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  • David Dunn avatar

    Guidepost One – The Scandal Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 182 views

    Grace shocks and saves; at the cross justice is fulfilled, and forgiven people live mercy and truth in a broken world.

    Introduction – When Grace Feels Wrong Imagine this. A well-known local businessman is caught embezzling millions. He is tried, convicted, and the sentence is ready to be pronounced. The courtroom is full of victims—employees who lost jobs, retirees whose pensions are gone. Everyone leans forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Cross Marks The Spot

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025
     | 84 views

    At Calvary, heaven’s greatest treasure was revealed — where justice and mercy meet, sin is broken, and every seeker finds redemption through Christ’s cross.

    INTRODUCTION — THE TREASURE WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR Every child dreams of buried treasure. We’ve all seen the movies — a worn map, a red “X,” a promise whispered through time: “Somewhere out there, something precious is waiting to be found.” But what if I told you that the greatest treasure in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Mercy Took My Seat

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 126 views

    At the cross, justice demanded judgment, but mercy took our place—clearing our debt and crediting Christ’s righteousness to all who believe.

    Some years ago, Gary Haugen told a story he called “snack math.” He was teaching his kids about fairness. One child got two cookies while another got only one. The protest came fast: “That’s not fair!” That moment made Haugen realize something profound — every child is born with a built-in sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Death That Gave Me Life

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 103 views

    At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy met—Jesus took our place so that His death could give us life.

    Where God’s justice met His mercy — and grace rewrote my story. --- Introduction — Justice on the Playground When I was a kid, my teacher kept a jar of candy on her desk. Every Friday she’d give each of us one piece. One day, I got there first, and a classmate took two pieces. The rest of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Fire That Doesn't Burn

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025
     | 63 views

    Jesus took the fire we deserved, finishing redemption completely—no tasks, no payment—just perfect grace from the fire that doesn’t burn.

    I sometimes wonder what it would look like if Amazon started selling indulgences. “SoulPrime™ — Skip the wait for forgiveness! One-click grace, Prime-eligible!” Basic Mercy ships in three to five business days, or upgrade to Prime Grace™ for instant absolution with angelic delivery. And in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Wisdom From The Cross

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,282 views

    Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

    There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just One More Soul Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,229 views

    At the crucifixion of Jesus, we find three crosses waiting to crucify 3 people. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. Of the three men, we find one dying for sin, one dying in sin, and one dying to sin! Two of the men were paying their debts to

    1. The compassion of Jesus (39) A. To those who mocked Him. (Matthew 27:44) 1. Both men had joined with the crowd 2. One thief was especially bitter. (39) B. To those who crucified Him 1. “Father, forgive them..” 2. He died just as He lived! C. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

    TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 22,485 views

    In our text today, God gave us 3 wonderful truths FIRST, GOD HAS COME TO MEET US WHERE WE ARE. SECOND, GOD ACCEPTS US JUST AS WE ARE. FINALLY, GOD WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO WILL CALL UPON HIM.

    IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD Luke 23:43 ”And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." INTRODUCTION: Humor Illustration: Two Christians lived very healthy lives. When they died, they went to heaven. As they walked along, marveling at the paradise around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watchers On The Hill Part 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,902 views

    The third sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series (communion meditation)

    (Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?The One in the Middle? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) On my office door is this poster that features a reproduction of Hyatt Moore?s painting The Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Nick Of Time

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    The gift of Salvation!

    Looking at this story, there were many things that came to mind. The first thing that I did was thanked God that it was Jesus who hung on the cross. When I think of the torment and torture He endured without mumbling or whining, I have to chuckle. Because if it were one of us, we would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Golgotha, In The Shadow Of Death Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    This is the second in an Easter series. This sermon deals with the power and reality of forgiveness found in the shadows of death.

    Shadows of the Cross Pt 2 – Golgotha, In the Shadow of Death Luke 23:33-49 Last week we walked in Gethsemane’s shadows – facing the broken promises, broken religion, and Jesus’ broken heart. Today we move further into the shadows – as we enter the very shadows of death. This passage opens on a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,316 views

    A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

    Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Last Minute Pardon Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    Last minute pardon and everyday service.

    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. They offered him wine vinegar 37and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Second Word: Salvation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 136,087 views

    The second word of our Savior on the cross is directed to one of the thieves crucified with him. An analysis of Jesus’ second word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:43, teaches us about salvation.

    Introduction Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus. But the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Herbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed