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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    3 Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
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    A different look at the crucifixion

    THE 3 CROSSES OF CALVERY Place Allendale Baptist ( In view of a call) Date September 16, 2001 Luke 23:32-33: 39-43 Introduction Several days ago, my wife received an E-mail of sculptures of Jesus on the cross. The unique thing about these pictures they were of sculptures made of sand. Sand castles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Could Have Come Down, But He Didn't , Ain't You Glad?!

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002
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    Grace & Mercy

    There is a song that was written based upon this scripture, the song writer penned, When Jesus hung on Calvary. People came from miles to see. They said if you be the Christ, then come down and save your life. But on this Good Friday I stand before you to say, well we know he could have, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Does The Cross Mean To You? (Good Friday)

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2002
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    For that one thief on the cross, the crucifixion of Jesus changed everything. So for us.

    What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You see the cross in jewelry. Athletes cross themselves sometimes during sporting events. What does the cross mean to you? It wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Presence Of Hope

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 236 ratings
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    A salvation message outlining the hope found in Christ.

    IN THE PRESENCE OF HOPE Luke 23:39-43; Isaiah 55:6,7 Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." 40. But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Leon Hergert avatar

    The Cross: It's Words

    Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002
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    By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

    The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paradise Today Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 14,378 views

    Only by God’s grace can we find salvation, even at the last moment.

    First Baptist Church February 17, 2002 Luke 23:32-43 "Express to Paradise" Jesus was whipped and beaten. But He was not the only one that Friday morning. There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
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    Many are fearful of death. We wonder if God will really forgive us and welcome us home. God sent Jesus to earth to reveal to us the reality of life after death and to secure for us a place in heaven. Learn more with today’s message

    INTRODUCTION Author Joseph Bayly wrote about death from firsthand experience. He lost all three of his children: one at eighteen days, after surgery. Another died at age five with leukemia. His third child died at eighteen after a sledding accident complicated by hemophilia.As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
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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

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    The Right Choice

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    This sermon deals with the fact that God gives us a choice where salvation is concerned and that he loves us enough to honor the choice that we make.

    The Right Choice Mat 7:13-14,6:24,7:24-27,25:32-33,46,27:44, Luke 23:39-43, Duet 30:19 February 16,2003 I. Edwin Thomas was a master actor during the last part of the 1800s. He wasn’t a big man but he had a big voice, and there were none that were better . A. He played Richard II at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    People At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,240 views

    There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

    People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A Tale Of Three Crosses Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,211 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    286 - Word Of Salvation

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,450 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Baird avatar

    18 Inches To Salvation

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    There are thousands of people today that are only 18 inches away from salvation.... there are thousands of people going to hell, because of that 18 inches of space

    18 Inches to salvation! 7/16/02 Do you realize that most accidents that occur could be prevented by just a few inches? There are automobile accidents every day and many times you can see that the person was trying to avoid whatever had happened, and if there had just been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist