Playlist: Jesus Christ's Final Words (topic)
Final Words of Jesus on the Cross
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaJesus spoke seven statements from the cross, and seven in Scripture signifies completion and perfection. In the first three hours of daylight, while suffering horribly, His focus stayed on others, showing that only love came out of Him under pressure. He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do," putting …
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus spoke seven times from the stake, three times to the Father and four times to those nearby, and no one gospel records them all: Matthew and Mark give one, while Luke and John each give three. Taken together in chronological order, they reveal His mind and heart in His greatest agony. First He thought of others: He prayed, …
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is presumptuous to cast aspersions on Thomas, using the cliché 'Doubting Thomas,' as he was braver than most of us would have been in his circumstances.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod has called individuals with different temperaments, giving them a variety of spiritual gifts to work interdependently within Christ's Body.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must be involved in proclaiming His message, feeding the flock, living His example, assuming the responsibilities of our awesome commission.
Scripture Fulfilled in Christ's Death
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSuffering and sorrow indeed come to those Jesus Christ loves, as evidenced by the fulfillment of prophecy during His crucifixion. The apostle John records three of Christ's seven profound statements from the cross, each reflecting His deep concern for others even in His final hours. These sayings, spoken between 9 a.m. and 3 …
Until the Kingdom
Sermonette by Bill OnisickJesus' statement, 'I will not drink of this fruit of the vine ... until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom" looks like a contradiction.
To Do Your Will, O God!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist's sixth word from the cross, "It is finished!" (John 19:30), is a single Greek word, tetelestai , that sums up the greatest work ever done. It is not the gasp of a defeated or resigned man but a triumphant declaration that the turning point of history has been reached and the work the Father sent Him to do is done. This …
Acts (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Acts could have been an exculpatory trial document designed to vindicate Paul and the early church, showing that Christianity was not a threat.
Leavening: The Types
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe holy days are reliable teaching tools, emphasizing spaced repetition to reinforce our faulty memories and drive the lesson deep into our thinking.