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  • Jonathan Kittrell avatar

    "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    Contributed by Jonathan Kittrell on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
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    This is the fourth set of words Jesus utters from the cross. It is a pivotal phrase and is purposefully the fourth statement he made. While this utterance could call the relationship between God and Jesus into question, it actually melds it and shows how

    My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-50 ETS: Jesus, God, cries out for His inner strength to endure ESS: We must cry out to God in our struggles. We are never forsaken OSS: Strength in midst of turmoil, sin. WORD: Strength Discuss humility of preaching. READ SCRIPTURE It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Blind Watchers

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
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    A message proclaiming Christ as our redeemer, high priest, and soon coming King.

    BLIND WATCHERS Matthew 27: 15-36 Blind Watchers by Chris Anderson Matthew 27:15-36 June 11, 2002 Eureka, Kansas Intro: Matthew 27: 36 “And sitting down they watched him there;” Death by crucifixion was a long process that took time. That is the reason why it was so painful. A slow death to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Where Was God On 9-11

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 708 ratings
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    A look at the Providence of God in the face of personal and National Tragedy.

    Where Was God On 9-11-01? "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mat 27:46) {To introduce the message have one of your best Country Music singers sing Alan Jackson’s song, “Where Were You”. Or play the song while projecting images of the Disaster on a screen using PowerPoint. Images are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 249 ratings
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    The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

    TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Easter - Are You The King Of The Jews?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 376 ratings
     | 34,208 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

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    The Judas Spirit

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,241 views

    What caused Judas to fail and betray Jesus - Can other believers fall into the same deception?

    THE JUDAS SPIRIT "Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood, And they said, What is that to us? see thou to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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
     | 5,375 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

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Barabbas, The Prisoner Set Free

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 16,931 views

    Barabbas is a picture or type of every sinner who has been set free by Jesus taking their place.

    "Barabbas, The Prisoner Set Free" Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Introduction: -Barabbas, the man that the Jewish rulers and people chose to be released instead of our Lord Jesus Christ. I. Barabbas’s Testimony -We want to look at Barabbas’s testimony or "rap sheet". -What better way to do this then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biggest Mistake You Can Make

    Contributed by Kevin Knudson on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,881 views

    We all make mistakes, but don’t make the biggest one.

    The biggest mistake you can make. Matthew 27:3-5 * I readily admit that I am a gleaner. Many of my illustrations come from outside sources and from this website. - KMK Introduction To Err is human ---wrote Alexander Pope in the 18th century In 1982 – humorist Russel Baker expressed the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Suicide And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,183 views

    What does the Bible say about suicide?

    Suicide and the Church Hot Potato the Church Wonft Touch #3 I donft think there is anything in this life more heartbreaking than suicide. It affects much more than the one life lost. The family, friends, acquaintances, community and generations to come are affected by the choice to die of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Suffered, Dead, And Buried Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    The fourth phrase of the Creed: "Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried"

    SUFFERED, DEAD, AND BURIED TEXT: Matthew 27:27-31; Isaiah 53:1-9 So far in our look at the Apostle’s Creed, we have hit a lot of controversial lines. We have waded into the debates about God as “Father,” about the divinity of Jesus, and the Virgin Birth. This week, however, the phrase we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Forcing Of Sides Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    Pilate did with Christ what millions do today: he was not against Him, but wanted to avoid the issue. When the pressure came, he had a choice. It is only under pressure that our true convictions surface.

    Note: this is a bulletin insert I put in our bulletins to supplement the sermon; it contains much helpful information, so I have included it here before the sermon. Ed Pilate: A Friend to Caesar or Not? The year was 33 AD. Jesus had been arrested and illegally tried. From a human perspective, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Jesus Took His Place

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Jesus took his place just like He did ours!

    Matthew 27:15-26 An overly-ambitious American attorney who telephoned the governor just after midnight, insisting that he talk to him about being a judge at the state capitol. An aide eventually agreed to wake up the governor. “So, what is it?” grumbled the governor. “Judge Garber has just died,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Demise Of The Conniver Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,057 views

    Walking with Jesus in His last days on the earth.

    The Demise Of The Conniver Matthew 27:1-10 I. The Court / Case (27:1-2) Illegal trial; Sanhedrin A. They Decided about Him (27:1) am came & they plotted . Make their decisions appear legal; Mark 15:1 . Trial with death penalty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist