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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    The Seven Pearl Necklace

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 26, 2012
     | 4,217 views

    Said a Wise preacher that the seven “utterances” (kindly note, not “words”) of the Saviour on the Cross reminded him of a seven pearl lustrous necklace, woven around the common thread of Christ’s passion! Why not, for therein our Lord who had all along sh

    THE “SEVEN” PEARL NECKLACE Said a Wise preacher that the seven “utterances” (kindly note, not “words”) of the Saviour on the Cross reminded him of a seven pearl lustrous necklace, woven around the common thread of Christ’s passion! Why not, for therein our Lord who ...read more

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    Remember Me (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,302 views

    The story of the thief on the cross is one of the most powerful in all the Gospels. But it is possible to get some wrong impressions from what this teaches us.

    OPEN: A minister was talking to a professing Christian and asked him if he was active in his local Church. The man responded, "No, but the dying thief wasn’t active in a local Church and he was still accepted". The minister then asked if the man had been baptized. He said, "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passion Of ‘the Christ’

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012
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    Many of us are passionate about something or the other in our life. The important thing is … if we are Christians – Are we passionate about God more than anything else in our lives? When Christ was sent to earth, it was because the Father had unprecedente

    Opening illustration: Funny how getting into God's Word and the life of Jesus brings a person into a personnel relationship with Christ; even in Hollywood. Oscar winning composer Johnny Green came to Christ reading the Bible doing research for an American bicentennial composition. Metropolitan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Judith Hand avatar

    The Good Samaritan And The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 14, 2007
     | 3,376 views

    Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.

    The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Blair avatar

    “the Wisdom Of The World” Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013
     | 6,633 views

    The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

    "The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Right Mind-Set: Tempted To Think Right Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 20, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,409 views

    How Christlike are your thoughts? How Christlike are your actions? How Christlike is your daily life? Do you have the mind-set, the attitude of Christ, in every aspect of your life?

    The right mind-set: Tempted to think right thoughts We continue in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and for the next few weeks we are going to focus on having the right mind-set. Today our topic is Tempted to think right thoughts. The verse I want us to consider together this morning is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Sears avatar

    Paradise Found Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    This is a 1st person drama message depicting the thief on Jesus’ right hand. The setting is paradise.

    Character: Theif on Right Hand of Jesus The Setting: Paradise (Come onto stage dressed in white robes) I never expected the robes. I never expected a second chance. My name? It’s not important. But the story I share is. My life had been a pathetic mess. As long as I can remember, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Did Jesus Have To Die?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    Was the cross and all of its barbarism necessary or was there another way? It calls us to decide whether Jesus wa Liar, Lunatic or Lord.

    Did Jesus Have To Die? (The offense of the cross) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Did Jesus have to suffer and die?" To say that it was necessary causes Christians no problem at all. In fact, the story of the cross, or forgiveness of sins, of paying our ransom, or the just dying for the unjust... THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,399 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "What kind of King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,490 views

    Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

    Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The King Upon The Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    As with us, so first with Him: no cross, no crown.

    THE KING UPON THE CROSS. Luke 23:33-43. 1. Amongst the Jewish people, the prevalent understanding of the coming of Messiah was coloured by their relatively recent historical experience under the Maccabbees. Surely the expected deliverer would come to break the yoke of Rome, just as Judas of old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And His Cross Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 19, 2021
     | 2,083 views

    Jesus carried the Cross for us first, now it'd our turn to carry Our Cross!

    There are so many books, sermons, songs about the cross, where does one begin as we consider Jesus and the Cross? The cross has always been in the eternal plan of God from the beginning of time. All of God's works have been known to Him from eternity and the cross was the focal point of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Salvation: A Thief's Tale SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,219 views

    Exploring the profound moment of salvation experienced by the thief crucified alongside Jesus, as depicted in Luke 23:43. This sermon delves into the transformative power of faith and redemption.

    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). In this sermon, we will ...read more

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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Precious Drops - A Good Friday Meditation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    This is a short reading for a Good Friday Service.

    Jesus said, "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour? But for this purpose I came to this hour." John 12:27 (NKJV) The Precious Drops - A Good Friday Meditation The wounds on his hands bled slowly. Pressure from the weight of his body hanging from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would The Thief Say?

    Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    How would the thief answer God’s question of, "Why should I allow you into my heaven?"

    What Would The Thief Say To God? Luke 23:39-43 It has been said that there are no atheist in fox holes. Many stories and accounts have been written about those coming to Christ in the very last moments of their earthly existence. Anyone who has been in the ministry for any length of time has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist