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  • Scott Mathews avatar

    3 Hours Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on May 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    A part of the series, "12 Hours." A series on the last 12 hours of Jesus’life leading up to Easter.

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas by Scott Mathews 3/4/04 Luke 23:44-56 (p. 734) The Passion of the Christ 2:59:59 HOURS Scene 1: Darkness at Golgotha (v. 44-49). “It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth our” (v. 44). “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Start At The Manger... Then Go To The Cross

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    Consider the questions of "why the manger" and "why the cross?"

    Start at the Manger… then go to the Cross 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this census. 4And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Three Lessons From A Thief

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 28,178 views

    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

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    One Man's Courage Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    Joseph of Arimathea demonstrated the courage to step-out and be counted for Christ.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 67 “One Man’s Courage” Luke 23:50-56 “The evangelist Billy Sunday use to tell of a professing Christian who got a job in a lumber camp that had a reputation of being very ungodly. A friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,633 views

    The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

    THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 3,939 ratings
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    Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

    Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Standing Around The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,572 views

    Will consider the different attitudes and circumstances of the people who are detailed at the scene of the crucifixion, especially the penitent thief

    1. Title: Standing Around The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 27:32-50; Mark 15:20-47; *Luke 23:26-56, John 19:16-40 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 4-9-06, 3rd in the series “Walk To The Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to consider the different attitudes and circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Reactions To The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,620 views

    How do you react to the cross of Jesus? It may say a lot about your spiritual condition and your relationship to Christ. Learn how many of the witnesses reacted.

    If you really want to get a reaction on something from somebody-mention the cross of Jesus Christ. From the recent Mel Gibson movie The Passion of the Christ, right on back through the generations and millennia-mentioning the cross instantly puts people into several camps and creates a response ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ernest Flores avatar

    Surveying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

    Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #8: ‘what's So ‘good' About Good Friday? Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection

    Luke 23:33-56 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection Journeying with Jesus through Lent #8: ‘What’s so ‘GOOD’ about Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,193 views

    A short meditation on the final words of Jesus on the cross.

    ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit’ We come to the 7th and final word that Jesus spoke from the cross... Jesus has said, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Jesus has said to the believing criminal, crucified by his side, “I tell you the truth, today you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - "Good Friday" Service

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,571 views

    This is a dramatic Service based upon some of the “Stations of the Cross.” Partially adapted from a Service originally developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild, Version 2. (A large PowerPoint file is available - #400.)

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THE WAY OF THE CROSS - An Easter Season - "Good Friday" Service (The PowerPoints used with this presentation are available at no charge by emailing me at mnewland@sstelco.com and requesting #400. Because these are photos this is a large file.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Les Puryear avatar

    The Miracle Of The Burial Of Jesus

    Contributed by Les Puryear on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,574 views

    The burial of Jesus was a wonderful miracle wrought by God. Normally, victims of crucifixion were not buried. So how did Jesus escape the normal disposal of a crucified body? This sermon tells how God did it.

    INTRODUCTION - ”JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA" 1. Easter has come and gone. 2. We have spent much time grieving over the cross and celebrating the resurrection of Christ. 3. Today, I’d like to tell you one more story about the resurrection. 4. If this part of the story of the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Is Buried Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

    Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed