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Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

based on 726 ratings

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It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-44, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday - Almost!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

based on 502 ratings

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Pilate is not the only one who has played the game of "almost." Most of us have played that game, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015) ILL. On the southern border of the empire of Cyrus, there lived a great chieftain named Cagular who tore to shreds & completely defeated the various detachments of Cyrus’ army sent to subdue him. Finally the emperor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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This sermon was preached at Easter and it looks at the fate of Jesus and the two men who were crucified with him.

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell Easter 4/30/2000 Luke 23:32-43 Matthew 28:1-15 Their mothers had told them time and time again, "Child if you don’t change, you’re heading for a world of trouble. There is no such thing as easy money." No doubt when the two guys got together they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Symbols Of The Passion

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 20, 2002

based on 158 ratings

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The Palm Branch and the Scourge - what do they teach us about ourselves? About Christ?

TWO SYMBOLS OF THE PASSION – THE PALM BRANCH AND THE SCOURGE Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 23:20-22 Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. What exactly is Holy Week? Holy Week is that special week in the church year that leads up to Easter. During that week we celebrate Maundy Thursday, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 23:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

"Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002

based on 65 ratings

| 12,049 views

Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 “Extreme Forgiveness!” Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 278 ratings

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Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 4,847 views

An imaginative reconstruction of the dialogue between the repentant and unrepentant thieves, to be spoken by two preachers. Focuses on the old dilemma, whether God hears prayer.

Unrepentant Thief (U): "Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? ... What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 2002

based on 529 ratings

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Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:24-46, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 2:2-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: *other

A Character To Copy From.

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 2, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 3,014 views

Dear church I would like to take you to the cross at Calvary ,so that we can analyse the characters of people who were at the Calvary ,and to see if we can copy anything from them.

Dear church it is my pleasure to stand before you this morning, as we are remembering the day our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified for our transgression. Firstly I would like to pray, so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Is An Insult

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 5,297 views

This is the sixth in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

<b>The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!</b> <b>The Cross is an Insult</b> Luke 23:33; I Corinthians 1:18-24 March 17, 2002 The host was incensed. I mean, he was just up in arms, as we used to say; ¡§ticked off¡¨ might be another term. He could not understand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give Up Hope

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 4,475 views

My goal is for you to become hopeless-give up hope of changing the past, give up hope of changing what others have done to us, and give up hope of changing ourselves.

Hopeless. Have you ever felt like that? Totally without hope? You tried everything you could think of, you’re at the end of your rope, with no more solutions in sight and you wonder—am I hopeless? Now, I hope that the video and the actors didn’t make you think we’re down on counseling—we’re not. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

based on 115 ratings

| 6,146 views

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

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2002

based on 277 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Luke 23:32

Denomination: Lutheran

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