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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Do We Find Comfort (Friend’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022
     | 2,090 views

    Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

    The different ways we do this, reminds me of three elderly men who were passing the time discussing the ideal way of leaving this world. • The first man, age seventy-five, said he would prefer to go to sleep one night and not wake up the next day. • The second man, age eighty-five, said he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do We Find Comfort (Friend’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,881 views

    Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

    Illus: The different ways we do this, reminds me of three elderly men who were passing the time discussing the ideal way of leaving this world. • The first man, age seventy-five, said he would prefer to go to sleep one night and not wake up the next day. • The second man, age eighty-five, said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018
     | 3,136 views

    Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

    WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,246 views

    Near The Cross........a message dealing with those who stood near the cross, and how their lives were touched by the Lord.

    Near The Cross John 19:23-30 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the cross, a trembling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Preaching Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

    “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Business Of The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Typically we see the cross from the viewpoint of the suffering of Jesus, this message invites the hearer to see that mission is a key part of the business of the cross.

    “The Business of the Cross” (Special thanks to Dr. Kent R. Hunter with David L. Bahn, Confessions of a Church Growth Enthusiast, (Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, 1997 for many of the insights of this message) Romans 3:21-25a 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Compelling Cross

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    The Crucifixion from Simon, the Cyrene’s, view.

    Luke 23:26 -- “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.” l. THE FRIDAY SCENE • The Date. . . . . Friday, April 11, 32 A. D. • The Time. . . . . . Between nine and ten in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing Jordan Series

    Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    Letting go of our old perceptions in order to reach our destiny

    CROSSING JORDAN Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even ...read more

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    The Giving Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,129 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent It is about the cross of Christ

    Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The Giving of the Cross" "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Cross (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

    The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Cross Roads Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

    Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#1] HYMN #1: CROSS ROADS Psalm 1 Through the centuries God’s people have sang songs that express their relationship with God. The book of Psalms is a compilation of Hebrew hymns that still speak to us in the 21st Century. This first hymn we find is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Dreaded Cross

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

    “The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    To examine the different responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. Good Friday sermon

    Three Crosses Matthew 27:33-50 Primary Purpose: To examine the difference responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. When we come to this time of holy week, we are all thinking about the cross and the fact that this was the day in which Jesus was crucified. One of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist