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Last Words
Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Father, Forgive Them
Contributed on May 28, 2015
So what do we learn about Jesus? First, prayer was at the heart of Jesus’ life. The second thing we learn is that no person is beyond hope. Third, don’t stop praying. Fourth, don’t forget the mission
“Father, forgive them” Luke 23:33-38 The last words of a person’s life are a mysterious thing. Some last words reveal a lot about the personality of the person. They can speak volumes about their heart and who they are. P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 “How were the receipts today ...read more
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2. I Thirst
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This sermon looks at Jesus' saying "I thirst"
“I thirst” John 19:28-29 Jesus’ words from the cross in today’s Scripture appear only in the Gospel of John. It is the shortest of Jesus’ 7 sayings on the cross. One of the things we need to understand is that John writes with great depth and what appears on the ...read more
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3. Into Your Hands
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This sermon looks at Jesus' words, "Into Your Hands"
Into Your Hands John 19:30 In our Scripture tonight, something happens that is incredibly significant and worthy of our attention. In the entire history of our planet, it had never happened before and will never happen again. God died. What’s so powerful about this moment is not just that ...read more
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4. It Is Finished
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This sermon looks at Jesus last words, "It is finished"
“It is finished” John 19:28-29 It is Friday, April 3, A.D. 33. It is the darkest day in human history, though most people have no clue of this. In Rome, Tiberius attends to the demanding business of the empire. Throughout the inhabited world, babies are born, barter in marketplaces, ...read more
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5. Today, You Shall Be With Me
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This sermon looks at Jesus' words, You shall be with me in paradise"
“You shall be with me” Luke 23:32-43 During the civil wars in feudal Japan, an invading army would sweep into town and take control. In one particular village, everyone fled just before the army arrived, except the Zen Master. Curious about this old fellow, the general went to the ...read more
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6. Woman, Behold Your Son
Contributed on May 28, 2015
Looks at Jesus' words, “Woman, Behold Your Son”
“Woman, Behold Your Son” John 19: 25-27 Jesus uttered seven sayings on the cross, three of them before darkness, one of them during darkness and one after darkness had completely fallen. Today’s saying occurs before the darkness has fallen. The first utterance, “Father, ...read more
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7. “why Hast Thou Forsaken”
Contributed on May 28, 2015
Looks at Jesus' last words “Why Hast Thou Forsaken”
“Why Hast Thou Forsaken” Matthew 27: 45-46 In this series, we’ve been looking at the last seven utterances of Jesus on the cross. Today, we have the darkest of Jesus’ sayings. Charles Spurgeon called it “the midnight of the day.” It was the darkest hour for ...read more