Sermons on Good Shepherds:

Snatching Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

This Good Friday message looks at the triumph of the Cross.

Good Friday, April 21, 2000 Sports writers are not known for their sparkling way with the English language, but there has always been one phrase that catches my attention each time it is used. It is the expression "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Used when a team is down, the odds ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Really Compassion Look Like - The Parable Of The Good Samaritan” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus in the Parable of the Good Samaritan tells us three things about compassion.

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 2 "What Does Real Compassion Look Like" Or The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 “There is a funny story about St Peter admitting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Yours, Mine, Or Ours Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#10 in Proverbs & Parables Series. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Proverbs. Looks at attitudes: What’s yours is mine and I’m going to take it. What’s mine is mine and I’m going to keep it. What’s mine is yours and I’m going to share it.

YOURS, MINE, or OURS Proverbs 19-20 INTRODUCTION: I read an article where a pastor told about a woman who fainted in church one Sunday while he was preaching. She fell over and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cedar

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Conducting a Christian Passover meal. A means of combining he jewish festiva with our Christian faith.

Seder – An Order of Service and Explanation to the Passover Meal A. Welcome and Blessing Read EXODUS 12:12-20 and LUKE 22:14-16 B. Recline at the table C. The 15 Steps to the Sedar then begin: 1. Kadesh – Sanctify (Reading and Foot Washing) 2. Urchatz – Cleanse 3. Karpas – Appetizer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Love In Action

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The parable of the good Samaritan

Love In Action Luke 10:25-37 April 17, 2005 Luke 10:25-28 (NLT) One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?" [26] Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?" [27] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Good Friday address

IT IS FINISHED GOOD FRIDAY 2001 I am sure like me you have often said, with some satisfaction, ‘It is finished.’ Sometimes we hear children say those words and we know that the opposite is actually the case. This Good Friday I want just to spend a few moments thinking together what Jesus meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reflections On The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

reflections on the cross

REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Royal Refusals

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

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

Scripture: Mark 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Nothing To You?

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

Good Friday address with the text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was inflicted on me, that the Lord brought on me in the day of His fierce anger”

In parts Matthew’s passion & death narrative is read throughout the service which had the sermon very near the end & was followed with an extended period of silence. Text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Would Be Crucified Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 10, 2003

the prediction of the melting and crucifixion of Christ

April 9, 2003 Psalm 22:14-16 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 11, 2003

God took the vilest, ugliest, most sinful thing and by His love, transformed it into something that we would wear around our necks, or place in a our sanctuaries. Is there something in your life that He could do the same to?

Tell your neighbor, "There is a message in the cross and you need to know what it is!" Then look at your other neighbor and ask, "What is the message of the cross?" Chris was explaining basic Christian theology to Jen when they were quit a bit younger. He said, “You see Jen, it was Jesus’ job to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 11, 2003

Christ’s words, "It is finished," describe and summarize his life and ministry; his victory over the powers of sin, evil, and death.

Sermon for Good Friday Yr B, 18/04/2003 Based on Jn. 19:30 “It is finished” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Here we are on Good Friday, the most solemn day of the entire church year. This day has also been called Holy Friday and Black Friday. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

Consumado Es

Contributed by Jorge Monsiváis on Jul 29, 2005

La sexta palabra pronunciada por Nuestro Señor Jesucristo en la Cruz.

CONSUMADO ES... Juan 19:30 La sexta palabra que nuestro Señor Jesucristo pronunció en la cruz se registra en el evangelio según San Juan 19:30. "Cuando Jesús hubo tomado el vinagre, dijo: Consumado es. Y habiendo inclinado la cabeza, entregó el espíritu." En esta Mañana deseo exponer tres ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

All Things. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 3, 2015

Since God knows us better than we know ourselves, He knows what it takes to get us to move, to motivate us, to change us!!

Romans 8:28-And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. We are not always sure why things happen in our life, far too many of us have had some horrible events that has happened to us, we have had love ones taken ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tenebrae Service: Are You In The Crowd?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

This is an actual Tenebrae (Good Friday) service that was held.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn experience. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist