Music of Easter: The Passion

Good Friday March 21st

12:00-12:56pm

In Remembrance of Me -- Mike Kellogg, host of Moody Broadcasting Network’s “Music Thru the Night” and a very gifted communicator, tells the story of Easter in this powerful, unique Holy Week broadcast. Mike dramatically tells the story of the last days Jesus spent on earth. Drawing on all four gospels, your listeners will relive the events from the Last Supper, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and the Ascension. Custom music score by Larry Shackley and production by Joe Carlson make this presentation one you won't want to pass up.

2:00-2:44pm

Glorying in The Cross  -- Long time pastor and Central Pennsylvania Christian Institute's Director of Ministries, Ed Fleming, shares on the Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ.   Ed is known for his passionate commitment to solid Biblical teaching.   In this life-changing message, he digs deep into the rich meanings of Christ's suffering, sacrifice and death.

4:00 – 4:40pm

You Thought of Us  -- You Thought of Us is Camp Kirkland's premiere musical work for Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing. This 45-minute musical for Easter is a compelling look at Jesus, not just as our Savior, but as our Friend. Through memorable arrangements of timeless hymns like “Our Great Savior” and enduring classics such as “Friend of a Wounded Heart” and “The Day He Wore My Crown,” you'll see not only the sacrifice Jesus made, but you'll get a deeper look into the heart of the Savior who has called each of us His friend and was willing to lay down His life for us.  Arranged by Camp Kirkland, Presented by Brentwood-Benson Publishing.  Click here for more info about this musical.

6:02 – 7:00pm

Good Friday Dinner Hour – Join us for a relaxing hour of instrumental favorites, featuring songs carefully selected underscoring the theme of Christ’s passion.   It’s a perfect way to pause and reflect on the infinite sacrifice of Christ’s love, poured out on Calvary.

7:00 – 7:45pm

9:00 – 9:55pm

The Story of Love – This inspiring Easter Special is produced by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir in New York City.  It features the beautiful worship music of the choir, along with an interview with Carol Cymbala and a special Easter message from Pastor Jim Cymbala. 

11:00pm – 12:00am

One Holy Lamb -- The picture of Jesus Christ as the “Lamb of God” is one of the most compelling in all of scripture. Sweet, gentle and pure, lambs were offered as a sacrifice on the altar before God. And then, God offered his own lamb as a sacrifice for us. Over and over scripture references the Lamb, even when Jesus began His public ministry, the first words out of the mouth of John the Baptist were these: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

David Guthrie and Lari Goss crafted “One Holy Lamb” with scripture-based narration and Easter arrangements from the gifted creative team of Mike Speck, Lari Goss and Danny Zaloudik. Weaving together the themes of love, sacrificial atonement, victory over death, and eternal life, this powerful yet simple Easter musical invites us to come face to face with the Lamb of God. From the Arrangements of Mike Speck, Lari Goss & Danny Zaloudik Arranged & Orchestrated by Lari Goss Created by David Guthrie.   Word Music.  Click here for more information about this musical.

Saturday March 22nd

9:00 – 9:43am

Adventures in Odyssey Easter Special -- It’s radio drama for the whole family!  Tom visits Whit to talk to him about a student in Tom's Sunday school class--Digger Digwillow. Digger doesn't show any interest in learning about Scripture and thinks the Bible is boring. So Whit decides to work on an invention that may raise Digger's interest. When Digger visits, Whit introduces him to the Imagination Station. Whit explains that it's an invention which, through the imagination, helps people to experience the Bible and history.

Digger doesn't think it will work on him, but he climbs in, pushes the red button, and soars back to first-century Jerusalem. There, Digger lives through the last week of Jesus' earthly life-from the Triumphal Entry to the Last Supper; to the trial, the crucifixion, and the resurrection. Digger also personally encounters the Savior. In the process, Digger gets nearly trampled by a crowd, arrested by Roman soldiers, thrown into prison, and learns to believe.  Click here for more info.

11:00 – 11:30am

Who is this Jesus? -  Join film star Dean Jones and Dr. D. James Kennedy for a one hour examination of Jesus Christ.   Hear the arguments from Protestant, Catholic and Jewish scholars.   Examine their claims and evaluate those claims meaningfully, intellectually, and emotionally.   Was Jesus God?  Did He rise from the dead?   Is the Bible reliable?   Uncover the evidence about the world’s most controversial figure.   Then decide for yourself.  Click here for more info.

2:00-2:55p

Vinegar Boy -- A young boy, abandoned by his parents because of a ghastly facial birthmark, is taken in by Roman Soldiers. He earns his keep in the commissary by supplying vinegar wine to condemned prisoners at Crucifixion Hill. He learns of a man called Christ, the healer, and seeks to find this miracle worker to remove his birthmark. Vinegar Boy's long awaited encounter with Christ turns disastrous when the young man discovers the Healer staggering up toward Crucifixion Hill, Himself a condemned "criminal." Thus begins Vinegar Boy's odyssey with the Christ of the Cross. A professional cast and original music makes this an Easter special not to be missed! 

5:00 – 5:40

Marks of the Mission – By Marty Hamby.  A powerful Easter musical that traces the journey of Christ's calling to the Cross. This journey is masterfully told by veteran songwriters Dave Clark and Don Koch, who have brought us classics songs such as, "In Christ Alone," "Mercy Came Running," "The Basics of Life," "Crucified with Christ" and many more. Arranged by Marty Hamby, these heart-felt songs will speak to you with both purpose and passion. Marks of the Mission is a musical that retells the dramatic and loving story of Easter. A story that is more than just words about One who lived and died centuries ago. It is an invitation to follow. To walk where Christ walked and see for ourselves the sacrifice He made. To accept the blood of redemption that was shed for us. To live with the freedom that's only found in the forgiveness of sins. To take up His cross as our own...these are the Marks of the Mission.  Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing.  Click here for more info.

6:02 – 7:00pm

Easter Vigil Dinner Hour – Join us for a relaxing hour of instrumental favorites, featuring songs carefully selected underscoring the theme of Christ’s passion.   It’s a perfect way to pause and reflect on the infinite sacrifice of Christ’s love, poured out on Calvary.

7:00-7:46pm

Eyes of Faith: Seeing and Believing the Messiah -- From the best-selling creative team of David T. Clydesdale and Steve Moore comes an interactive Easter worship experience that is both dramatic and captivating. Thanks to the unique approach you will understand anew the powerfully personal story of Christ’s death and resurrection through the eyes of faith.

Eyes of Faith uses characters such as Simeon, Judas, Mary Magdalene and Peter.   These followers of Jesus are interviewed in "TV newsmagazine" style, revealing their insights, feelings and emotional responses to the Easter story. We see how their lives were affected and changed by Jesus, and realize that He is still affecting and changing lives today.

Word Music.  Created by Steve Moore & David T. Clydesdale.  Arranged & Orchestrated by David T. Clydesdale.  Click here for more info.

With this special, “The Music of Easter” transitions from our meditation on Christ’s passion to His glorious resurrection!

Music of Easter: The Resurrection

9:00 – 9:55

Risen! - Is a remarkable Easter musical celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through powerful praise and worship. There is no greater Love than what God showed to us by sending His one and only Son to pay the price for our sins. That love is the reason we come and celebrate His mighty resurrection. This incredible Easter experience is filled with songs by worship leaders/songwriters Gary Sadler & Jamie Harvill, along with worship leader/arranger/producer Steven V. Taylor.  (Brentwood/Benson).  Click here for more info.

Easter Sunday March 23rd

7:00 – 7:44

The Resurrection (an Easter message by Alistair Begg).  Alistair Begg is senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio.  He is known as a solid teacher of the Bible.   His teaching style is compelling and authoritative, based on his reliance upon the Bible.   In this message, he shares rich insights from the scripture in to the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry for 30 years. Following graduation from The London School of Theology he served eight years in Scotland at both Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church. For the last 22 years he has been the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio.  He has written several books and is heard daily and weekly on the radio program, Truth For Life.  The teaching on Truth For Life stems from the week by week Bible teaching at Parkside Church. He was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from Cedarville University.  He and his wife, Susan, have been married 30 years and have grown children.  Click here for more info on the web

8:00 – 9:00,
10:00 - 11:00am

Easter Edition of Sunday Praise – Host John Hayden brings wonderful music and thoughts to greet you on Resurrection Morning!

9:00 – 9:30am

Easter Sunday Moody Presents – Join Dr. Michael Easley, President of the Moody Bible Institute, as he preaches a powerful message on Christ’s Resurrection on this Sunday of Sundays.

11:00am – 11:43am

Six Gifts of the Resurrection -- Pastor John Piper presents an inspirational Resurrection message, based on 1 Corinthians 15:12-20.  John Piper is the Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He is the author of more than 30 books and more than 25 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org.  Click here for more information about this message

1:02 – 2:00pm

Easter Afternoon Dinner Hour – Enjoy a refreshing time of all-instrumental music, themed to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2:00 – 3:27pm

Easter Portions of Handel’s Messiah.    Join us for the moving music of George Frederick Handel’s immortal classic, “The Messiah”.   Beautifully performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, under the direction of John Alldis. – 86:49

6:02 – 7:00pm

Easter Sunday Dinner Hour – Our time of uninterrupted instrumentals continues on the theme of Christ’s resurrection.   Sit back and enjoy!

7:00 – 7:54pm

Above All Kings -- A praise & worship experience for Easter, created by Tom Fettke.   This fabulous cantata will lift you to worship of the risen King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

9:00 – 10:10pm

Redeemed – Mike Speck has done it again! “Redeemed” is a spectacular worship service celebrating our risen Lord and His great impact in our lives today.  This worship service/musical experience is sure to minister encouragement and hope to your heart.  You’ll enjoy songs that affirm God's work through His Body, the Church. You'll love Blood-Bought Church; I Am Redeemed; We Are God's Church; and The Church Triumphant.   Don't miss this one -- it'll really minister to your heart and you'll be blessed!

For more than thirty years, Mike and Faye Speck have been singing and ministering to the body of Christ. Over 1400 churches, large and small, of various denominations have personally experienced their compelling presentation of the gospel. As an ordained minister and former pastor, Mike has a deep love for the local church. He has served on the staff of six different churches throughout Michigan, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Virginia; most recently serving as minister of music for Dr. Jerry Falwell at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Lillenas Music.  Click here for more information.