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  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
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    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 3,939 ratings
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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

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Three Lessons From A Thief

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
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    What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.

    THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    3 Hours Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on May 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    A part of the series, "12 Hours." A series on the last 12 hours of Jesus’life leading up to Easter.

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas by Scott Mathews 3/4/04 Luke 23:44-56 (p. 734) The Passion of the Christ 2:59:59 HOURS Scene 1: Darkness at Golgotha (v. 44-49). “It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth our” (v. 44). “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernest Flores avatar

    Surveying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
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    The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

    Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    He Died So We May Live Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2013
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 23 verses 26 through 56

    Luke 23: 26 – 56 He Died So We May Live 26 Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God Has The Last Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2013
     | 7,635 views

    Holy Saturday is a time to contemplate the victory of Christ even in defeat.

    Holy Saturday 2013 Holy Week 2013 The Son of God died, and was buried. The one who had kept Peter’s mother-in-law from dying, who raised the son of the widow at Naim and the daughter of Jairus, and even four-days-dead Lazarus was Himself in the tomb. A few guards sleepily watch over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Standing Around The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,469 views

    Will consider the different attitudes and circumstances of the people who are detailed at the scene of the crucifixion, especially the penitent thief

    1. Title: Standing Around The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 27:32-50; Mark 15:20-47; *Luke 23:26-56, John 19:16-40 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 4-9-06, 3rd in the series “Walk To The Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to consider the different attitudes and circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reactions To The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,632 views

    How do you react to the cross of Jesus? It may say a lot about your spiritual condition and your relationship to Christ. Learn how many of the witnesses reacted.

    If you really want to get a reaction on something from somebody-mention the cross of Jesus Christ. From the recent Mel Gibson movie The Passion of the Christ, right on back through the generations and millennia-mentioning the cross instantly puts people into several camps and creates a response ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,942 views

    A short meditation on the final words of Jesus on the cross.

    ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit’ We come to the 7th and final word that Jesus spoke from the cross... Jesus has said, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Jesus has said to the believing criminal, crucified by his side, “I tell you the truth, today you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Easter

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011
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     | 5,052 views

    Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

    Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death And Burial Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 8,817 views

    Death and Burial of Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 44-56. Ill: • A minister, a priest and a rabbi die in a car wash. • They go to heaven for orientation. • They are all asked 'When you are in your casket, and friends, family, • And congregants are mourning over you, what would you like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

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

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,315 views

    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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Final Gift Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 27, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    Looks at the gift of the tomb that Jesus was buried in

    When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine in 2008 she had to sign a form stating how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. But what do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Passover Banquet

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,772 views

    This message covers the origins and biblical significance of the Passover Banquet

    I. "WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE?" A. The Passover was a most impressive service: 1. Its ritual would intrigue the young to ask questions - "What mean ye by this service? How does this service affect the youth in Israel?" 2. That ancient festival was but a type of the Lord's Supper B. The parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist