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  • James A. Kirkland avatar

    A Marvelous Faith

    Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Apr 19, 2016
     | 11,434 views

    Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion. In the passage we see 4 characteristics of a marvelous faith.

    Introduction • Last week we looked at the compassion a Christian ought to have. • Jesus showed it to us in the life of a Samaritan. • Today, in looking at a faith that caused Jesus to marvel, it is not in a Jewish preacher, or teacher. It is not in one of his disciples. It is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Edwards avatar

    Surely

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    One man, and one man only is wholly competent to tell us the story of the death of Jesus. That man is this roman centurion. It was this centurion, who sent his band of men across the brook Kedron in the soft moonlight to arrest Jesus.

    Hark 15:39...And when the centurion who stood facing him,saw that he so cried out, and gave up the s p i r i t , he said surely t h i s m a n i s t h e S o n o f G o d . ; S U R E L Y One man, and one man only is w h o l l y competent to tell us the story of the death ofJesus. That man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "credentials Of The King"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 5, 2022
     | 1,429 views

    This sermon is a series in Matthew.

    Title: “Credentials of the King” Scripture: Mt. 8:1-17 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 3-6-22 Intro: Credentials are a qualifications, achievements, personal qualities, or aspects of a person's background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something. State ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Speaking The Sure Truth Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    How the centurion and the soldiers said, "surely he was the Son of God," after Jesus had died.

    April 9, 2004 Matthew 27:45-54 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 When some of those standing there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Lessons On Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,868 views

    We have many lessons to learn about living an "incomparable faith" from the words and actions of a Roman Centurion."

    FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Luke 7:1-17 “Lessons on Faith” INTRODUCTION We learn in different ways. Some of us learn by reading, others by hearing and still others by hands on experience. There have been countless books written on the topic of faith. These have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Help! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    We serve a God who loves us, why do we have such a hard time asking for help? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    I have to begin this morning with a confession. When it comes to matters of technology, I’m a stereotypical male. I’ll figure it out, just leave me alone, don’t hand me the instruction book, I’ve got this. It shows up as I’m driving somewhere using the GPS. It used to really bug me when Terri ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Amazing Faith, What Makes It What It Is?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 20, 2019
     | 5,514 views

    We look at the centurion's faith to examine what makes someone's faith great.

    June 23, 2019 Luke 7:1-10 Do you have a strong faith or a weak faith? How do you really know? Professor Becker once told the story of how he was convinced that he didn’t have faith when he was a child because the pastor said something to the effect of, “When you have faith you won’t worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Magee avatar

    How To Treat The Successful Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    I want us to learn from Jesus as he interacts with a man with great success-- a Roman Centurion!

    A. "Welcome" B. Dody Gadient, a school-teacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had been teaching about. Traveling alone in a pick-up with a travel trailer in tow she launched out on her great adventure. One afternoon rounding a curve on I-5 near ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truly Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    Looking at the Roman Centurion and recounting what he saw to convince him Jesus truly was the Son of God

    Matthew 27:50-56 50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Amazing Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 391 views

    What we can learn from Jesus' encounter with a Roman centurion who had a faith that amazed Jesus

    “Amazing Faith...” Matthew 8:5-13 Prayer... OKAY – let’s do this! We are in a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. AND LISTEN – from our very first week diving into these 2000 year old words written by the x-tax collector, Our goal has been the same... The goal - to have a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Witnessed Signs Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 59,186 views

    At the moment of the Messiah’s death, God provided three miraculous signs. Matthew alone records all the supernatural events that accompany Jesus’ death. He aslo tells us of some of the people who witness the event & how some of them were affected.

    MATTHEW 27: [50] 51-56 WITNESSED SIGNS After Jesus dies the oppressive darkness over the earth is lifted. Everyone knew something significant had happened. The substitutionary death of Jesus brings light (salvation) to a world lost in sin and darkness, that is, to all those who accept Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Powerful, The Powerless, And The Prophet

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,673 views

    A sermon on Luke 7 encouraging listeners to cooperate with God in His plans for their lives.

    As I was looking at Luke chapter 7, what’s going on in Japan and right now, really ties in with what God is going show us today in the scripture, I believe. So open your Bible to Luke chapter 7. And the title of this morning’s topic is The Powerful the Powerless and the Prophet; The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Schulz avatar

    What Happened To Me Last Friday Series

    Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 12,742 views

    This is a unique first-person narrative sermon from the viewpoint of the Centurion at the cross who exclaimed "Truly this is the Son of God!"

    "WHAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST FRIDAY" Last Friday was a day I’ll never forget. I had to oversee three crucifixions. In and of itself, there was nothing unusual about that. I’ve had a lot more than that on one day - I’ve spent longer days at Golgotha. But last Friday I clocked six hours there for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    I Am Longius

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    An Easter Monologue from the eye of "Longius" the traditional name for the centurion who thrust his spear into Jesus side.

    Hey, do buddy, yeah you in the front row, you don’t see and Pharisees around do you? Ok, Hi, I am Longius and I am a Roman Centurion. These are strand days indeed. I’ve traveled the world in the service of Rome and Tiberius our Emperor and General. I’ve lived a life of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Our King Jesus Declared Righteous Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018
     | 3,478 views

    The Centurion at the crucifixion was one of the closest witnesses to the death of Jesus – and he becomes the first convert confessing Jesus as the righteous Son of God.

    Message Luke 23:47 Our King Jesus Declared Righteous Let’s start by putting ourselves at the foot of the cross. You are the centurion who is responsible for overseeing the crucifixion of Jesus. What sort of person are you? You are a person with a real sense of justice. That is what the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist