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  • David Buffaloe avatar

    Deny, Take, Follow

    Contributed by David Buffaloe on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,571 views

    Though salvation is a free gift, Christ requires we deny ourselves, take up our Cross, and follow Him to be saved.

    Mark 8:34-38 (KJV) And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2023
     | 3,253 views

    If you want to move from darkness into light, just walk in the light of the cross, walk in the light of Christ, and walk in the light of His commands.

    Several years ago (1995), a middle-aged man robbed two Pittsburgh banks in broad daylight. He didn’t wear a mask or any sort of disguise. And he smiled at surveillance cameras before walking out of each bank. Later that night, police arrested a surprised McArthur Wheeler. When they showed him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Six Thieves Of Calvary

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    To show how great is the depth of God’s Son, who was willing to experience the pain of the cross for our benefit.

    The Six Thieves of Calvary Matt 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    A Perfect Tree

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

    A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    On The Edge Of Greatness

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 42,347 views

    Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

    On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    Where You There? Series

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    This sermon attempts to help individuals find themselves at the cross of Jesus by considering several people who were there.

    WHERE YOU THERE? INTRODUCTION: Where were you when…. The Space Shuttle exploded in the 1980’s? Kennedy was assassinated? You heard about the 911attacks? It is amazing how we remember where we were, what we were doing, even what we were wearing during major cultural or national events. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The First Word: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 75,171 views

    An analysis of Jesus’ first word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:34, teaches us about forgiveness.

    Introduction Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled, All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cutting To The Chase

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,022 views

    Advent 6: The Resurrection is proof that Jesus’ work on the Cross was exactly what was needed to restore a sinful humanity to God.

    There are people that have the absolutely uncanny ability to zero in on a problem. With laser-like precision, they can identify what’s going on and cut to the chase. If protests are raised, they can lay waste all arguments to the contrary, take no prisoners and accept no compromises as they ferret ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Happened To Me Last Friday Series

    Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 12,817 views

    This is a unique first-person narrative sermon from the viewpoint of the Centurion at the cross who exclaimed "Truly this is the Son of God!"

    "WHAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST FRIDAY" Last Friday was a day I’ll never forget. I had to oversee three crucifixions. In and of itself, there was nothing unusual about that. I’ve had a lot more than that on one day - I’ve spent longer days at Golgotha. But last Friday I clocked six hours there for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    So Much To Say, So Few Words Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    This sums up the life of Jesus, as seen thru the Apostles’ Creed: His cradle, His cross, His crown.

    So Much to Say, So Few Words - Philippians 2:5-11 Billy Sunday, a great preacher from the early 1900’s, once said: “There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Bryan Wheeler avatar

    The Grace Of Predestination Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,487 views

    The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

    Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Winters avatar

    New Shirts

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    Romans 6 sermon about trading our "dirty shirts" in for "new shirts" through Baptism and the sign of the Cross.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three-in-One who cleanses our hearts and minds and souls from all impurities, Amen. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. This dirty old tshirt has been buried just outside of the campus house for three days. It has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    God Brings Good From Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

    Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    The Real Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,829 views

    We see Jesus intimacy and how He prayed for Himself, the disciples and for us before He went to the cross.

    A couple of weeks ago Jim called and asked if I would give the message tonight so he could go on the men’s retreat. I said I would and I need to begin by telling you about a dream I had shortly after. I dreamed I was supposed to be giving the message tonight and I had not done anything at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free