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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Were You There: Jesus The Crucified King Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 24,863 views

    An invitation to come to the cross and meet Jesus

    Were You There? Good Friday, March 29, 2002 Intro: It is a haunting question – were you there? Of course, the literal answer for each of us is no, we weren’t actually present at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not like the witnesses we have just heard from. Not like Peter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Welcome To Golgotha

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    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

  • James O. Davis avatar

    Only One Savior

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    The Deity Of Christ.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: MT. 27:45, 51-54 TOPIC: Calvary THEME: The Deity Of Christ ONLY ONE SAVIOR INTRODUCTION: 1. On a skull shaped hill, outside a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 20,171 views

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

    April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Groce avatar

    The Message Sewn Into The Veil

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 20,697 views

    And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

    The Message Sewn Into The Veil ------------------------ Exod 26:31 And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: Matt 27:50-51 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The Six Thieves Of Calvary

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    To show how great is the depth of God’s Son, who was willing to experience the pain of the cross for our benefit.

    The Six Thieves of Calvary Matt 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • 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

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Where Was God On 9-11

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 708 ratings
     | 43,045 views

    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

  • Tony Cansler avatar

    What Held Christ To The Cross?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    A Message about the Cross

    What held Christ to the Cross? o It wasn’t because he was friendless – Mt 26:53 o It wasn’t because of human weakness – John 10:18 o It wasn’t even the nails It was Our Sins o He Became man’s substitute for sin – Is 53:5, Ga 3:13, I P 3:18 o Bore the sins of many – Heb 9:28, I Pt 2:24, I Jn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Groover avatar

    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

    "A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...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
     | 4,101 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

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Hearing The Cross

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    A look at the words spoken during the final week of Jesus’ life.

    Move #1: Introduction - Every year, Ozark Christian College puts together an Easter program that’s filled with drama and music highlighting the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And for several years in a row, I was a part of the production. Not as a singer! But as one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Your Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 608 ratings
     | 71,539 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

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 529 ratings
     | 619,298 views

    Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

    Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God's Verdict On The Cross

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,702 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