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  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Dead And Buried Series

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    The death and burial of Jesus Christ

    This entire Easter message series includes: #1 - Betrayed and sentenced - John 18:1 - John 19:6 #2 - Dead and Buried - Matthew 27:27-61 #3 - Alive and Risen - Matthew 28:1-10 INTRODUCTION Last week we saw in the scriptures how Jesus Christ was betrayed by Judas, deserted by his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behind The Rock Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,866 views

    Message #5 of 6 leading us up to Resurrection Sunday. this outline is looking at 3 things Behind the Rock

    Behind the Rock Matthew 27:57-66 Easter Series Message #5 Pastor Jerry Stepp Adam Clark Commentary; But who can reflect on the state of the poor disciples, during the whole of the time in which our blessed Lord lay under the empire of death, without sharing their sorrows! When he expired on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
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    Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

    Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crisis Of The Cross

    Contributed by John White on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    A look at the implications of the actions of some of those who participated in the crucifixion drama.

    THE CRISIS OF THE CROSS Matthew Chapter Twenty-Seven The life and ministry of Jesus Christ might be summed up with one simple statement, "He set His face toward Calvary." He was truly born to die. Not as men die, but to die a complete and vicarious death; physically, mentally, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    Thank God, Jesus Did Not Purchase A Grave

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on May 23, 2005
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     | 7,128 views

    Jesus the son of the living GOD created everything on this earth. Yet he came down from heaven to borrow Joseph tomb to demostrate his love and power.

    This text begins a few hours after the death of Jesus Christ. Understand that Jesus died around 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon or what they called in the King James version of the Bible the 9th hour. The evening was coming, but this evening was not an ordinary evening because it was the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

    March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Resurrection Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 28, 2008
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     | 11,314 views

    Consider Joseph of Arimathea pre-resurrection story to inspire our post-resurrection faith.

    Resurrection faith 57As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Victory Of A Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Jesus has won us the victory, and we need to start living in that victory.

    The Victory of the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:45-61 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott is his book The Cross of Christ, wrote, "It is impossible to read the New Testament with being impressed by the atmosphere of joyful confidence which pervades it, and which stands out in relief against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Broken Body & A Borrowed Tomb Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2012
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     | 17,992 views

    In the death of Jesus we see God’s Directing: God’s: 1) The Rich (Mt. 27:57–60), 2) The Relatives (Mt. 27:61), 3) The Religious (Mt. 27:62–66)

    One of the majestic attributes of God is His absolute sovereignty, His supreme rulership and ultimate control over all things in the universe. He has created and He sustains all things that exist, and He ordains and brings to pass all things that happen. Nowhere in Scripture is God’s incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Display Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 19, 2011
     | 3,360 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    The Display Of Christ Matthew 27:57-66 1. The Want of Joseph (27:57-60) A. The Prophecy (27:57a) evening had come . Isaiah 53:1-12 was fulfilled; His suffering & death (v. 9) . Matthew 12:40; 16:21; 26:61 = His burial . Evening was from 3pm to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of A Tomb Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2009
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    This is a stewardship message looking at the gift given to Christ by Joseph of Arimathea.

    When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine last year she had to sign a form telling how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. What do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    La Resurreccion De Jesucristo

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 120,441 views

    Evidencias de la resurreccion de Jesucristo. y los beneficios que recibimos por la resurreccion.

    LA RESURRECCIÓN DE JESUCRISTO Era el 27 de Febrero de 1991. La señora Ruth Dillow estaba en su casa, de repente el teléfono sonó. Eran noticias del Pentágono. Su hijo Clayton había caminado en un terreno minado. Murió. No pudieron juntar sus restos. Ella se enfermó. No quería comer. Solo quería ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Friday?? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,863 views

    The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

    If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Borrowed For A Time

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012
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    God has lent us this eternal life to carry within us until that which was borrowed is returned to Him. What are you doing with your borrowed time?

    Borrowed for a Time The Burial of Jesus Matthew 27:57-61 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cross-Purposes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,475 views

    Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

    Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free