Sermons on last word:

"Words From The Cross: 'i Am Thirsty"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2015

A sermon about thirsting for and finding life in God.

"Words from the Cross: 'I'm Thirsty'" John 19:28-30 Have you ever been really, really thirsty, but there was no water or even soda to be found? When I'm really thirsty and I am not able to have a drink, I have a hard time thinking about anything else. I might fantasize about an icy cool ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul's Parting Words

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 6, 2022

Paul shares last words to Timothy and us.

Paul’s Parting Words 2 Timothy 1:1-14 1. Many have given us Last words such as NC State head coach Jim Valvano's "Don't Ever Give Up" • Martin Luther King’s last words ““Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 13, 2014

Let me stress a point here, when we fail to forgive, we are actually torturing ourselves; because bitterness causes depression, inability to sleep, tension and much more.

THE FIRST WORD OF JESUS ON THE CROSS! Luke 23:34-Jesus said: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Memorize) Day 34- Mathew 5:44 “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”(Memorize) These are the most awesome words uttered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Words For The End Of The Year (New Years Eve)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 31, 2023

These last words of scripture for the end of the year resonated in my spirit this morning. Take a moment and see for yourself.

I have been listening to the Daily Audio Bible (DAB, DAB-Chronoligical and DAB-Kids) since 2014, and hear the completeness of GOD's WORD, the Bible, every day of the year. I love using the DAB as a tool to listen to the Bible on a daily basis, because FAITH increases when you get GOD's ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Revelation 22:7-21, Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of The Cross: 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 20, 2015

The first two words of the cross - "Father, forgive them..." and "Today you will be with Me in Paradise."

Two men are hanging on a cross. Together they have lived a life of crime. They have been cast out by society. They have been found guilty of their crimes. And now it seems they will enter eternal damnation together. Two men joined together by their evil nature. Two men united by their criminal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: *other

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 16, 2015

Advice, Last words, Leaders, Peace, Revenge

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Final Instructions 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (pg. 826) September 20, 2015 Introduction: I will never ever forget Christmas of 2003...a few weeks earlier I’d sat with mom and dad in the doctor’s office as he gave us the news that dad’s cancer had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 “Extreme Forgiveness!” Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 6 (Spiritual Thirst) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2013

Christ thirsted for more than water on the cross. He also thirsted for our salvation. We must thirst for him the way he thirsts for us for us to be truly satisfied.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates His knowledge of scripture. He also demonstrates His humanity and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 7 (Victory Proclaimed) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 27, 2013

The power behind the word tetelestai proclaims victory for man. Our sin account is paid in full. All future charges are automatically covered.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fifth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ, with three simple words, proclaims the ultimate victory in a life-long struggle ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015

Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Psalm 69:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

So what do we learn about Jesus? First, prayer was at the heart of Jesus’ life. The second thing we learn is that no person is beyond hope. Third, don’t stop praying. Fourth, don’t forget the mission

“Father, forgive them” Luke 23:33-38 The last words of a person’s life are a mysterious thing. Some last words reveal a lot about the personality of the person. They can speak volumes about their heart and who they are. P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 “How were the receipts today at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

With Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 24, 2015

This is the final lesson from the Behold the Man series. We have looked at how some have seen him, including the Father's view as His Son, the Anointed One. This lesson looks at Jesus as he sees himself -- as having all authority in heaven and on earth.

1. Review: The last few weeks have been a series on "Behold the Man" -- words that Pilate spoke as he presented Jesus to the people. * We have seen our need to see him for who he is. * Last week we looked at him from the Father's perspective as He declared of Jesus, "This is my beloved son in whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 11, 2013

A summary of how the gospel is presented in the seven sayings Christ uttered from the Cross.

1. Introduction a. Learning how to listen for and hear God, understanding His instructions for and to us, and learning how to apply them in our lives is not unlike learning a craft or a skill and honing from apprentice to journeyman to master level. (1) It requires a desire to never be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

Tetelestai It Is Finished

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 25, 2021

All of us have unfinished things cluttering up our lives rather it is the bed half made this morning, the unfinished bottle of Keto diet pills in the cabinet that was part of the new you that was supposed to happen back on January 1.

The Power of It is Finished By Bishop Melvin Maughmer, Jr. John 19 28 & 30 says “After this, when Jesus knew that all things were now accomplished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, he said, ‘I thirst. Then when he received the sour wine Jesus said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus' Final Words (Part 2)

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

In Part 2, we take up the remaining four sayings of Jesus on the cross. We shall study how the gospel writer used the OT background in the death of Christ. It will give us a good grasp of the significance of Jesus’ last words on the cross.

A Word of Abandonment “‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me’” (Matt. 27:46)? I have heard many eloquent sermons on the “seven sayings.” However, the speakers rarely look into the OT texts that Jesus used in His last seven sayings. Yet how the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30, Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist