Sermons about Cross Examination

The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

based on 84 ratings

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The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:53, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Holiness

The Third Word From The Cross: Affection Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

based on 219 ratings

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The cross broadens the concept of family - the family of God.

THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS - Affection "Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "She is your mother." From that time the disciple took her to live in his home", (John 19: 26, 27 We have been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Fourth Word From The Cross: Anguish Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

based on 188 ratings

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When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS - Anguish "At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?" which means, "My God, My God why did you abandon me" (Matthew 27: 46). Out of the darkness comes a loud cry. A piercing cry. It is not a cry against God, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Holiness

What The Cross Reveals About God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

based on 108 ratings

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The cross reveals God’s integrity, and by experiencing the cross we can understand, experience, and live consistently with God’s integrity.

How can a person go to heaven? It sounds like such a simple question, yet so many people aren’t sure how to answer. The Christian faith has always insisted that the answer to this question of how to go to heaven is found in the cross of Jesus Christ. For the Christian faith, the cross is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 198 ratings

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Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003

based on 127 ratings

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This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Sayings Of Jesus From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Apr 13, 2003

based on 218 ratings

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A comparison of the seven days of creeation with the seven sayings of the cross.

The Seven Sayings of Jesus From The Cross In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh. When man sinned, all of creation was affected and to this day travails under the burden of estrangement from its Creator. No part of creation is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1, Luke 23:24-49, John 19:28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross Of Christ ... Empty, But Always Full

Contributed by David Haun on Apr 5, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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Almost every Easter Sermon deals with the empty tomb. That’s all "once a year folk" ever hear. This sermon is to catch them with the message of the cross. It applies to our sanctuary cross, but can fit most any cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST ... EMPTY, BUT ALWAYS FULL ... Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida Today is Easter. Today we remember, celebrate, and give God praise for that resurrection morning. All over the world today, people will gather to celebrate the empty tomb. There were ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-24, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close To The Cross But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Aug 13, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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Today, we find many people who are very close to the Cross and to Jesus; however, they are no different than someone who has never heard of the Cross or Jesus. You see, just like those who have never heard, they are not under the Blood of Christ!

Introduction: Today, we find many people who are very close to the Cross and to Jesus; however, they are no different than someone who has never heard of the Cross or Jesus. You see, just like those who have never heard, they are not under the Blood of Christ! You may ask, “Why do you have to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Windows Of Joy,from The Cross To Victory

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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The use of Joy by Jesus to stay on the Cross

Windows of Joy, From the Cross to Victory. Hebrews 12:2, Looking unto Jesus, the author and finnisher of our faith, who for the Joy that was set before Him endured the Cross,despiseing the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many Christians look at this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Social Hindrances In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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Social Hindrances in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

SOCIAL HINDRANCES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM Introduction - Without realizing it many people fail to enter or grow in the kingdom of God because of social barriers. Many well meaning Christians have created unnecessary obstacles for millions of people who could be a part of God’s family if not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Conduct Cross-Cultural Research

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 26 ratings

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The decisions we make are only as good as the information we based them on,’’ said a famous man. If we are trying to catch fish it makes sense that we will want to know something about the animal. What type of fish are we looking for? What are his feedin

HOW TO CONDUCT CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH Learning Objectives 1. Analyze why we should conduct cross- cultural research? 2. Learn the components of research. 3. Discover the Biblical basis of research. 4. Describe some of the errors to avoid in research. 5. Understand how to overcome some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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