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  • Jason Jones avatar

    He Cares For You Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2009
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    Easter Series on the seven cries from the Cross. this first one deals with the first three about Jesus’ care and concern for others in His last hour.

    Text: Luke 23:34, 43, John 19:26, Title: He Cares for You, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/29/09, AM A. Opening illustration: quote 1 Peter 5, emphasizing “…He cares for you,” in verse 7, B. Background to passage: The cross is the centerpiece of salvation history, the linchpin upon which God’s glory hangs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
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    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

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    Lessons Learned From Two Criminals

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
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    Tonight, I want to look at two people and the truths they teach us. They are the criminals that hung on the cross on each side of Jesus, the day Jesus was crucified.

    Lessons learned from two Criminals Luke 23:32-43 Introduction I expect to learn things when I read the teachings of Jesus, after all, even the Jews who rejected Jesus saw Him as a Great Rabbi, a Great Teacher. I expect to learn things when I read the writings of the Apostles because these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contradiction Or Conversion?

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
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    A sermon of the majesty of God’s grace. This displays the ability of Christ to draw a man and save him, even when the penitent is at death’s door.

    Texts: Matthew 27:33-44 Mark 15:27-32 Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 “And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Crosses

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 2, 2008
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    Cut out 4 crosses of paper use different colors use one with each point. Use red for Jesus. take 1 cross for each point.

    Cross # 1 the unbeliver Luke 23:39 _________________________________________ (1) Thief with doubt (2) Made lite of Jesus (3) Would not except (4) Satan still had a hold on him even as he death was up on him. _____________________________________________ Cross #2 The believer Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stained-Glass Jesus

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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    Jesus was no more himself than when He hung on the cross as the Savior of the world. The seven last sayings of Christ revealed seven ‘stained-glass vignettes’ of the God-man — on display forever in the annals of Christianity.

    Jesus was no more himself than when He hung on the cross as the Savior of the world. The seven last sayings of Christ revealed seven ‘stained-glass vignettes’ of the God-man — on display forever in the annals of Christianity. Our view of Jesus would be incomplete had we not seen these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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    Often romanticized, bejeweled, and loved as beautiful – but symbol of the cross was nothing of the sort when Jesus met it two thousand years ago. It was the most hideous, damnable, obscene instrument of death one could imagine.

    Often romanticized, bejeweled, and loved as beautiful – but symbol of the cross was nothing of the sort when Jesus met it two thousand years ago. It was the most hideous, damnable, obscene instrument of death one could imagine. The cross was man’s best attempt at a torturous hell on earth. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Famous Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Cristopher Luaya on May 28, 2010
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    Jesus uttered the Seven Famous Words before He died on the cross. He is giving us messages through His seven precious words.

    Christ came into this world as King. It is not the kingdom of this world but it is the kingdom of God within us—within our hearts. It is the kingdom of truth—the kingdom of grace. In John 18:37, Jesus answered to Pilate, saying, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Good, Good Friday

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
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    One message of 4 being delivered Friday at 12pm

    Good, Good Friday Text: Luke 23:32-43 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Via Dolorosa Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2011
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    On His way to the cross Jesus ministers to the weeping women and then ON the cross He seeks the forgiveness of those who placed Him there. A true reflection of God’s love for humanity.

    The Via Delarosa – READ THE PASSAGE [v.26-38] Since His arrest in the garden Jesus had not slept, and had been questioned on 4 separate occasions, none of which revealed any wrongdoing. Jesus had be treated roughly and beaten severely by the Temple guard and we know from Mark’s Gospel account [Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Crosses @ Calvary

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 15, 2011
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    This incident, on the road to Calvary, and then at the sight of the crucifixion, reveals both God and man as they truly are. It exposes man as incredibly cruel, and God as amazingly kind and compassionate. It is man who is evil, and God who is good.

    Opening illustration: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various facial expressions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 2nd Thief Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011
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    Both thieves on the cross insulted Jesus... to begin with. Why did the 2nd thief refuse to accept the love and promises of Christ? What drove him to curse Jesus even as he was dying?

    When the police arrest a suspect – what’s the first thing they are required by law to do? That’s right - “read him his rights”. "You have a right to remain silent ..." etc. What’s the official name for that process? The Miranda Warning. When a suspect has been read his rights they often say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Acceptable Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 18, 2011
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    Jesus’ death was the sacrifice that was finally acceptable to God.

    The Acceptable Sacrifice April 17, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ death was the sacrifice that was finally acceptable to God. Focus Passage: Luke 23:33-46 Supplemental Passage: Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concerns From The Cross-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011
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    1 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

    CONCERNS From The CROSS-I Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Choosing Change (The Criminal And The Soldier) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
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    #5 and last in series, about changes that Jesus makes in people.

    Luke 23:32-49 – Were You There? #5 – Choosing Change (The Criminal and the Centurion) Today we are wrapping up our series on Were You There? I hope that we have been able to see ourselves, good or bad, in the lives of those who witnessed the cross of Christ. Maybe we saw ourselves as religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist