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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Were You There: Jesus The Crucified King Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
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    An invitation to come to the cross and meet Jesus

    Were You There? Good Friday, March 29, 2002 Intro: It is a haunting question – were you there? Of course, the literal answer for each of us is no, we weren’t actually present at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not like the witnesses we have just heard from. Not like Peter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Easter Message

    John 19:28-30 28Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, ¡§I am thirsty.¡¨„T 29A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ¡§It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: Pierced

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    He brought forth a bride for the first Adam from his side; now He has done the same for the Last Adam

    It has been said many times, that crucifixion must be the cruelest form of capital punishment ever devised by the mind of man. In our culture of comfort, and in a time when the pendulum of justice has swung so far away from the protection of society and so far toward the protection of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Day Of Destiny

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
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    In all of the thousands of days since creation, two days stand above all the rest. Let us look at a day of destiny--the day that Jesus died.

    "A Day of Destiny" Matthew 27:27-54 INTRODUCTION Think of the thousands of days since creation. Is it possible that any day stands above the rest? During this time of year we celebrate two momentous days. One is the day that Jesus died. There were three major phases to this day that changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disorder In The Court

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
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    Here we see three actions that take place in and around this illegal court. Which one best describes you? Which crowd are you in?

    Mark 14:43-65 DISORDER IN THE COURT INTRO: (Explain vss.51-52-This is from Mark’s perspective) Now read text…….. Here are some things not to say to a police officer: "Sorry, officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in." "Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?" "Hey, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 601 ratings
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    This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

    "The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hammer

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
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    Who is REALLY responsible for Jesus’ death?

    The Hammer *(To be preached after song “The Hammer”, by Ray Boltz) We all know how Jesus was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. Judas brought a large crowd with him and they were armed with swords and clubs. Pretty good odds in their favor you would think, about 100 to 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Watch The Lamb

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 22, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    Have we taken the the cross of Christ for granted? Take another look as we watch the Lamb!

    Watch the Lamb Acts 13:26-29 Good Friday service 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC A. The Message Sent to Us Carla Muir told this story: There was a certain old recluse who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Women Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
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    The women who were closest to our Lord reveal to us what the value of the cross is.

    Near the Cross of Christ John 19:16-30 How do we respond to such a dreadful story? Three reactions to Jesus: Pilate: Regretful sorrow. Chief priests: An offense.(v. 21) Soldiers:Get what they can take.(v. 23-24) Women: Faithful until the end. (v. 25) I.Near the cross, you will find loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

    Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished Shout The Victory

    Contributed by Larry Whitley on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    The Finish work of savation no human effort is needed, only what we try to added would ruin it.

    It Is Finished "SHOUTS OF VICTORY!" TEXT John 19: 19-30 Text Rev 21: 6 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Rev. 21:6 and he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Royal Refusals

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

    Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    The Alpha And Omega Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,739 views

    An expostion of Rev 1:1-8 focusing on Jesus being the beginning and end of our faith.

    “I am the Alpha and Omega” Pastor Jeff Williams Good Friday Service, 2003 I’d like to start tonight with a bit a trivia. Can anyone tell me who the first man to step foot on the moon? That’s right, Neil Armstrong. July 19, 1969 was a big day in the Williams household. My father had borrowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Peter: From Confidence To Cowardice To Cutting Love Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    This sermon got rather long, but I tried to show what Peter’s cowardice did to him and how Jesus dealt with it in a wonderful way. If you’ve got some time give it a perusal.

    March 2, 2005 Matthew 26:31-35, 69-67, John 21:15-19, When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Secret Soldiers, Secret Traitors"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    About two men who worked in secret. One for the Lord and one against.

    This portion of Mark’s gospel reads like a novel of intrigue and suspense. With the Passover on the horizon, the religious elite are plotting to murder Jesus. A woman, identified in John’s gospel as Mary, anoints the head of Jesus with costly perfume and it makes Judas angry. Not because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox