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  • James Owens avatar

    The Day The Stone Cried Out!

    Contributed by James Owens on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ causes the stone of His tomb to proclaim, "He is risen!"

    “The Day The Stone Cried Out!” Text: Luke 19:37- 40 Matthew 27:57- 60 Introduction: The Triumphant Entry of the King! 1. Jesus was here at the height of His popularity.  Healing the sick, cleansing the lepers, raising the dead, etc.  Even after His statement in John 6 – It ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    It's Time To Beg For The Body

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
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    This message explores what our reaction and devotion should be to the Body of Christ, based on the example of Joseph of Arimathaea, and his devotion to Christ’s physical body.

    Notice in v. 58 (KJV) that the Bible says, "He went to Pilate, and BEGGED the Body of Jesus." Jospeh pleaded, he beseeched on behalf of, he vocalized his desire for the body of Jesus. He begged for the body. Note the fact that God used one man. He does not always look for a group, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Cansler avatar

    What Held Christ To The Cross?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
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    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

  • Brian Credille avatar

    Himself He Could Not Save

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 2,848 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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    The Promise Of Life

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    As Jesus’ body hung lifeless on the cross on that Friday afternoon, "the promise of life" that He would rise again was a greater reality than anyone then imagined. "The Promise of Life" is still available today!

    "The Promise of Life" Matthew 27:57-66 INTRODUCTION Jesus was dead! Those who hated Jesus and sought to destroy Him were relieved--they thought they were rid of Him. But even after Jesus died on Friday, there lingered the promise of Jesus that He would rise again on the third day! This promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Reactions To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 27

    THE REACTIONS TO THE CROSS Matthew 27 v. 26 - 56 - v. 36 "and sitting down they watched Him there" 1. The Soldiers saw the Rectitude of the Cross i.e.to them Christ was a criminal v. 27 - 31.so they stripped Him v. 28 , crowned Him (with thorns) v. 29, mocked Him v. 29, spit upon Him v. 30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dead And Buried Series

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,627 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

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    La Resurreccion De Jesucristo

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 118,567 views

    Evidencias de la resurreccion de Jesucristo. y los beneficios que recibimos por la resurreccion.

    LA RESURRECCIÓN DE JESUCRISTO Era el 27 de Febrero de 1991. La señora Ruth Dillow estaba en su casa, de repente el teléfono sonó. Eran noticias del Pentágono. Su hijo Clayton había caminado en un terreno minado. Murió. No pudieron juntar sus restos. Ella se enfermó. No quería comer. Solo quería ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

    March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Jesus Died For You: True Or False? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,164 views

    Part 3 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

    Jesus in the news: • The Da Vinci Code • The so-called gospel of Judas THE APOSTLES’ CREED (third-fourth centuries A.D.) I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    Thank God, Jesus Did Not Purchase A Grave

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on May 23, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    Jesus the son of the living GOD created everything on this earth. Yet he came down from heaven to borrow Joseph tomb to demostrate his love and power.

    This text begins a few hours after the death of Jesus Christ. Understand that Jesus died around 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon or what they called in the King James version of the Bible the 9th hour. The evening was coming, but this evening was not an ordinary evening because it was the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Taylor avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Greg Taylor on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    In order to understand Christmas through the eyes of the Father, you need to look at the Christmas Tree. Because, you see, Christmas is really the story of Three Trees.

    Christmas through the eyes of the Father Well, for most of us the family gatherings have passed, the meals have been shared, the gifts have been exchanged and several are probably ready for a long nap. If you are like me, you really love Christmas, but sometimes feel emotionally down the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: The Women In Jesus' Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    As we study what the Bible says about Dan Brown’s audacious claims, we come to what is perhaps the most scandolous section of the DaVinci Code -- the assertion that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: The Women in Jesus’ Life Matthew 27:55-56 Rev. Brian Bill 5/14/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. A group of kids were asked to give their answers to some questions about their moms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyrone Blue avatar

    The Goodness Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 30, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 25,712 views

    A narrative description of the good things that transpired on Good Friday.

    Sermon - #42 Title: “The Goodness of Good Friday” Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56 Key Terms – Goodness – Being Positive Good Friday – The Friday before Easter, observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Background – Many people often question why we call the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: What Does The Church Really Think About Women? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,339 views

    Now the question – was Mary really Jesus’ wife and mother of Sarah, the child Jesus supposedly fathered to establish a royal bloodline to rule the earth?

    Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. Matthew 27:55 (NRSVA) The DaVinci Code movie will be released this week. The fact that it coincides with Mother’s Day does not surprise me. Part of the conspiracy theory of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist