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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Gambling With The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
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    Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

    Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 249 ratings
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    The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

    TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    The Messages Of The Three Crosses On Calvary

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
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    Each cross on calvary carries a message: we see a cross of redemption, a cross of rejection, and a cross of repentance.

    Picture in your mind one of the drawings or paintings that you have seen portraying Christ’s crucifixion. If the artist based his or her rendering of Calvary on the Bible’s account you probably saw three crosses in the picture. Although there were three crosses I am assuming one was probably more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Greatest Indipendence Day

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
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    The Cost of freedom is high. Lets look at how high it really is and what we should give in the quest for it.

    THE GREATEST INDEPENDENCE DAY Introduction: As we come together today we are looking forward to a national holiday, the Fourth of July. Picnics, BBQ’s, watermelons and Kids but it’s not really what it is and that’s the sad part. I want to look at that and also I want to look at the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    Independence Day

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
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    Independence Day & just when it all started.

    INDEPENDENCE DAY Today we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. Many people celebrate a variety of different ways. Some with Bar-B-Q’s charcoaling Rib Eyes, Ribs, and Chickens. While others like myself work at merchandising those items for sell. We enjoy our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

    JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seven Words Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
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    An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

    SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Watchers On The Hill Part 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    The third sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series (communion meditation)

    (Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?The One in the Middle? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) On my office door is this poster that features a reproduction of Hyatt Moore?s painting The Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Golgotha, In The Shadow Of Death Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
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    This is the second in an Easter series. This sermon deals with the power and reality of forgiveness found in the shadows of death.

    Shadows of the Cross Pt 2 – Golgotha, In the Shadow of Death Luke 23:33-49 Last week we walked in Gethsemane’s shadows – facing the broken promises, broken religion, and Jesus’ broken heart. Today we move further into the shadows – as we enter the very shadows of death. This passage opens on a ...read more

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    The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005
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    A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

    Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Last Minute Pardon Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,224 views

    Last minute pardon and everyday service.

    35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Two Men And A King

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 27, 2005
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    Taking a look at the two other men on crosses, one to the left of Christ and one to the right. What do they represent and what can we lear from them?

    Easter Sunday Service – March 27th 2005 “Two men and a King” We would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a Visitor Card located in the back of the pew’s, and place them into the offering plate as ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "Experiencing Easter”

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    Deals with not just celebrating Easter but experiencing it by placing your faith in Jesus Christ who is alive!

    “EXPERIENCING EASTER” TEXT: LUKE 23:32-43 Sunday, April 11, 2004 Now I will talk to the adults [sermon follows children’s message] about the meaning of Easter and having an Easter experience. There are three movies I want you to think about. The first one is It’s a Wonderful Life - George ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will Jesus Really Forgive Me?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
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    A study in the reality of the forgiveness that can only be found in Jesus

    Will Jesus Really Forgive Me? Luke 23:29-43 March 20, 2005 Palm Sunday - Morning Message Introduction This week as I was preparing for this message I was looking at the hymnal, something we don’t do much of here because we have the technology of the projection system. As I looked at the pages I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Buice avatar

    The Call From Calvary's Cross Series

    Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    The second in a series

    The Call from Calvary’s Cross The Gospels Introduction: The last words that a man or woman speaks before their death are important (sometimes). The last words of well known people are often recorded in writing for history. Some of these last words are: The four last words of a blonde? “…Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist