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  • James May avatar

    One More River To Cross

    Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,061 views

    We crossed the Red Sea in Salvation and Baptism. Now we are walking through the wilderness on the road to the Promised Land, but we have one more river to cross before we get home. Are you ready for the crossing?

    ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS By Pastor Jim May There is an old song that we once sang that went like this: There’s one more river to cross; one more mountain to climb One more valley that I have to walk through Then I’ll leave my troubles behind One more battle with the devil, and I know He’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Cross And The Theology Of Paul"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    The man possibly least likely of all men to become a Christian, transformed in an instant with a new Theology and an unchanging message.

    1 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he was traveling, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Helen Allen avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Helen Allen on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,845 views

    The storms and trials of life are part of the process of God building us into his kingdom.

    Imagine a situation where a homeless man is begging on the streets of London. A well-dressed man in a stretch limo pulls up next to him and offers him a job as vice-president of his company. You might think that sounds like a fairy tale; but that is exactly what God has done for us. We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Crossing Into The Land Of Great Miracles

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,655 views

    As Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, we see the three landmarks that we pass on the way ot the Land of Big Dreams and Great Miracles.

    Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Four Lessons In The Crossing Of Jordan

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,221 views

    This is an outline provides useful lessons for crossing the Jordans of the Christian life.

    “Four Lessons Learned in the Crossing of Jordan” Joshua 3:1-17 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text B. There are many Jordans that must be crossed in our lives. C. We must first decide what to do with Christ – Accept or Reject D. After salvation, there are many more Jordans to cross – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

    The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

    The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 2,702 views

    The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

    The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

    The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,215 views

    When do things make all the difference? When we are moved to laugh or cry, when we are celebrated or sacrificed for and when we believe.“Why The Cross Makes All The Difference” describes the cross from three perspectives: Jew, Gentile, and the Believer.

    There are just some times in our day where things make a difference. Take them out, things go wrong. Add things in, and things go wrong. There are just certain things needed to make a day a good day. Like the correct ingredients in baking a cake or cookies or a roast—the correct ingredients and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Your Unique Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life."

    As we continue to move on down the path of “Your Unique Journey to the Cross,” I want to share with you just a little of the theological and Scriptural foundation for what I’m trying to communicate to you. So let’s call this first half of the sermon: I. POSITION verses CONDITION I could call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,342 views

    Just what does the Lord expect of us?

    Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

    Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Nathan Parker avatar

    The Cross: Symbol Of Supreme Love

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
     | 3,221 views

    A message about the cross being our symbol of supreme love by Charles Stanley.

    The Voluntary Suffering of Christ: 1. An expression of supreme love (Jn. 10:9-11; 15; 17-18; Heb. 12:1-2; Col 1:15-17; Gal 1:4) 2. An act of substitution (Isa. 53:4-6; 10; Matt. 20:27-28; Rom. 5:6; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Tim. 2:5-6; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18; 1 Jn. 2:1-2) A. pupitur & anti-Greek lemmas 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    You Nailed Jesus To The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    A sermon that ends the service of the nails, that highlights it was our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross, and why this happened.

    Prior to the sermon we looked at the following bible passages as part of the service of nails...(for more details contact me), to highlight some sins: ISAIAH 52:13-15 MARK 12:38-40 MATTHEW 26:47-56 MATTHEW 27:20-24 MATTHEW 20:20-28 MATTHEW 27:27-31, 39-42 LUKE 6:22,32-36 Act of confession Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran