth shook- the rocks split and tombs opened. The centurion screamed in fear, “Truly, He is the Son of God!”
But it’s only Friday; Sunday’s coming!
It’s Sunday– “The angel, like dazzling lightening, rolled the stone away exclaiming, “He is not here! He is risen!”
It’s Sunday! It’s Sunday! It is Sunday!” – Dr. Tony Campolo
Blessings, hope and peace this Easter, from Tony and all of us at the Campolo Center for Ministry at Eastern University.