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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Don't Cry For Me Jerusalem”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
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    A call to discipleship

    “Don’t Cry For Me Jerusalem” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Those who rejected and condemned Jesus showed that they preferred darkness to light. Those who cried for our Lord to be crucified revealed their inner darkness, their desperate need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 559 ratings
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    The last words of a dying man can tell us a great deal about his life; the last words of Jesus on the cross are a message to us of what his life was about and what our lives should be.

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: A. The last words of a dying man. 1. What are the four last words of an aggie? “…Hey, ya’ll, watch ‘is!” 2. The last words of a dying man tell us a great deal about him. B. Famous last words in history. 1. Entrepreneur, P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
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    A different look at the crucifixion

    THE 3 CROSSES OF CALVERY Place Allendale Baptist ( In view of a call) Date September 16, 2001 Luke 23:32-33: 39-43 Introduction Several days ago, my wife received an E-mail of sculptures of Jesus on the cross. The unique thing about these pictures they were of sculptures made of sand. Sand castles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Could Have Come Down, But He Didn't , Ain't You Glad?!

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    Grace & Mercy

    There is a song that was written based upon this scripture, the song writer penned, When Jesus hung on Calvary. People came from miles to see. They said if you be the Christ, then come down and save your life. But on this Good Friday I stand before you to say, well we know he could have, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The King Of The Jews

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    The whole point of the book of Matthew is to present Jesus as King.

    When anyone was to be crucified, under Roman law, they were marched through as many streets as possible on the way to the place of execution in order that the people might see the victim. In front of the victim there was a man who carried a placard. On the placard was written the crime for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Death Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 16,204 views

    As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

    The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
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    The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

    1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Doubting Disciples Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

    Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do

    Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
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    First of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

    Word #1- ?Father forgive them; for they know not what they do? Luke 23:34 In Gods Holy Word there may be at times when reading through the scripture that it seems like we have no hope. There may be times when it appears that God is very upset and wants nothing to do with us. But you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Making A Decision Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,855 views

    This account of the decision that Pilate made concerning Jesus has much to that it may be saying to us about decision making.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 64 “The Importance of Making a Decision” Luke 23:1-25 Jesus had just emerged at dawn from his religious trial before the Sanhedrin in which his admission that he was the Son of God had enraged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,879 views

    Luke tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the participants in the drama. As we see the death of Jesus from their perspective we become aware of the varied responses to the cross.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 65 “Responses To The Cross” Luke 23:26-43 In the last message (Sunday evening) we witnessed that Pilate had determined Jesus to be innocent. It was his desire to release Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The 3 Crosses

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound.

    The 3 Crosses Text: Luke 23.33-43 Thesis: To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound. Introduction: (1) One of the scenes of the crucifixion that has always stood out to me involved the 2 thieves between whom Jesus was crucified. (2) Let us note the 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lee Proctor avatar

    Reservation In Paradise

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    Those who relate to Jesus adversarially do not receive any response from HIM; those who request it receive from HIM assurance of existence in paradise.

    Text: Luke 23:32-43. Title: “Reservation in Paradise” King James Version Luke 23 32   And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33   And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The Robes Of Diversity Jesus Wore

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,694 views

    A look at the two robes placed on Jesus from the Jewish and Gentile kings, making all humanity guilty of his death for our sin.

    This sermon is based upon a message from Evangelist Tom Gilliam of Winterville GA from the "Glorious Garmets of Christ Series" and credit should be noted as to his authorship to the meat of this message. “The Robes of Diversity Jesus wore” Luke 23:11-12 And Herod with his men of war set him at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist