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  • Brian Credille avatar

    Himself He Could Not Save

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    Though Jesus could have saved Himself on the cross with just a word, He could not save Himself and do for us what we so desperately needed. Look at the reasons why "Himself He Could not Save."

    "Himself He Could Not Save" Matthew 27:32-56 INTRODUCTION In these verses we come to the scene of Jesus’ death on the cross. None of the Gospel writers linger in any detail on the specifics of the cruelty of crucifixion. It was an endless struggle to push-up for breath until suffocation took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day Of Destiny

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    In all of the thousands of days since creation, two days stand above all the rest. Let us look at a day of destiny--the day that Jesus died.

    "A Day of Destiny" Matthew 27:27-54 INTRODUCTION Think of the thousands of days since creation. Is it possible that any day stands above the rest? During this time of year we celebrate two momentous days. One is the day that Jesus died. There were three major phases to this day that changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Revelation Of The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    how Jesus met the true challenge to be the Son of God on God’s terms - not man’s

    The Revelation of the Son of God Matthew 27: Two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads 40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Your Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 608 ratings
     | 71,545 views

    A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

    (Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God's Verdict On The Cross

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

    The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Dead And Buried Series

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    The death and burial of Jesus Christ

    This entire Easter message series includes: #1 - Betrayed and sentenced - John 18:1 - John 19:6 #2 - Dead and Buried - Matthew 27:27-61 #3 - Alive and Risen - Matthew 28:1-10 INTRODUCTION Last week we saw in the scriptures how Jesus Christ was betrayed by Judas, deserted by his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,550 views

    This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

    A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Was Crucified, Died, And Was Buried Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    This sermon examines the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe that Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Welcome To Golgotha

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 34,838 views

    According to a recent survey, a surprising number of people admitted that their Christianity would not be changed if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross. What importance was the cross to our faith?

    OPEN: A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, his parents heard him murmuring: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Hours Of Darkness

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 55,651 views

    Do you know why there were three hours of darkness while Jesus was on the cross? Do you know what took place during those three dark hours? Find out in this message.

    THREE HOURS OF DARKNESS By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. [Today’s text] Matthew 27:45-53 "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Shaking Things Up! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

    Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

    Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crowds Around The Cross

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,699 views

    A message about the various groups around the cross of Christ on crucifixion day.

    CROWDS AROUND THE CROSS MATTHEW 27:26, 31 INTRO.: 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. 1. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Journey To Calvary Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    This the third in the series that attempts to take the listener to the scene at Golgotha.

    A Journey to Calvary Matthew 27:26-54 I. What Things Would We See? A. We would see a crowd 1. Who is present? • The political enemies of Jesus • The religious enemies of Jesus • Only a few followers 2. Who is not present? • The rest of the twelve • The seventy that were sent out • The many that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    The Crisis Of The Cross

    Contributed by John White on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    A look at the implications of the actions of some of those who participated in the crucifixion drama.

    THE CRISIS OF THE CROSS Matthew Chapter Twenty-Seven The life and ministry of Jesus Christ might be summed up with one simple statement, "He set His face toward Calvary." He was truly born to die. Not as men die, but to die a complete and vicarious death; physically, mentally, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist