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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Despising The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2013
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     | 4,074 views

    Despising The Old Rugged Cross

    In one classic science fiction plot, antagonists attempt to gain control of the future by attempting to alter the past. Though it might not be as exciting as a Dalorian speeding at 88 miles per hour, maniacal forces in our own reality are attempting to accomplish nearly the same thing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Through The Eyes Of Peter

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2013
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     | 6,585 views

    This is a dramatized sermon that focuses on the Apostle Peter in his early days with Jesus.

    Note: This was as the beginning of a sermon series called "The Cross Through Many Eyes". It is a combination of Scripture and drama, written for one key actor, and two readers, who alternate reading the Scripture vignettes. The Scriptures are a combination of NIV and The Message paraphrase by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Crowd That Gathered Around The Cross

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 16, 2013
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    Matthew’s account of the crucifixion scene.

    THE CROWD THAT GATHERED AROUND THE CROSS “And sitting down they watched Him there.” Matthew 27:36 KJV I. THE ROMAN SOLDIERS: “Then the soldiers of the governor took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 5,063 views

    Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

    Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Power Of The Cross - Number 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2012
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     | 10,465 views

    The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

    The Power of the Cross - Number 1 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 (Revised March 21, 2024) Note: This sermon was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. Lord willing, I also will submit a very similar sermon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Lessons Learned From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 23,359 views

    If you wear a cross then that is you preference, but when we look at the cross in our church, it should serve as a reminder to us of what Jesus did for us, and again today we will learn five lessons from the cross.

    A Journey to Calvary; His Passion our Deliverance Lessons learned from the Cross Am Service April 5th 2009 Luke 23:26-49 Introduction What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Serpent On A Pole, And A Man On A Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 18, 2013
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     | 13,435 views

    The symbolism of the serpent on the pole, and the awful reality of the Man upon the Cross.

    A SERPENT ON A POLE, AND A MAN ON A CROSS. Numbers 21:4-9. Much of the books of Exodus and Numbers tells the sad history of a people who for forty years - whilst being delivered, led, and provided for by God - made a profession of complaining. The turning point came when a pole was raised up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Children's Sermon: Glory In The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    To help the children see that Jesus’ love for us as displayed on the Cross is the most important gift we have ever received!

    Children’s Sermon Glory in the Cross Galatians 6:14 Sermon Objective; To help the children see that Jesus’ love for us as displayed on the Cross is the most important gift we have ever received! Sermon props: Pictures of objects people take pride in. Hello my friends! It is good to see you. Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Einar Kristoffersen avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 5,650 views

    To live the christian life

    TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 "For what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Cross: Where Jesus Died

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    Has the cross become too cultural. Is it more popular than powerful. The cross is where jesus died.

    Intro: Is it possible that we have become too familiar with the cross? Is it possible that it has become more popular than powerful? Is it possible that the cross is more cultural than critical to the salvation of people separated by from the life of God? The cross doesn’t seem to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Sounds Of The Cross, Sounds Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    In this we examine the last words of Jesus on the Cross and the first words at the Resurrection

    Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019
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     | 27,208 views

    Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

    Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Reflections On The Introit Sign Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,084 views

    Let the cross embrace us.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2019 The Sign of the Cross Those of us that are daily immersed in the Word of God, specifically in the Sacred Scriptures, sometimes forget that what we read each day are revolutionary words. They are revolutionary words intimately associated with the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,818 views

    The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

    CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cross Purposes 3: Redemption Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
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     | 6,018 views

    Redemption is like purchasing a slave to free them. Jesus 1) made a personal investment, and 2) paid a price. We are free as we 1) recognize our worth, and 2) chooses to be slaves of God.

    CROSS PURPOSES 5: REDEMPTION For the past 4 weeks, we have been asking, “Why did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, die on the cross for us?” We keep asking the same question, because the cross impacts our lives in so many ways, that we can’t exhaust them all: The cross shows the love of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed