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The Passion according to John -- Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - C -- 1995
Traditionally in most communities on this day an ecumenical service built around the seven last word
Suffering -- Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B
It is clear that the writers of the New Testament accept the suffering role of God's Messiah and wri

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As a symbol, the cross... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 2003
As a symbol, the cross has shown up in a number of surprising places, but as far as we know, it was
Years ago, some island missionaries... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 2003
Years ago, some island missionaries brought the gospel to places it had never been before.
In the unforgettable musical, Man... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 2003
In the unforgettable musical, Man of La Mancha, we meet Aldonza, a waitress by day and a harlot by n
The African American poet Dunbar... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 2003
The African American poet Dunbar penned these words: "Out of the hell and dawn of it all cometh good
Jesus suffered and died at... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 2000
Jesus suffered and died at the hands of unjust people, yet the manner of his death illustrated his i
Human depravity is fully exposed... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 2000
Human depravity is fully exposed -- on this day.
I have at least convinced... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - B -- 1991
I have at least convinced myself that few things bring a conversation to a stop more quickly than le
The end is the beginning... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - C
The end is the beginning. How Often that is true in our experience.
Preaching on Good Friday is... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - C
Preaching on Good Friday is an impossible task.
On February 11, 1935, an... -- John 18:1-19:42 -- Good Friday - C
On February 11, 1935, an American school teacher was struck by a Japanese taxicab.
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