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The Seven Last Words Of Christ
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. The First Word: Forgiveness
Contributed on Mar 24, 2005
An analysis of Jesus’ first word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:34, teaches us about forgiveness.
Introduction Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled, All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before ...read more
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2. The Second Word: Salvation
Contributed on Mar 24, 2005
The second word of our Savior on the cross is directed to one of the thieves crucified with him. An analysis of Jesus’ second word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:43, teaches us about salvation.
Introduction Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus. But the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke ...read more
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3. The Third Word: Compassion
Contributed on Mar 24, 2005
The third word of our Savior on the cross is directed primarily to his mother. An analysis of Jesus’ third word on the cross, as set forth in John 19:25-27, teaches us about his compassion.
Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these the “seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more
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4. The Fourth Word: Anguish
Contributed on Apr 10, 2006
The fourth word that Jesus uttered on the cross was a word of anguish addressed to the Father. It is found in Matthew 27:46.
Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these the “seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more
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5. The Fifth Word: Suffering
Contributed on Apr 6, 2007
Jesus uttered seven short phrases on the cross before he died. This sermon briefly examines the fifth word that Jesus uttered, which was a word of suffering, found in John 19:28.
Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these “the seven last words of Christ.” For ...read more
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6. The Sixth Word: Victory
Contributed on Mar 19, 2008
In this sermon we examine the sixth word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of victory.
Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more
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7. The Seventh Word: Contentment
Contributed on Apr 8, 2009
In this sermon we examine the seventh word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of contentment.
Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more