Sermons on It Was Good:

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

The Architect Of The Cross

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 27, 2002

Who was ultimately responsible for Jesus going to the Cross?

"The Architect of the Cross" Introduction: I was reading through this week from Matthew chapter 21 the account of Jesus entering into Jerusalem in triumph - the event that we celebrated last week on Palm Sunday - and my attention was drawn to verse 10, where it says: "And when He had come into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002

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

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

King Of My Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 29, 2002

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

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of God Displayed In The Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2002

God’s love is supremely exhibited in the cross of Christ.

The cross of Christ – by which we mean his suffering, and death, and resurrection – is a topic packed with significance. Without the cross, there would be no Christianity. No forgiveness of sins, no eternal life, no hope for the future, no power for this present life. The cross is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

El Gran Epitafio

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

Nadie tiene mejor epitafio que Cristo. Pero lo mejor es que no lo necesitó.

El gran epitafio Colosenses 2:13-15 1. Lo que Cristo logró en vida A. Cumplió las profecías (Hechos 3:18) B. Satisfizo toda justicia (Mateo 3:15) C Demostró todo poder (Marcos 2:10-12) D. Resistió toda tentación (Hebreos 4:15) E. Reveló al Padre (Juan 14:7) F. Fundó la iglesia (Mateo ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gloriándonos En La Cruz

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

El gloriarse en la cruz sugiere un espíritu de humildad, no uno de soberbia. Se allegan dos clases de personas para gloriarse en la cruz.

Gloriándonos en la cruz Gálatas 6:11-18 Introducción: El gloriarse en la cruz sugiere un espíritu de humildad, no uno de soberbia. Se allegan dos clases de personas para gloriarse en la cruz. 1. Los enemigos de la cruz (6:12, 13) A. Por su orgullo (6:12) pues quieren hacer una buena ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Temple In Me

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 12, 2002

Travel virtually to Athens, Ephesus, Beth Shean, Corinth and Jerusalem to understand Propitiation through the mind of a Greek man. "The Temple in Me" is the fruit of four trips overseas and months of rewriting.

After reading this sermon you can view pictures of these temples at http://pastorpeter.com. Under SELECTED TOPICS, click on the "The Temple in Me" The Temple in Me By Peter Marshall McLewin Everyday people cross our path, who know nothing of God’s love. They live with an inner rage because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Preparation

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 13, 2002

A monologue: Bar Timaeus follows Jesus to Jersualem; in the foreground he offers his first lamb, in the backgound Jesus is crucified.

The Day of Preparation (A monologue) I dreaded the announcement of the new moon. Depression gripped me. I could not face the beginning of another year of feasts and fasts excluded from the spiritual life of Israel. But what was a blind man to do? I did what I did every day. My son led me to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7-12, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Seder For Christians

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Mar 13, 2002

Passover Seder

Leader: We gather this evening to take part in a ceremony that has been observed by G-d’s people for over three-thousand years. As He led them into the wilderness, the L-rd spoke to Moses, saying: Leviticus 23:2-7 "Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ’The feasts of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Las 7 Palabras

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 16, 2002

Las ultimas palabras que Jesus habla fueron pronunciadas No detrás de un pulpito, en una plataforma o estrado; sino pendiente en una cruz, doliente, herido y sangrante.

Las 7 Palabras Entonces Jesús, clamando a gran voz, dijo: Padre, en tus manos encomiendo mi espíritu. Y habiendo dicho esto, expiro Lucas 23: 46. Introducción: La muerte de Cristo en el calvario es sin lugar a dudas el evento más espectacular que se haya jamás presenciado en toda la historia de ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Win Over Rejection Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Rejection is a universal experience that none of us escapes. The words of Jesus in verse 46 of Matthew 27 introduce us to a side of the human drama that will benefit us all: How do I cope with rejection and loneliness?

From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” – which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-47, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palabras De Vida De Un Moribundo

Contributed by J. Martin on Nov 17, 2003

Para nosotros, como cristianos, no hay palabras mas importantes que aquellas que Jesús habló en la cruz del Calvario. Aquellas palabras no fueron graciosas ni patrióticas, ni mucho menos fueron palabras de desesperación. Pero tienen para nosotros un sig

PALABRAS DE VIDA DE UN MORIBUNDO “Le respondió Simón Pedro: Señor, ¿a quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna.” (Juan 6:68) Nuestra sociedad tiene la costumbre de prestar atención a las ultimas palabras de personas moribundas. Estas palabras en ocasiones son impresas en libros o ...read more

Scripture: John 6:68

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Hope Through The Cross

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

We call it "Good Friday", but on that Friday when Jesus died seemed anything but good. But with the bad, there came hope.

HOPE THROUGH THE CROSS Area-wide Good Friday Service 2004 A. It is certainly great to see everyone here today for this area-wide combined Good Friday Service. Have you been BLESSED by being here TODAY? COMMENT: Our community has been through a lot lately with the devastating fire that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ