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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    What Do You Do When Your World Is Falling Apart?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 12, 2013
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    Some who call themselves Christians are denying The Authority of Scripture. Some are denying the Deity and Saving power of Christ. When doctrine and truth are abandoned., You do not get liberal Christianity you have formed a whole new religion. (Updated Nov. 2019)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. Today's Readings are: Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 ; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and Luke 21:5-19 Dr. Ian Paisley, ... the fiery Irish cleric and politician ...was reputed ... to have been preaching one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pilate's Relents To The Crowd's Bloodlust Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 30, 2011
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    Pilate's decision to relent to the crowd carries with it some far reaching meanings...

    Luke 23:13- [ESV] Read passage... STORYLINE: Jesus is taken in a midnight raid to arrest Him. He is then subjected to brutal treatment for hours before being brought before 1st the High Priest and then the Roman authority, who then shuffles Him off to the ‘client king’… Herod. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Really Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011
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    Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

    Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter - Lord, Remember Me!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 26, 2011
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    The pain & agony they felt was reaching its peak. And the thieves begin to speak again to Jesus. As they do, listen to their requests, & then listen to the answer that Jesus gives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Luke 23:8-43; Matthew 27:27-44 A. Two weeks ago, Palm Sunday, Christians all over the world were remembering Jesus' "Triumphal Entry", a parade in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016
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    What can we learn from Pontius Pilate? (Material adapted from Steven J. Cole at: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-106-condemned-or-set-free-luke-2313-25)

    HoHum: A Sunday school teacher asked her students to draw a picture of Jesus' family. After collecting the drawings, she noticed that one little boy's drawing depicted an airplane with four heads sticking out of the windows. "I see you drew three heads to show Joseph, Mary and Jesus," she said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter - "good Friday" Service

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 24, 2016
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    This is a dramatic Service based upon some of the “Stations of the Cross.” Partially adapted from a Service originally developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild, Version 2.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THE WAY OF THE CROSS - An Easter Season - "Good Friday" Service (The original concept and some of the wording were adapted from a longer and more detailed dramatic presentation developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barabbas Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2016
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    Talk about Barabbas' sin, service, Savior, and silence (Material adapted from John Phillips' book, Exploring People of the New Testament, Chapter 35 Barabbas and His Cross, pgs. 317-324)

    HoHum: Picture and commentary at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/crucifixion_gk_10x14.pdf and http://www.sermons4kids.com/crucifixion_gkennedy_comments.htm Pass out the pictures and Start with the character on the left and move to the right...... The Pharisee- Some of those present hated Jesus. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Before Pilate -- Again! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2016
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    The injustice of Jesus' death sentence in Luke 23:13-25 shows us how Jesus was convicted, despite his innocence.

    Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    The First Word From The Cross: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Mar 5, 2013
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    The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

    Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Close your eyes…imagine the scene if you will. Can you smell the sand in the air? Can you hear them say”Give us Barabas? Can you feel the hot air, the sweat rolling down your brow? Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Condemned To Death Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2022
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    The corrupt high priest was speaking prophetically, not realizing that he really was predicting that the death of Jesus would prevent the eternal death of billions of human beings who would believe in Him.

    Jesus Condemned to Death Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus On Trial Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
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    Today, the civil phase begins. The story of Jesus’ trek between Gethsemane and Golgotha is known as the Passion. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

    Johnnie Cochran was the famous defense attorney of OJ Simpson. Many of you will remember his closing arguments in that case, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” He was once asked whom he would have liked to defense. Cochran’s answer is telling: “Jesus is the person I would like to have defended. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 18, 2020
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    This sermon is for Dr. King Sunday and challenges us to be willing to pay the price to stand for righteousness. Justice and Righteousness must go hand in hand.

    Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Jeremiah 7:1-12 Luke 23:13-24 January 19, 2020 Have you ever gone into a store and saw something you really wanted, but you looked at the price tag, and even though you wanted it, you decided the price was too high to pay. Today and tomorrow all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Incidents On The Way To The Cross

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2023
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    'Incidents on the way to the cross' - Luke chapter 22 verse 63 to chapter 23 verse 25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info )

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus & the Council (Chapter 22 verses 63-71) (2). Jesus & Pilate (#1) (chapter 23 verses 1-7) (3). Jesus & Herod (chapter 23 verses 8-12) (4). Jesus & Pilate (#2) (chapter 23 verses 13-25) SERMON BODY: • We all know and have probably used the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus Back Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023
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    Jesus has become a political liability, so He becomes a political pawn. With ruthless, satanic reasoning, Pilate released a murder and sentenced the innocent Jesus to death by crucifixion.

    LUKE 23: 13-17-25 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] JESUS BACK BEFORE PILATE [JESUS IS SENTENCED TO DEATH] [Mark 15:6-11, 16-20; John 19:1-6] Jesus has been accused of treason by the leaders of His own people. Pilate regards Jesus as having done nothing worthy of death. He thought perhaps that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victory Of The Crucified King

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 25, 2022
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    Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the assassination of President Kennedy (November 22, 1963), and the terrorist act upon America (September 11, 2001) are all considered "infamous" days. The true "day of infamy" was 2000 years ago, when we attempted to kill God Incarnate.

    The central theme of the Gospel is that the Lord Jesus was placed upon the cross for the redemption of our sins. It was an act of mercy, love, grace, and salvation that we did not deserve (Romans 5:6-11). It was also the day that rebellious humanity shook its fist at God Almighty, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist