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  • Mike Turner avatar

    He Didn't Come Down

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,826 views

    When challenged to do so......Jesus didn’t come down !

    He Didn’t Come Down Matthew 27:40-43 Vs 40-43 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    The Preaching Our Lord's Funeral

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------------------ THE PREACHING OUR LORD’S FUNERAL LUKE 23:26-49 You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene. C. We are told in the Garden that "He began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,061 views

    The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

    VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 36,017 views

    A look at the last words of Christ from the cross

    Lk. 23.46 From the Cross: Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit 1. I know it may seem a little strange to still be considering the cross on Easter Sunday. I mean, after all, today is the day we are to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not His death. But I think if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,870 views

    As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

    The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Study In Luke 23:32-49

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 21, 2012
     | 7,585 views

    It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fri

    05-20-2012 Study in Luke 23:32-49 It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fringe upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Boasting In The Most Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 5,752 views

    The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

    Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Greatest Price Ever Paid”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,199 views

    Jesus bore our sin in His boy on the cross and suffered in our place.

    1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 33)? The Bible says a thick darkness covered the land for three hours, from noon until three in the afternoon, when the sun would ordinarily be at its height and shining its brightest. Some have supposed this darkness was from an solar eclipse a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Carry Your Cross?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    Looking at Simon being forced to carry the cross, we consider the call of each Christian to carry a cross as part of the life of faith.

    SIMON'S TASK: Simon was called on to carry the cross. - Mark 15:21. OUR TASK: We are called on to carry our cross. - Mark 8:34. - It’s not just Simon who was called on to carry the cross. As part of the Christian life, we are called to carry our cross as well. - This is confusing to many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross: Why Did Jesus Die? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,900 views

    In this lesson we learn about the significance of the cross as well as various reactions to the cross.

    Scripture Today is the fourth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Prabhakar Jacobs avatar

    The Seven Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

    Contributed by Prabhakar Jacobs on May 2, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 148,057 views

    This is a sermon about the last seven words or expressions that Jesus said before his death on the Cross of Calvary on Good Friday ,

    There are seven words, the last seven expressions of Jesus Christ which he uttered on the Cross at Calvary (Golgotha in Hebrew according to John 19:17, meaning a place of a skull (Mark 15:22). The testimony of a dying man holds more value in the court. So the words of Christ on Calvary carry legal ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    It Is Finished!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    The finished work of Christ has provided all that you will ever need to secure your salvation.

    It Is Finished! John 19:28-30 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darryl Bell avatar

    You Really Matter To God Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    Jesus’ excruciating death opened the way to God.

    You Really Matter to God; Mark 15:16-47; Psalm 22; 6th of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 6th Lent (Palm Sunday); 4-9-06; Darryl Bell Max Lucado wrote "[The cross] rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond...History has idolized it and despised it, gold plated it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    He Chose The Nails Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,163 views

    Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

    In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What Paul Beleived About The Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,467 views

    Paul never boasted , but in the Cross.

    “What Paul believed about the Cross” . 14May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whichB the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 1. Note according J.C. Ryle, Paul never boasted in national ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist