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  • 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
     | 5,634 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
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    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

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    Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 249 ratings
     | 30,073 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ingimar DeRidder avatar

    Seven Words

    Contributed by Ingimar Deridder on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    Last Seven Words from the Cross

    At the Cross I saw the small wooden cross on the side of the highway. Then I saw another. About fifty miles later there was another. What did they mean? I was told that they marked the spot of some awful accident and were a reminder of someone who had lost their life. There is another cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Innocent Suffering Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    In today’s psalm, first lesson and gospel, the theme of innocent suffering gives us the opportunity to ponder what this means for us today.

    Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C Based on Ps. 31:9-16; Isa. 50:4-9a; Lk. 23:1-49 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Innocent Suffering” Preaching on Palm/Passion Sunday is like trying to see and appreciate the details of a beautiful landscape, while, at the same time, you’re traveling 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Nolte avatar

    Three Men, Three Crosses And Three Deaths Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 16,405 views

    Deals with the 3 Crosses at Calavary: One man died IN sin, one man died TO sin and one died FOR sin.

    "THREE MEN, THREE CROSSES AND THREE DEATHS!"/LUKE 23:32-46/SHASTA WAY/03-25-01/A.M. There are many ways one might meet one’s demise. It might be an accident, it might be disease, it might be old age, or it might even be through intent, ours or someone else’s. Though there are many means by which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Will Be With Me

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,566 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

    1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Tomas avatar

    The Kingship Of Christ

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    A reflection on the three crosses of Calvary in relation to the Kingship of Christ.

    SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading 2 Sam. 5:1- ·Psalm 122:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 1:12-20 ·Gospel Lk. 23:35-43 REFLECTION Long ago, a preacher shared with his congregation the urgency of repentance. To his passionate plea, one of the members replied, “Remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Groce avatar

    The King Of The Jews

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    The whole point of the book of Matthew is to present Jesus as King.

    When anyone was to be crucified, under Roman law, they were marched through as many streets as possible on the way to the place of execution in order that the people might see the victim. In front of the victim there was a man who carried a placard. On the placard was written the crime for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Timely Death Of A Christian

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,029 views

    KNOWING THAT WE ARE PREPRARED TO DIE NO MATTER THE TIME NOR THE SITUATION

    THE TIMELY DEATH OF A SAINT Luke 23:42 INTRO: I. DEATH IN CHRIST BRINGS PEACE A. Heb. 2:14 “ Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil B. Psalms 116:15 “ Precious in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Four Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,601 views

    AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

    FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    The Dying Thief Series

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,433 views

    The dying thief teaches us how to respond to Christ

    ENCOUNTERS WITH CHRIST: THE DYING THIEF TEXT: LUKE 23:39-43 We can say several things about how Jesus met people. He always approached the human soul the same way. His purpose was to elicit faith in his personhood. As to his methods, Jesus never approach two human souls the same way. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 13,945 views

    The cross is God’s gift of a second chance to us with a guaranteed lifeline. Which of the two criminals that Jesus was crucified with are you like? What will your final answer be to Jesus?

    Is That Your Final Answer? Luke 23:32-43 I am amazed at what becomes popular in our culture sometimes. ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" became a huge hit about a year and a half ago. Regis Philbin is now a household name. Phrases like, "Is that your final answer?" have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ