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  • The Cross: The Way To Servanthood thumbnail

    The Cross: The Way To Servanthood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to understand the cross as a ransom for all, a call to servanthood, and a model for our lives, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and sacrifice in following Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today we’re going to dive deep into a passage from Mark. It’s a passage that highlights three profound aspects of the cross: The Cross as a Ransom for All, The Cross as a Call to Servanthood, and The Cross as a Model for our Lives. Let's read together from Mark 10:32-45. "They ...read more

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    Crossing The Final Hurdle

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2021
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    The reproach of Egypt includes three things: a history of slavery, oppression, and their disobedience. Their past stood between them and their victory, and before God could send them to slay the giants of Canaan and possess the land, he had to deal with their past

    Joshua 5:6-12 Jos 5:6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Upon The Cross.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2021
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    Hope in the midst of suffering.

    JESUS UPON THE CROSS. Psalm 22:1-15. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus upon the Cross than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the church has always read this Psalm of David as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul Preaching The Cross Series

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2022
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    May God add His blessing to the reading of His inspired and inerrant Word! I want to preach to you today about “the preaching of the cross of Jesus.”

    1. PAUL’S DECLARATION He came declaring the mystery of God. The word testimony means mystery. Now, what does he mean by a mystery? We will see this word again in this letter. A mystery means “something that had not been revealed before.” The mystery of God which Paul preached was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contrary Is Crossed Out

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2023
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    Do not stumble upon what He has taken away.

    Col 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Cross In Mark Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023
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    Jesus endured the cross, despising the shame (Hebrews 12:2) He surrendered his mortal body according to John 10:18, Just as he said: “No one takes [my life] away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will...” The cross is not a religious symbol but an instrument of death.

    Mark 15:34-37 Jesus and the Cross in Mark Introduction: According to Mark, the "theology of the cross" (theologia crucis) is the only way to achieve glory by way of rejection and the cross as explained in the divine parabola in Philippians 2:5 by Apostle Paul. Mark is silent about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Message Of The Cross Is Foolishness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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    Explores the contrast between worldly views and God's perspective, focusing on understanding the profound love symbolized by the cross in Christianity.

    Greetings, beloved. I hope this day finds you in good spirits and ready to receive the Word of the Lord. We gather here today, not out of habit or obligation, but out of a desire to know our God more intimately and to understand His Word more deeply. Our focus today is on a scripture that is both ...read more

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    Crossing Your Jordan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of preparing for God's purpose, pursuing His promises, and possessing the spiritual territory He sets before us.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has been your strength and your song, your tower of refuge and your ever-present help in times of need. Today, we gather together under the banner of His love, unified by the redeeming power of His sacrifice, and ...read more

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  • Mark Hall avatar

    Famous Last Words: Words At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016
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    Words spoken at and around the cross of Christ

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS: WORDS AT THE CROSS Today and next week, we will be looking at two final scenes regarding the cross of Jesus Christ. Why should we spend so much time at the cross? Why should we care about the intricate details of the cross? Why would we want to lift up the cross for all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Of Commitment... The Paradox Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2012
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    Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

    Title: The Cross of Commitment… the Paradox of Following Christ. Text: John 12:20-33 Thesis: Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Introduction It is always an interesting question: If you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Outstretched Arms

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009
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    Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

    James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crown Without A Cross? (May 7, 2023).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2023
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    It was only after the resurrection that Peter understood the cross and what that it because there is no crown without a cross!

    THE CROWN WITHOUT A CROSS? Text: 1 Peter 2:20 – 25 1 Peter 2:20 - 25 (19) For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. (20) If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 3: Investigating The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006
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    friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling cr

    CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 3: Investigating the Cross [Before the message each week, a CSI style drama was performed to examine that weeks evidence] Last Two Weeks – Investigated the Betrayal of Judas / Learned -Betray Ourselves Investigated the Trial – Pilot’s ignored the Truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Walk With The Innocent One Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
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    As we witness Jesus trial before the Jewish council, we clearly see that no guilt was his; and yet, all guilt was his as well, for the Innocent One carried your guilt and mine to the cross.

    Walk with the Innocent One Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts is record in Mark 14: The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wood

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
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    Isaac carried the wood; Jesus carried the wood; and in both cases, Father and Son walked on together.

    Before we turn to the passage of our study today, I feel we must first look at a couple of other verses of scripture. Turn with me to the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 6 and let’s read. “AND ABRAHAM TOOK THE WOOD OF THE BURNT OFFERING AND LAID IT ON ISAAC HIS SON, AND HE TOOK IN HIS HAND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox