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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Who Do You Say He Is?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,595 views

    I share just a few thoughts of who Jesus is. Our text describes Him as King, Lord, and Prophet. He is that and more.

    Our text,in verse ten asks the question, "Who Is this?" Verse eleven answers the questions this way, "This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Matthew 16, Jesus asked the disciples "Who say ye that I am?" the disciples answered saying, "Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some Elias; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,861 views

    A Good Friday Meditation.

    John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray a picture of evil.... The unfair trial, the agony of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do You Know? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    An imaginative reconstruction of the dialogue between the repentant and unrepentant thieves, to be spoken by two preachers. Focuses on the old dilemma, whether God hears prayer.

    Unrepentant Thief (U): "Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? ... What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Of My Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    This is a Good Friday service emphasizing why Christ really is our King despite how bad it appears to have a king crucified.

    Good Friday King of My Life March 29, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, we see King Arthur standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him you would have no idea he was king. In fact, when Guinevere first met Arthur, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Selling Self To Caesar

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    A Good Friday sermon

    READ: JOHN 19:14-16 TEXT: “We have no king but Caesar” (VERSE 15B) “Good Friday”. Have you ever thought about the irony of that? “GOOD Friday”. Have you ever been tempted to think that perhaps another name for the day might be more appropriate? Perhaps:“Solemn Friday”, or “Dark Friday”. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rose Of Sharon

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    This was an Easter Message given for a large group of teenagers.

    The Rose of Sharon Selected Passages March 27, 2002 For this message there is a demonstration aspect that makes the message better understood. I used a single red rose for the main part of the message and slowly tore the petals off of the rose as I described the suffering of Jesus. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Price Betrayal?

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,050 views

    Judas’ price was 30 pieces of silver. Do you have a price?

    WHAT PRICE BETRAYAL? MATTHEW 26: 14-16 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Palm Sunday 2000 What is this? The ultimate betrayal for the mere price of thirty pieces of silver? There has been another time when the people of Jerusalem valued the prophet Zechariah at 30 pieces of silver, but that was pay for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,834 views

    Jesus is calling His people to live a life of practical love for the world to see.

    Practical Love Luke 10:29-37 October 21, 2001 Introduction A survivor of a Nazi death camp wrote these words very bitterly: "Here’s to a world that did not care. To those who had eyes but would not see. To those who had ears but would not hear. To those who had voices but would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Women Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,985 views

    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

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    At The Foot Of The Cross: Powerlessness Series

    Contributed by Kathleen Kisner on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    The Good Friday story told from the viewpoint of Salome

    Oh my, what an exhausting day! Crucificitions should be banned! There are cruel and a horrible way to die. I know that the great and mighty Roman government thinks it is a great way to reduce crime, but I think they are wrong. They just make innocent people, like my sister, suffer. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Disorder In The Court

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    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
     | 88,453 views

    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
     | 4,534 views

    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

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,718 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
     | 9,428 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