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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Which Side Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004
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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

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    Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

    JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    Blessed Assurance

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    In our Lord’s interaction with the repentant thief at the cross, we glean the four elements of our blessed assurance, namely: the blessed scenario, the blessed Savior, the blessed supplication, and the blessed salvation.

    BLESSED ASSURANCE Luke 23:39-43 Introduction Today’s Daily Bread devotional makes reference to the two thieves who were crucified with our Lord Jesus. It says that the repentant thief represents the SAINTS and the unrepentant thief represents the SINNERS. I like the way the devotional puts it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    The Messages Of The Three Crosses On Calvary

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
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    Each cross on calvary carries a message: we see a cross of redemption, a cross of rejection, and a cross of repentance.

    Picture in your mind one of the drawings or paintings that you have seen portraying Christ’s crucifixion. If the artist based his or her rendering of Calvary on the Bible’s account you probably saw three crosses in the picture. Although there were three crosses I am assuming one was probably more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    The Greatest Indipendence Day

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
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    The Cost of freedom is high. Lets look at how high it really is and what we should give in the quest for it.

    THE GREATEST INDEPENDENCE DAY Introduction: As we come together today we are looking forward to a national holiday, the Fourth of July. Picnics, BBQ’s, watermelons and Kids but it’s not really what it is and that’s the sad part. I want to look at that and also I want to look at the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    Independence Day

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
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    Independence Day & just when it all started.

    INDEPENDENCE DAY Today we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. Many people celebrate a variety of different ways. Some with Bar-B-Q’s charcoaling Rib Eyes, Ribs, and Chickens. While others like myself work at merchandising those items for sell. We enjoy our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Six Thieves Of Calvary

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
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    To show how great is the depth of God’s Son, who was willing to experience the pain of the cross for our benefit.

    The Six Thieves of Calvary Matt 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Kingship Of Christ

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,900 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

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    Gambling With The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    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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    Forgiveness Unlimited Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 13,822 views

    The second word from the cross speaks of God’s unconditioal love in Christ, his forgiveness and acceptance of the worst of sinners.

    FORGIVENESS UNLIMITED Text: “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 INTRODUCTION It is no accident that the Savior of humanity was crucified between two criminals. From eternity past, God had planned the time, the place, the method and the circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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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
     | 29,713 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
     | 10,327 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

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Innocent Suffering Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,000 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
     | 16,036 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

  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    The Dying Thief Series

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,205 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