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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Did Jesus Have To Die?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    Was the cross and all of its barbarism necessary or was there another way? It calls us to decide whether Jesus wa Liar, Lunatic or Lord.

    Did Jesus Have To Die? (The offense of the cross) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Did Jesus have to suffer and die?" To say that it was necessary causes Christians no problem at all. In fact, the story of the cross, or forgiveness of sins, of paying our ransom, or the just dying for the unjust... THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008
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    We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

    “Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Preaching Of The Cross Is The Only Way For The Salvation Of The World

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 27, 2013
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    THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR THE SALVATION OF THE WORLD

    THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR THE SALVATION OF THE WORLD 1. The only way in which any one can experience the salvation of the soul is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. They must believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross and rose again on the third day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Stumbling Over Jesus" Lent Iii

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2009
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    Real evil does exist in the world... we also break God’s commandments... Even though the world is broken, God has not repeated the Flood. The cross is our hope but remains a stumbling block, foolishness...(some quotes from "Wide Angel View by Charles Col

    Lent III I Corinthians 1:18 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2009 “Stumbling Over Jesus” Not everything in the world is good. Not everything in the world is happy. Not everything in the world is beautiful. In fact real evil does exist in the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009
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    The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

    Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009
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    A consideration of the power of the Cross; those for whom is is God’s power, those for whom it is folly. Shows what God did for us when Christ died on th Cross

    I want to turn this morning to look at the passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, which places before us the power of the Cross, and as we journey through Lent toward Holy Week it is surely fitting to do so. The Cross is central to our faith as Christians- but I ask, do we always know and appreciate ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Cross: Where Jesus Died

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009
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    Has the cross become too cultural. Is it more popular than powerful. The cross is where jesus died.

    Intro: Is it possible that we have become too familiar with the cross? Is it possible that it has become more popular than powerful? Is it possible that the cross is more cultural than critical to the salvation of people separated by from the life of God? The cross doesn’t seem to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Of The Cross

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009
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    “foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

    THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit: The Anointing Oil Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
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    Messages that try to understand the Holy Spirit by the Symbols that is used.

    Note: Idea and notes inspired by Wayne Dority's messages on the Holy Spirit. Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Oil Theme: To show the Holy Spirit in relation to the oil. Text: Introduction 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We Preach Christ

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 23, 2013
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    When others deliberately avoid preaching the Lord who planned & made Himself to be the sacrifical Lamb of God, we (as the Apostle Paul) PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED!

    We Preach Christ (1 Corinthians 1:21-24) “…in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. [21] For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; [23] but, we preach Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christ Crucified The Hope Of Glory

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 7, 2013
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    Paul said people in his day were offended by the preaching of the cross. They are today too.

    Christ Crucified 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22-24 "The Jews ask for a sign. " That request might be the deep yearning of the soul to know and touch God. Or it might be the thirst for entertainment and curiosity. Jesus had many to come to him for signs .. but he knew when to give them. In Luke 23, "Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The M-Words: Miracle And Magic

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 23, 2013
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    This is actually more of a devotional reflection that could be re-worked into a sermon. It is about how miracles are different from magic, and why that matters.

    This is day number 26 in the hospital with my eleven year old daughter who is recovering from two major/radical brain surgeries associated with her epilepsy, and, believe it or not, I’ve had a lot of time lately to think about the “m-words.” I was writing a little earlier in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comfortable Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
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    This message focuses on the Cross of Christ and the fact that Jesus calls each of us to carry our own cross daily. (1 Cor. 1:18-27, 2 Cor. 12:9-10

    The Comfortable Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CHCC: April 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: (sit in chair acting like you're asleep – then “wake” up) I guess I got too comfortable! Today we’re talking about The Comfortable Cross. (Show the cross shaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
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     | 11,016 views

    A journey to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today.

    Spiritual Identity Today we begin our new series. Come on a journey with me to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today. Come discover God’s spiritual wisdom for how to live for Christ in a foolish world. The Corinthian Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Here Are The Products Of Preaching

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 8, 2012
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    Stand on the word no matter what.

    HERE ARE THE PRODUCTS OF PREACHING 1 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. 1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist