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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lessons From Cross Bearing

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
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    Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

    A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Foot In Both Crowds

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
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    Palm Sunday: We have a foot in both crowds - the one the praised Jesus on Palm Sunday and also the one that shouted, "Crucify Him." But Jesus willingly took on the Cross for our double-mindedness and hypocrisy. We are forgiven!!

    [Note: This is an original sermon. It is partially based on an outline provided in "Concordia Pulpit Resources" from CPH.] Our worship today started with the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. There was a huge crowd there to receive Him. They shouted hosanna, hosanna – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Curtain Torn Open

    Contributed by Michael Hoke on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
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    Ways Jesus identified with us on the cross other than the physical pain. He is calling us to identify with Him to find our breakthroughs.

    Illustration: (Recuperating in her hospital bed in Southwest Germany, Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch had several requests for her doctors: pink casts for her fractured legs and arm, a new hairbrush and a menu of turkey and steamed carrots for when she was stable enough to eat solid food. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Jones avatar

    The Cross At Calvary

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
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    About 2000 years ago some people say one of the worst atrocities possible in history of humanity took place. Some say that it was the most wonderful and sacrificial act of love in the history of humanity. How could the same event possibly be mentioned i

    THE CROSS AT CALVARY About 2000 years ago some people say one of the worst atrocities possible in history of humanity took place. Some say that it was the most wonderful and sacrificial act of love in the history of humanity. How could the same event possibly be mentioned in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,940 views

    A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

    Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Surely This Was The Son Of God (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 25,674 views

    Something happened the day Jesus was crucified that turned a callous Roman Centurion into a worshipper at the cross. It was something he "saw" and something he "heard." But what?

    OPEN: Years ago when I was in Bible college, a movie premiered in the movie theatres that some friends of mine and I wanted to attend. What struck me as I watched, were the powerful images of Christianity in the movie. The movie? It was called "The Poseidon Adventure." How many of you have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Who Killed Jesus? - A Good Friday Meditation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 319 ratings
     | 19,893 views

    1. Tonight we remember the death of our Lord and Saviour.

    1. Tonight we remember the death of our Lord and Saviour. Death is often a horrible experience. What makes our Lord’s death even more horrible is that He was killed, murder by the brutal act of crucufixion. 2. This evening, we ask - who could have done such a thing? Who killed Jesus? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Jones avatar

    The Day God Died

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    Although the death of Jesus may have appeared destructive, we find life in Him.

    The Day God Died. Mark 15:33-37 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 448 ratings
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    Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forsaken For Us Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

    FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Punishment And Death Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    THe punishment and death of Christ and how he paid the price for us

    The Punishment and Death 4/4/04 The death of Jesus shows us Gods Passion for Us. Intro: Jesus has been sentenced to die. As we state last week, Pilate has given in to the demands of the people and handed Jesus over to be crucified. **PP- Jesus and Pilate Scripture: Mark 15:15-20 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Sacrifice (Pt 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Jesus sacrificed everything for us. That sacrifice accomplished the greatest miracle of all. What will sacrifice do in your life?

    April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Sacrifice (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 39,780 views

    Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good picture of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

    April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Cross (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

    The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter - Are You The King Of The Jews?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 376 ratings
     | 34,207 views

    As Jesus stands before Pilate there are 4 questions that arise. And as we search for the answers to those questions, I believe we’ll see the love of God at work for you & for me.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. This morning I am going to be reading from the 15th chapter of Mark. This is the chapter that deals with the trials of Jesus before Pilate, & then His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ