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  • Tony Cansler avatar

    What Held Christ To The Cross?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    A Message about the Cross

    What held Christ to the Cross? o It wasn’t because he was friendless – Mt 26:53 o It wasn’t because of human weakness – John 10:18 o It wasn’t even the nails It was Our Sins o He Became man’s substitute for sin – Is 53:5, Ga 3:13, I P 3:18 o Bore the sins of many – Heb 9:28, I Pt 2:24, I Jn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Radical Love!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,083 views

    Your faith, what you have been taught, what you believe about God & His will for your life, makes all the difference in the way you act, in the values you hold dear, & in the standards that guide your life. (Powerpoints available - #116)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #116.) TEXT: Matthew 5:38-41; Luke 23:34 A. Fifty-two years ago Ethel & I became ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Himself He Could Not Save

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    Though Jesus could have saved Himself on the cross with just a word, He could not save Himself and do for us what we so desperately needed. Look at the reasons why "Himself He Could not Save."

    "Himself He Could Not Save" Matthew 27:32-56 INTRODUCTION In these verses we come to the scene of Jesus’ death on the cross. None of the Gospel writers linger in any detail on the specifics of the cruelty of crucifixion. It was an endless struggle to push-up for breath until suffocation took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Life

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    As Jesus’ body hung lifeless on the cross on that Friday afternoon, "the promise of life" that He would rise again was a greater reality than anyone then imagined. "The Promise of Life" is still available today!

    "The Promise of Life" Matthew 27:57-66 INTRODUCTION Jesus was dead! Those who hated Jesus and sought to destroy Him were relieved--they thought they were rid of Him. But even after Jesus died on Friday, there lingered the promise of Jesus that He would rise again on the third day! This promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day Of Destiny

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    In all of the thousands of days since creation, two days stand above all the rest. Let us look at a day of destiny--the day that Jesus died.

    "A Day of Destiny" Matthew 27:27-54 INTRODUCTION Think of the thousands of days since creation. Is it possible that any day stands above the rest? During this time of year we celebrate two momentous days. One is the day that Jesus died. There were three major phases to this day that changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Good Friday Revisited

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 112 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    A sermon that marvels at the human capacity to ignore all that God did on Good Friday.

    Some years ago I read a play written in England. I can’t trace it but it went something like this. It was set in London and the setting was that there had been an Atom Bomb dropped on London. It was probably written in the 1960’s. The scene was at the Jones - When the curtain rises the scene is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rent In Twain

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,063 views

    Describes the things that were torn at the Resurrection of Jesus.

    1. Man was rent(separation) A. from his Paradise (in Eden) B. from his Position (of Glory) 2. Jesus was rent(crucifixion) A. from His Father (because of Sin) B. for His Friends (because of Love) 3. Veil was rent(accession) A. from our Exclusion (from His Glory) B. to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Welcome To Golgotha

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,758 views

    According to a recent survey, a surprising number of people admitted that their Christianity would not be changed if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross. What importance was the cross to our faith?

    OPEN: A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, his parents heard him murmuring: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Message Sewn Into The Veil

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,806 views

    And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

    The Message Sewn Into The Veil ------------------------ Exod 26:31 And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: Matt 27:50-51 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Owens avatar

    The Day The Stone Cried Out!

    Contributed by James Owens on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ causes the stone of His tomb to proclaim, "He is risen!"

    “The Day The Stone Cried Out!” Text: Luke 19:37- 40 Matthew 27:57- 60 Introduction: The Triumphant Entry of the King! 1. Jesus was here at the height of His popularity.  Healing the sick, cleansing the lepers, raising the dead, etc.  Even after His statement in John 6 – It ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    It's Time To Beg For The Body

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    This message explores what our reaction and devotion should be to the Body of Christ, based on the example of Joseph of Arimathaea, and his devotion to Christ’s physical body.

    Notice in v. 58 (KJV) that the Bible says, "He went to Pilate, and BEGGED the Body of Jesus." Jospeh pleaded, he beseeched on behalf of, he vocalized his desire for the body of Jesus. He begged for the body. Note the fact that God used one man. He does not always look for a group, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 18,279 views

    Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good idea of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

    April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Reactions To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 27

    THE REACTIONS TO THE CROSS Matthew 27 v. 26 - 56 - v. 36 "and sitting down they watched Him there" 1. The Soldiers saw the Rectitude of the Cross i.e.to them Christ was a criminal v. 27 - 31.so they stripped Him v. 28 , crowned Him (with thorns) v. 29, mocked Him v. 29, spit upon Him v. 30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James O. Davis avatar

    Only One Savior

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    The Deity Of Christ.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: MT. 27:45, 51-54 TOPIC: Calvary THEME: The Deity Of Christ ONLY ONE SAVIOR INTRODUCTION: 1. On a skull shaped hill, outside a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,110 views

    Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

    "A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist