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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Into Your Hands

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

    Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 3,939 ratings
     | 563,841 views

    Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

    Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Few People Meet A Savior Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

    A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    His Death Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,960 views

    As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

    The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Doubting Disciples Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

    Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Certainly -- At A Distance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

    Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father, Into Thy Hands

    Contributed by William Dority on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    This message given to a group of pastors to encourage them to daily give their lives to God for Him to use in service, as He wants, not what we want.

    “Father, Into Thy Hands” Luke 23:46-49 Intro. We are called Christians, which means “little christs” or Christ like. We are followers of Christ in all that He teaches and shows us. Paul talks about what it is to be a Christian and follow Christ. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    "Into Your Hands" Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,493 views

    Because of Jesus’ death on the cross, the final word is our salvation.

    First Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Luke 23:44-49 It was Palm Sunday and Jesus was coming into Jerusalem. He was riding on a blazing white stallion, kicking up a cloud of dust as He rode along. He was looking for trouble. The people He passed were in awe of such a beautiful animal but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "A Time To Mourn"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    We were all there. A sermon for Good Friday

    “And all the multitudes who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened began to return, beating their breasts.” “A time to mourn and a time to dance” – Eccl 3:4b On July 5th, 1893, Mary and Ruby, the sixteen and twelve year old daughters of John Ray of Bardwell, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Golgotha, In The Shadow Of Death Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    This is the second in an Easter series. This sermon deals with the power and reality of forgiveness found in the shadows of death.

    Shadows of the Cross Pt 2 – Golgotha, In the Shadow of Death Luke 23:33-49 Last week we walked in Gethsemane’s shadows – facing the broken promises, broken religion, and Jesus’ broken heart. Today we move further into the shadows – as we enter the very shadows of death. This passage opens on a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ernest Flores avatar

    Surveying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

    Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Justice At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    Christ’s death was payment for all men’s sin. All are responsible for his crucifixion

    Modern medicine has given hope for a longer life to many people through organ transplants. Most transplants are done with organs from a dead person being removed, matched in a database with qualified candidates whose own organ(s) is failing. Despite all of the transplant technology one difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cale avatar

    It Is Finished Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    This is the second in a series of Easter sermons examining the Passion of Christ. This sermon investigates forgivess as a theme of the cross.

    The Passion Pt 2 It Is Finished Luke 23:26-49 Last week we began our discussion of the Passion of Christ. Those climactic 4 days in the ministry of our Lord. Last week in Gethsemane’s shadows we found the Love of God demonstrated. We found the frailty of human effort and the power of God, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    The Dreaded Cross

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

    “The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,152 views

    The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

    Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God