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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The Crux Of The Matter

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 28, 2009
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    The cross of Christ is the crux of our faith, the focal point of all we believe, and we cannot diminish its importance in our lives.

    The Crux of the Matter TCF Sermon September 27, 2009 (open with examples of language funnies from Engrish.com) I�ve always been fascinated by words and language. Since I was a little boy, I was always a good speller � in fact I was almost 8th grade spelling champ. Guess what word I missed? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,275 views

    IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

    THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Good Friday’s Cross

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,679 views

    Four declarations of the cross; wrath is assuaged, forgiveness is offered, holiness is imparted, love is revealed.

    Good Friday’s Cross 1 John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. INTRO: There is a Puritan writer of centuries past who wrote a multi-volume theology book on this single verse. His premise and objective throughout the work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Start At The Manger... Then Go To The Cross

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    Consider the questions of "why the manger" and "why the cross?"

    Start at the Manger… then go to the Cross 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this census. 4And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Under Cover Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    What was happening on the cross when darkness is said to have covered the face of the earth?

    Matthew 27:45-50 As we read this passage, two questions come to our minds: 1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 45)? We are told there was a thick darkness over the whole land for three hours, from "the sixth hour until the ninth hour," or from noon till three o’clock in the afternoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Has God Crossed The Line?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 19, 2015
     | 4,720 views

    We are fully known... and fully loved!

    20150118 2nd Sunday after Epiphany B Title: Has God Crossed the Line? Text: Psalm 139 Thesis: We are fully known… and fully loved. Introduction Edward Snowden was so concerned about the way that NSA was invading the privacy of American citizens that he exposed a ton of the National ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Cross Sets Us Free Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2010
     | 5,977 views

    Why are we taking four weeks to study the Cross of Christ? Have you ever used Google Maps? You can see the map using a street view, satellite view or the regular map with lines and street names. All three are of the same area, but it gets confusing to loo

    Purpose: To explain the impact the Cross has on our lives. Aim: I want the listener to see himself as a possession of Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: Why are we taking four weeks to study the Cross of Christ? Have you ever used Google Maps? You can see the map using a street view, satellite view or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,903 views

    As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

    The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012
     | 6,182 views

    A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

    When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Smith avatar

    You Only Have To Die Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 6,244 views

    In our Scripture today, Jesus realizes he has just a few months to live and it changes everything for Him. This sermon is about deciding to start the journey to the cross

    You Only Have to Die Luke 9:51-56 What would you do if you only had one month to live? Would any of your priorities change? These are the questions that pastor Kerry and Chris Shook ask in their book, One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life. The catalyst for the book was encountering people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Larry Petton avatar

    Have You Crossed The Jordan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 16, 2019
     | 10,855 views

    The Lord has personally invited you to enter His rest and discover His strength. But you will have to “cross over the Jordan” in your spiritual life to experience the reality of that truth.

    HAVE YOU CROSSED THE JORDAN? Text: Joshua 3 Dr. Larry Petton _______________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – JOSHUA 3:5-17 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    This Blood Is For You

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,959 views

    A sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus.

    THIS BLOOD . . . TEXT: Colossians 1:20-23 Colossians 1:20-23 -- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Cross And The Fiery Serpent"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,573 views

    The fiery serpent raised up by Moses in the wilderness is one of the most striking types of the cross of Christ in all of scripture.

    "Then they set out from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the people became impatient because of the journey. The people spoke against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Worship The Lord For The Miracles Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2023
     | 1,736 views

    Worship the Lord for the miracle... 1. Of the darkened sun (vs. 45). 2. Of fulfilled Scripture (vs. 46). 3. Of His sacrificial death (vs. 46-50). 4. Of the splitting veil (vs. 51). 5. Of the saints' resurrection (vs. 51-54).

    Worship the Lord for the Miracles of the Cross The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:45-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 11, 2023) MESSAGE: *Our God is a miracle working God! I am sure that He is working miracles in our world every single day. I am sure, because people we know have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,748 views

    We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

    (see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran