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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Christians Count The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    Pentecost 16 (C) - Christians count the cost of the cross. This price takes sacrifice. Christ makes the sacrifice.

    CHRISTIANS COUNT THE COST OF THE CROSS (Outline) September 20, 2009 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Luke 14:25-33 INTRO: At the center of the life of a Christian is Christ. At the center of the life of Christ is the cross. Today the cross is still considered by some only an instrument of extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cross: Where Jesus Died

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009
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    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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Candle And Cradle, Curse And Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
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    Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.

    Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Over - Transformation Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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    Explores our spiritual journey as Christians, emphasizing transformation, pursuit of truth, and overcoming trials through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this uplifting gathering where we come together as one body in Christ, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior. We are here to fellowship, to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that ...read more

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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Love Will Conquer All. How Or Why Should We Love Our Enemies?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 6, 2024
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    Loving our enemies can be impossible, or so difficult to do, but not if you know why, and the process of love and how it can overcome; turning something impossible, to something I must do.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction. You must admit, those were some very powerful bible readings this morning from the apostle John. … John ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Bob Groves avatar

    What Killed Jesus

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,379 views

    Looking at the love that jesus has for people & how it appleis to our lives.

    4th of July is all about Freedom... Series – FREEDOM – Deals with Inner Issues... Unresolved...Holding us...We’re not Free from... I want to Stay Focused on REVIVAL – Realized that Many Can’t Live in it – Because of INNER ISSUES – That Haven’t Been turned over to JC... Therefore – Cant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Magnify The Cross Of Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2022
     | 2,293 views

    Magnify the cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Because it was God's perfect plan. 2. Because it confirms God's prophecies. 3. Because it is the greatest proof of God's love. 4. Because it is the source of our greatest peace.

    Magnify the Cross of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022
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    Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Scandalous Cross: A Curse Or A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 6,892 views

    Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Message Series

    The Scandalous Cross: A Curse or a Blessing Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Series at Grace International Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ opened to about 3,000 screens this past Wednesday. Some here may have already ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Seven Words From The Cross

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 538 ratings
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    The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

    The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Are You Carrying A Branch Or A Cross?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 10,965 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Palm Sunday is a joyous time. A time when we rejoice and wave our palm branches as we sing "Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna". It is the time that we welcome Jesus into our midst and we receive Him as the King of Israel and as the Saviour of our lives. We imagine what it would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Just How Badly Did Jesus Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody?

    The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody? Most film critics have felt the need to stress their discomfort with the amount of violence in the film. Roger Ebert, who gave it a thumbs up, said The Passion of the Christ is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,023 views

    The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey To The Cross Part 1

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

    JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,677 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