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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Buts Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024
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     | 1,332 views

    The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

    Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    At The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
     | 990 views

    The final week of Jesus ministry and He is always teaching us new things about Him and what He has done for us.

    At the Cross Luke 23:32-43 Good Morning everyone- We are glad that you have joined us this morning and I invite you to open your bibles to John 12 and then Luke 23:32-43 We have been in a study of the final week of Jesus ministry where He goes to the cross and his resurrection celebration on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Palm Sunday 2025

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 15, 2025
     | 325 views

    Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey to the cheers of the crowd.

    What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-13-2025 What an Entrance! In college, I went to a comedy concert on campus with Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and Jay Leno. When it was time for Jay to take the stage, the lights went down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering, Death And Resurrection Of The Son Of God

    Contributed by Lay Man on Apr 15, 2017
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    The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried.

    He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. - Mark 8:31 The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Final Words (Part 1)

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 26, 2017
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    This sermon expounds the first three of the last sayings of Jesus on the cross. The method is exegetical and expository, drawing out the authorial intent and context of the words of Luke, Matthew, and John.

    Every year, most Christian churches in the Philippines hold the “Siete Palabras,” or “Seven Sayings” services, stressing the last seven words of Jesus on the cross. I remember every Good Friday back in the 70s, Fellowship Baptist Church of Bacolod would hold a special Seven Sayings service at 2-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Beautiful For Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017
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     | 9,235 views

    This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

    She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fasting For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015
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    In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

    There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Who Is This? On A Donkey!”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,887 views

    Palm Sunday, The events of Holy Week will change the normal human understanding of life and death. After 2020 nothing will be normal again. Jesus knew how the week would end...not with His death, but with His resurrection which changes life and hope.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 28, 2021 Text: Matthew 21:10-11 Palm Sunday Redeemer “Who Is This? On a Donkey!” On this Palm Sunday, I am disappointed that we are not worshiping together in our sanctuary. It does not matter to Jesus. He wants His story told. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter Preparations - Part 3

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022
     | 1,593 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon

    Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    But, Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2019
     | 7,181 views

    The truth of Good Friday is revealed after the but.

    It was supposed to be a day marked with celebration, but it was a day defined by tragedy. It was supposed to be a day friends gathered together, but it was a day that friends scattered. It was supposed to be a day when people paused to remember what God had done for man, but it instead people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Lift Our Voices Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2024
     | 632 views

    The first in a 4-part stewardship series. This week explores the stewardship of our worship

    September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 5:12-15; Psalm 84; Luke 11:1-13 We Lift Our Voices Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our fall stewardship emphasis comes from the hymn “We Are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Follow The Leader To His Trial Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,429 views

    There were two trials the night Jesus was arrested. One was illegal but formal. The other trial was in the court of public opinion. Peter didn't do so well in his trial.

    You can hear the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8241541 ? During the pastorate of Henry Ward Beecher in Indianapolis he preached a series of sermons upon drunkenness and gambling, incidentally scoring the men of the community who profited by these sins. During the ensuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resolute Within Vacillating Winds

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020
     | 2,106 views

    Jesus maintains his unwavering course to the cross through the events of Holy Week

    April 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54 Resolute within Vacillating Winds Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Lawrence Pertillar wrote the poem “By the Shift of Winds.” It starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,894 views

    Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

    Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Apr 6, 2023
     | 1,855 views

    How can one describe such a day? The wrongdoing of all humanity putting to and end An innocent man the son of God

    Good Friday! Jesus in my place or Jesus took our place How can one describe such a day? The wrongdoing of all humanity putting to and end An innocent man the son of God Jesus had a restless time the whole night! 1. The Last supper (its an intimate time) Mark 14:22-23 2. Garden of gethsemane ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God