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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Three Crosses At Calvary

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1,796 ratings
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    Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

    The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Covell avatar

    Give Up Hope

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,381 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
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    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Jesus, Remember Me, When You Come Into Your Kingdom

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
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    Last Sunday of Ordinary Time (Christ the King). Prisoners give us an insight into the special relationship of Christ and the two thieves. Sermon mentions baptism also.

    Sermon: Christ the King, 25th November 2001 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Last Sunday, we celebrated Prisoner’s Sunday, and we prayed for all imprisoned, their families on the outside, and those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brian Black avatar

    You Will Be With Me Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    The second in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    As he was dying on the cross, Jesus Christ made a few final statements – seven to be exact – that deserve our attention. • Seven statements from a dying man to a dying world. • Seven statements that provide insight to a generation searching for answers. • Seven statements that reveal the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,707 views

    Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

    Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Cross Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007
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     | 8,564 views

    Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

    Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Return To Innocence

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    Part VI in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of the penitent thief on the cross. The preaching idea: Only by the innocence of Christ are the guilty set free.

    Introduction… My prayer is that over the past six weeks that those of you who have been present for this series of sermons have been moved by the stories that we have experienced. One of the great things about preaching – is that before the message ever gets to you I’ve spent hours and hours in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    A Summary Of The 7 Last Sayings

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
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    SUMMARY OF THE LAST SEVEN SAYINGS - PRACTICLE, PRECISE AND TO THE POINT

    7 LAST SAYINGS SUMMARY THE WORDS OF: 1) FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO = FORGIVENESS. LUKE 23:34 2) TODAY SHALT THOU BE WITH ME IN PARADISE = SALVATION LUKE 23:42-43 3) WOMAN BEHOLD THY SON - BEHOLD THY MOTHER=AFFECTION JOHN 19:25-27 4) MY GOD, MY GOD WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Who Was At The Cross?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    A meditation on the people who were at the cross in order to evoke faith in Christ.

    A Meditation: Who Was At The Cross? Some of the people who were at the cross… Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose heart was stabbed with the deepest pain of grief. Luke tells us: Lk 23:35 “And the people stood looking on…” John, the disciple Jesus loved, was obedient to his beloved Master and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Virginia Tate avatar

    It Was No Accident.....

    Contributed by Virginia Tate on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,614 views

    Easter sermon

    It was no accident that the Lord of glory was crucified between two thieves. There are no accidents in a world ruled by God. Certainly there can be no accident on that day and with that event which lies at the center of world history. No. God was in charge. From eternity He had decreed when and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Paradise Lost?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 11, 2007
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     | 2,683 views

    Jesus came to this earth to save us but while he was here he was looking for his one. Who would be the one that would truly believe in him just because of who he is not be cause of how he blesses us?

    Paradise Lost? Luke 23:32-43 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What is your greatest fear? Different for us at most stages in life. Children fear dark, bullies, monsters, youth fear rejection, not making the team, not getting into the college they want, adults fear losing a job, not getting a promotion, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • TOBEY BENITEZ avatar

    Who Signed The Death Certificate

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    When did you kill Jesus?

    WHO SIGNED THE DEATH CERTIFICATE LUKE 23:40-43 BUT THE OTHER ANSWERING REBUKED HIM, SAYING, DOST THOU NOT FEAR GOD, SEEING THAT THOU ART IN THE SAME CONDEMNATION AND WE INDEED JUSTLY, FOR WE RECEIVE THE DUE REWARD OF OUR DEEDS, BUT THIS MAN HATH DONE NOTHING AMISS AND HE SAID UNTO JESUS, LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Trexler avatar

    Good Friday

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,398 views

    What happen on this day some 2000 years ago was a murder, a cruel, painful, and utterly shameful execution.

    Sermon for Good Friday 2008 Here is the only message I will proclaim on Good Friday. Because what happen on this day some 2000 years ago was a murder, a cruel, painful, and utterly shameful execution. Paul the apostle says it best when he holds up the horror of the actual cross, “We preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    We Will Believe Him

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Mar 22, 2008
     | 1,909 views

    Do you suppose they really would have believed Jesus if He had climbed down from the cross?

    Matthew 27:38-44 We Will Believe Him 23/3/08Hd Luke 23:39-43 “He saved others, but He cannot save himself. If He is the King of Israel, let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe Him.” Mat 27:42 Do you suppose they really would have believed if Jesus had climbed down from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational