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  • Tim Bond avatar

    The Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
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    Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

    The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Do You Know? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,755 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

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 529 ratings
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    Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

    Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

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    Three Lessons From A Thief

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
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    What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.

    THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Tomas avatar

    The Kingship Of Christ

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
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    A reflection on the three crosses of Calvary in relation to the Kingship of Christ.

    SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading 2 Sam. 5:1- ·Psalm 122:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 1:12-20 ·Gospel Lk. 23:35-43 REFLECTION Long ago, a preacher shared with his congregation the urgency of repentance. To his passionate plea, one of the members replied, “Remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "There Is "More,” Always More Than The Surface Reality.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    Year C. Christ the King Luke 23: 33-43 November 25, 2001 Title: “There is “more,” always more than the surface reality.”

    Year C. Christ the King Luke 23: 33-43 November 25, 2001 Title: “There is “more,” always more than the surface reality.” Jesus is crucified between two criminals and insulted by Jewish leaders and Roman soldiers and one of the criminals. The inscription over his head, both his title and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Our Servant King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
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    Jesus gives us the perfect model of a servant leader.

    LUKE 23:33-43 “OUR SERVANT KING” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA There is a song by the rock band, Gethro Tulle in which some of the lyrics say something like this, “If Jesus saves, why didn’t He save Himself?” And unfortunately, I’m afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The King Of Paradise

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Jesus is God and King, and we see that on Good Friday.

    Luke 23:35-43: Give Me the Heart of a Thief. Is the United States paradise? In my travels, I’ve learned to love the United States. Compared to a lot of other countries, it is paradise. When you look at some other countries, especially the ones that have been on the news lately, you realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
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    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Jesus, Remember Me, When You Come Into Your Kingdom

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,011 views

    Last Sunday of Ordinary Time (Christ the King). Prisoners give us an insight into the special relationship of Christ and the two thieves. Sermon mentions baptism also.

    Sermon: Christ the King, 25th November 2001 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Last Sunday, we celebrated Prisoner’s Sunday, and we prayed for all imprisoned, their families on the outside, and those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Is The King Of The Jews

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    Last Sunday in End Times – Christ the King Sunday Jesus is the King of the Jews 1. He is a king that the world does not recognize 2. He is a king that takes us to paradise Sermon Text: Luke 23:35-43 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Dying Thief Series

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    The dying thief teaches us how to respond to Christ

    ENCOUNTERS WITH CHRIST: THE DYING THIEF TEXT: LUKE 23:39-43 We can say several things about how Jesus met people. He always approached the human soul the same way. His purpose was to elicit faith in his personhood. As to his methods, Jesus never approach two human souls the same way. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 13,615 views

    The cross is God’s gift of a second chance to us with a guaranteed lifeline. Which of the two criminals that Jesus was crucified with are you like? What will your final answer be to Jesus?

    Is That Your Final Answer? Luke 23:32-43 I am amazed at what becomes popular in our culture sometimes. ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" became a huge hit about a year and a half ago. Regis Philbin is now a household name. Phrases like, "Is that your final answer?" have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    All The Characters In This Play.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    Year C. Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001

    Year C. Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Luke 23:1-49 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor e-mail: pastor@southshore.com web page: http://lordofthelake.org/ Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to develop the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    The Two thieves on the crosses represent the response of sinful man to the Cross of Redemption paid in full by Jesus Christ our Saviour.

    I. The Cross of Rebellion-Verse 39 A. Distorted Knowledge of Christ, The Messiah 1. Crowd-Verse 35 2. Soldiers-Verse 36-37 Application: Be careful what you accept as Truth. B. Deny his Condition 1. Deceitful heart 2. Pride 3. Self-Center C. Deny his guilt- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist