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  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Unfiltered Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
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    This message is a reflection after the viewing of the film "The Passion of Christ"

    The Unfiltered Cross--A Reflection on the Passion of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 INTRODUCTION On Saturday afternoon I finally got around to seeing the Passion. I have heard critics dismiss it for various reasons, and I have heard others applaud it—especially Christian leaders. I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lift High The Cross (Not Your Intelligence)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 20, 2007
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    Lift High the Cross (not your intelligence)1) The cross marks true wisdom 2) The cross contains true power

    Are you smarter than a 5th grader? That’s what the producers of a new television show want to find out. I took an online quiz from the show’s website and found out that I am not smarter than a 5th grader. I didn’t know that when you mix the colors red and blue you get purple. (I thought you got ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Out Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jon Hadler on Mar 21, 2007
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    Although viewed as foolish and weak to the perishing, out of the cross we receive God’s saving wisdom and power.

    Pain. We’ve all felt pain. Pinch yourself or pull on your hair and you’ll feel a certain amount of pain. But how many of you have felt excruciating pain? Come on, you can admit it. I once sprained my right ankle so badly in a basketball game that as it happened, I heard it ripping … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007
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    The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

    TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
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    The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

    The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    At The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007
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    The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

    At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
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    Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

    OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Obvious Diseases Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    The first disease that we see the church must deal with is “Cancer” and the first aspect of this cancer we must understand is its propensity for “Unhealthy Multiplication.”

    PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 1.Unhealthy Multiplication (too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limits Of Human Treatments Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
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     | 3,146 views

    There are severe limits on human treatments to cure what ails the soul! We must turn fully to the Great Physician for what ails ourselves and our church.

    PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 2.Limits of Human Treatments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Rick Balmer on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    What seems to be foolish to us, God counts as wisdom.

    1 Corinthians 1:21-29 (KJV) “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Looking At?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008
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    A look at Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor 1:10-18, emphasizing the Message and the point of the Gospel--looking to Christ--instead of focusing on our problems and issues here in this fallen world. God’s called us into salvation, how let’s give Him the Glory whi

    What are you looking at? Substance over style 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Stephen H, Becker, M.Div., ULLM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Evening Services January 27, 2008; 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany I heard a story about a woman driving alone over the Sierras on Highway 80 in the middle of the winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,197 views

    Sermon 3 in I Corth.

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction A. God has given us a message of salvation through the cross (v. 18). B. God’s Word instructs us to receive this message by faith (Romans 3:21-26). C. The cross is the central fact of the Gospel. Paul wants the Corinthians to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Tomb Of Jesus

    Contributed by James Vilgos on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    As with the DiVinci Code the Lost Tomb of Jesus attempts to atttack the death, burial, resurrection and ascension into heaven. But their arguementss won’t hold up to Scripture or Logic.

    I Introduction: JERUSALEM (AP) -- Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but several scholars derided the claims made in a new documentary as unfounded and contradictory to basic Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Imagine Life Without Jesus

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 39,553 views

    What would a world without Jesus ever entering look like? Many think they would like it, but I suggest it wouldn’t be too good.

    “Imagine: Life With No Jesus” Introduction: Years ago John Lennon had a big hit song titled “Imagine”. In that song he said this: Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace... I do not think that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Carter avatar

    The Preaching Of The Cross #1 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 147 ratings
     | 31,660 views

    Sermon on the Cross

    THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS I CORINTHIANS 1:18 - FOR THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS TO THEM THAT PERISH FOOLISHNESS; BUT UNTO US WHICH ARE SAVED IT IS THE POWER OF GOD. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree that stands 275 feet high and is 36 feet in diameter. It is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational