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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    3 Crosses @ Calvary

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 15, 2011
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    This incident, on the road to Calvary, and then at the sight of the crucifixion, reveals both God and man as they truly are. It exposes man as incredibly cruel, and God as amazingly kind and compassionate. It is man who is evil, and God who is good.

    Opening illustration: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various facial expressions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The 2nd Thief Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011
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    Both thieves on the cross insulted Jesus... to begin with. Why did the 2nd thief refuse to accept the love and promises of Christ? What drove him to curse Jesus even as he was dying?

    When the police arrest a suspect – what’s the first thing they are required by law to do? That’s right - “read him his rights”. "You have a right to remain silent ..." etc. What’s the official name for that process? The Miranda Warning. When a suspect has been read his rights they often say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Acceptable Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 18, 2011
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    Jesus’ death was the sacrifice that was finally acceptable to God.

    The Acceptable Sacrifice April 17, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ death was the sacrifice that was finally acceptable to God. Focus Passage: Luke 23:33-46 Supplemental Passage: Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 19, 2011
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    There are two kinds of hearts in this world, those that reject Jesus and those who accept Him, these verses detail those two hearts and give us great insight on the person of Jesus.

    The Crucifixion – Luke 23:39-49 [ESV] Illegally arrested, unjustly tried and convicted, and brutally treated and tortured, Jesus was now hanging on a cross between two thieves sentenced to the same fate as him… death! The other men sentenced to die had been in the procession coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Concerns From The Cross-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011
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    1 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

    CONCERNS From The CROSS-I Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Choosing Change (The Criminal And The Soldier) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
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    #5 and last in series, about changes that Jesus makes in people.

    Luke 23:32-49 – Were You There? #5 – Choosing Change (The Criminal and the Centurion) Today we are wrapping up our series on Were You There? I hope that we have been able to see ourselves, good or bad, in the lives of those who witnessed the cross of Christ. Maybe we saw ourselves as religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011
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    Every conversion was unique and each was remarkable in its own way, but perhaps the most remarkable convert in Jesus’s earthly ministry was the thief on the cross. 1) It was based on a remarkable prophecy; 2) the thief prayed a remarkable prayer; & 3) Jes

    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 16, 2000 (Skeleton of this outline comes from Preach for a Year #3, pp. 63-64. The meat on the skeleton is mine alone and should not be held against the author of Preach for a Year. :-) TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Good Friday - Christ’s Words From The Cross

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 22, 2011
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    On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

    GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS Note: This Good Friday, we had a special combined worship service with us (Beausejour Community Church), St. Ouen’s Country Church, and Elim Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff (Elim) and I taught on Christ’s Words from the Cross, and Pastor Darrell (St. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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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

  • Prabhakar Jacobs avatar

    The Seven Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

    Contributed by Prabhakar Jacobs on May 2, 2011
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    This is a sermon about the last seven words or expressions that Jesus said before his death on the Cross of Calvary on Good Friday ,

    There are seven words, the last seven expressions of Jesus Christ which he uttered on the Cross at Calvary (Golgotha in Hebrew according to John 19:17, meaning a place of a skull (Mark 15:22). The testimony of a dying man holds more value in the court. So the words of Christ on Calvary carry legal ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Got It"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2016
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    The sermon shares how the thief on the cross with Jesus Got it salvation.

    Luke 23:33-43 “I GOT IT” 1. The text shares with us the location of events of the day it is The Place of the Skull" • It is the location of the abused people shaking their heads Psalm 22:7), 7All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Christ The King, The Servant King, The King Of Humility, And Power.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 21, 2016
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    All Christian agree that Christ is their king, but king of what? To many, humility and servitude smack of weakness, yet it is the true source of power, strength and authority, and this message today is not radiating from our churches.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 20th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Canticle 16 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Which Cross Is Yours

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2016
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    To preach this message, I showed the "Three Crosses of Golgotha" and named each cross. The title of the message became the altar call.

    • The greatest picture of love ever displayed was when Jesus died on the cross. It was not because of His guilt, it was not the hammer, the nails, the crown, or the abuse that Jesus died, it was His love; it was the love He had for you and me. But never miss this critical part. • He didn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Do All Faiths/Religions Lead To God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2016
     | 5,806 views

    A study of eternal destinations

    Do All Faiths/Religions Lead to God Luke 23: 32 - 42 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    You Must Be "Dreaming"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 13, 2016
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     | 3,919 views

    Don't get caught up in only believing the possibilities of what you have seen in the past! Because no matter where you are at in life, He wants you to dream bigger than your efforts are capable of bringing to the table.

    You must be dreaming? Oral Roberts used to use a chorus that some detested, ‘Expect a miracle every day, Expect a miracle when you pray, If you expect it God will find a way, To perform a miracle for you each day.’ What are you expecting or dreaming about for God to do in your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational