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The Seven Words From The Cross

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

based on 538 ratings

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The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:34-43, Luke 23:46, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 27, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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This is the second in a series of Easter sermons examining the Passion of Christ. This sermon investigates forgivess as a theme of the cross.

The Passion Pt 2 It Is Finished Luke 23:26-49 Last week we began our discussion of the Passion of Christ. Those climactic 4 days in the ministry of our Lord. Last week in Gethsemane’s shadows we found the Love of God demonstrated. We found the frailty of human effort and the power of God, and we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: *other

2 Different People, 2 Different Choices - A Tale Of Two Sinners Series

Contributed by Brian Burkett on Mar 29, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 15,988 views

It is about the 2 criminals on the cross, and how they represent the 2 different kinds of people in the world: Those who follow Christ, and those who deny Him.

I want to share with you a story of two different people in Jesus’ life, and how they made two very different choices. I want to tell you the story of two people who are very much like you and me. It’s a tale of two sinners. Do you remember seeing in the movie two criminals being crucified with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: *other

The Crucifixion: The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 4,999 views

THE CRUCIFIXION BROUGHT OUR FORGIVENESS

THE CRUCIFIXION: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 23: 32-43 MARCH 21, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, to err is human; to forgive divine! Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular humanists and novelists, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreaded Cross

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 4,390 views

Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

“The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 9,835 views

The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1, Luke 23:24-49, John 19:28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Depths Of God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 4, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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To explore the depth of God’s forgiveness and some characteristics of it.

The Depths of God’s Forgiveness Luke 23:33-46 Primary Purpose: To examine how much God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ. When we examine the accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, you may notice that Matthew and Mark’s accounts are very similiar. John’s account is different since he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 4,004 views

Discover how you can be certain of God’s forgiveness in your life.

Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: *other

A Tale Of Three Crosses Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 13, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 13,427 views

The final message in a series leading up to Easter on the Passion of Christ. This meesage focuses on the difference between the three crosses.

A Tale of Three Crosses April 11, 2004 The Passion - Luke 23:39-43 Sunday AM Intro: In reviewing the last hours of Jesus’ life, we often only see one cross dotting the Jerusalem skyline – but to the casual observer that day, the middle cross carried no special significance – just three men dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Of Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Which side of Jesus are you on?

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “The Two Thieves” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between The Two Thieves. C. Record of “Thief” by Third Day (CCLI in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

286 - Word Of Salvation

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 2,526 views

FOUR FEATURES FOR A PASSPORT TO PARADISE:

Illustrate Humor: One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at the edge of a river. She was upset because there was no bridge, and she could not get across on her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Mock Or Repent, What Is Your Reaction To Jesus Today?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 5,793 views

The way I see it is that you have two choices when you come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will either mock or repent.

Mock or Repent, What is your reaction to Jesus Today? Minister Cedric A. Portis 4/20/03 Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. Luke 23:36 And the soldiers also mocked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

"Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on May 1, 2003

based on 76 ratings

| 68,639 views

We can always learn lessons from a thief, usually it’s what not to do. But in this case this thief teaches us four lessons that are worth following if we want to hear those words someday for ourselves, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise."

Last week we started a series on the seven statements of Christ from the cross. Words that give us tremendous insight for our own lives. Last week in the words, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”, we saw the forgiveness of Christ as he forgave the very people who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 2:43

Denomination: Church Of God

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 16,419 views

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

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