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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Three Crosses At Calvary

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1,796 ratings
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    Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

    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 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Will Be With Me

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we go back together nearly 2,000 years. We go to a place called Calvary or the Skull. Picture the scene as three crosses stand on the hill and on each of them is a man who will soon meet his death. If we were living at this time, there would not be that much unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
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    Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Jones avatar

    How Low Can You Get?

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 210 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Can you out-sin God's Grace and Love?

    How Low Can You Get? Luke 23:33-43 “One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other one rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?" [23:39-40] Luke, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Gambling With The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 9,931 views

    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

  • Darryl Heath avatar

    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Contributed by Darryl Heath on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 16,258 views

    The deaths of 3 men who hung on the cross at Calvary

    Text: Luke 23:33; 39-43 Message: “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” I. Introduction A. The Movie; The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 1. A famous Civil War Western that came out in 1966 2. Starring the rising star Clint Eastwood 3. Came on with that famous music….. B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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
     | 9,030 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
     | 5,673 views

    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
     | 5,067 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
     | 5,189 views

    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
     | 11,361 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

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Jesus Is The King Of The Jews

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,380 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

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The Six Thieves Of Calvary

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    To show how great is the depth of God’s Son, who was willing to experience the pain of the cross for our benefit.

    The Six Thieves of Calvary Matt 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    The Symbol Of The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 22,108 views

    For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

    The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Snyder avatar

    I Will Let You Choose

    Contributed by Justin Snyder on May 17, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    God loves us enough to make our own choice about accepting him.

    “I Will Let You Choose.” God’s Promise through the Two Crosses Tonight I would like to start off by telling you the story of Edwin Thomas, a master of the stage. During the later half of the 1800’s, this small man with a huge voice had few rivals. In London he won the approval ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist