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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - A King On The Way To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 9, 2016
     | 6,650 views

    How do I know God cares? What is the difference between confession and repentance?

    Luke 18:31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. 33 On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Cross Versus The New Age Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,608 views

    “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back!

    THE CROSS VERSUS THE NEW AGE I CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back! I simply call them the “new age” gods. What am I driving at? Look at this text and note the following. I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    In The Cross Of Christ I Glory Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 158 views

    In the cross of Christ I glory

    Galatians 6:11 - 18 In the cross of Christ I glory The Letter - It's Priority - 11 Ye see how large a letter It's Paternity - I have written unto you It's Pertinency - with mine own hand. (It was Necessary) The Look Their Desire - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Holistic Healing Through The Cross.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2023
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     | 1,159 views

    Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. A blind man receives his sight, and his salvation.

    HOLISTIC HEALING THROUGH THE CROSS. Luke 18:31-43. 1. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection (Luke 18:31-34). Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    Oversights While Crossing Over

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 2, 2023
     | 1,044 views

    While crossing over from this world to the next, we must remember 5 important themes.

    Oversights While Crossing Over Scripture Reference: John 1:1; Luke 8:22-25 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 12, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson Hosanna—The word comes from two roots: yasha and anna. Yasha stands for delivers, and Anna: please. In essence, the word boils down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025
     | 581 views

    How does the Cross show us the love of God and steer us in the way we are called to live?

    “The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial settler who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 151 views

    The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

    What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Multiple Meanings Of The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2025
     | 236 views

    The cross you may be wearing means a great deal more than even many Christians understand.

    Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2025 In every Christian assembly I’ve attended, I have noticed a number of folks in the congregation wearing jewelry in the shape of a cross, usually simple silver or gold, but sometimes more intricate. On occasion I’ve seen images of Jesus hanging on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Taking Up Our Cross

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 14, 2024
     | 644 views

    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and will be delivered from its enemies at the coming hour of trial upon the world. Take up your cross and do the same.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to welcome you to this moment of shared faith, a time of communion in the Word of God. We gather here, not merely as individuals, but as a community united by the love of Christ, a love that transcends our differences and binds us together as one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Road Jesus Took To The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
     | 816 views

    Palm Sunday message

    The road Jesus took to the cross Selected Scriptures Good Morning everyone again, glad for those who are joining us by internet. Today we look at what the church calls Palm Sunday. A day we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It All Comes Down To The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2024
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     | 1,835 views

    A sermon about relying on Christ and Christ alone.

    “It All Comes Down to the Cross” Philippians 3:1-21 As we read our Scripture Lesson for this morning, it quickly becomes apparent that the church in Philippi had been infiltrated by a group of Jewish teachers who were telling them that salvation could only come to people who followed certain ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cross-Examination (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 6, 2020
     | 4,628 views

    Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. Today we look at the fact that God examines us and he enables us to examine ourselves. It's time to do a cross-examination.

    CROSS-EXAMINATION (part two) Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. We needed to start with examining what crucifixion was about so we could understand how degrading and torturous and gruesome it was. When we understand the level of what Jesus went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Law Removes The Offense Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2020
     | 1,942 views

    The apostle was accused by the false teachers of teaching circumcision in some places, and they said they were teaching no more than he taught. Or it may have been inferred from the fact (which was undoubtedly true) that Paul in general complied with the customs of the Jews when he was with them.

    December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe IV. Practical: Defense of Christian Liberty (5:1–6:10) A. Liberty vs. Law (5:1-12) Chapter IV.A.5: The Law Removes the Offense of the Cross (5:11-12) Galatians 5:11-12 (KJV) 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Cross: Memorial Day

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 23, 2020
     | 3,798 views

    The Lord's Supper is our weekly memorial of the Lord's death until He comes

    “Remember the CROSS” Memorial Day 2020 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Credit: various sections were taken from K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004 Background research from Tom Fuller Memorial Day is a time when we remember a sobering fact: • The Cost of Freedom is Blood. • Once a year we observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Let’s look at Jesus’ countercultural instructions in Mark 8:31-38.

    Prelude As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Purpose Let’s see the value of taking up our cross and denying ourselves. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist