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  • John Gaston avatar

    "Me? Barabbas?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2018
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    Barabbas watched as Jesus was beaten with HIS beating, as Jesus took up HIS cross, and as Jesus was peirced with HIS nails. He got a special revelation of Jesus as his substitute!

    “ME? BARABBAS?” Mt. 27:15-17, 20-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You really wonder about people’s common sense when you’ve read some of these instruction labels: 1. On a hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. 2. On box of Cracker Jacks: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 25, 2022
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    The message of the cross is a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are being saved it is the wisdom of God. Do we have a "cross centered" view today?

    THE CROSS Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-6 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING I love studying God’s Word. I absolutely love it. I would rather study God’s Word than watch football or go to a UFC fight, which is saying a lot, because I enjoy both of those things. I would rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 365 ratings
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    The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

    OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Is Near Our Lips And Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
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    To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is near our lips and heart, the Very Person of our faith that we profess.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a self-made man? No. I'm made by grace. Romans 3:24 (Amplified Bible) [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
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    So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

    Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
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    One is the loneliest number you will ever do.Have you ever been forsaken? Jesus was! Based on a few sermons I read several years ago. Some original,most not!

    MYY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FOSAKEN ME? TEXT- MATTHEW 27:45-50 INTRODUCTION I’m sure all of you remember the singing group, “Three Dog Night.” One is the loneliest number that you ever do Two can be as bad as one It’s the loneliest number since the number one No, is the saddest experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
     | 6,289 views

    What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means that we be willing to give up everything to follow Him. The journey begins where we are at and ends where God wants us to be. It starts by way of the cross.

    The way of the Cross Mark 8:34-38 Mark chapter 8:34-38 Prayer- Introduction- Last week we looked at some of the words of Jesus to his disciples. We found that He had the nerve to eat with sinners and associate with people that even the religious thought should be avoided. We saw the setting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,762 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

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Beneath The Cross Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,322 views

    Promoting Worship For Believers.

    HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #2 By Ivan G. Casteel BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS! Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (KJV) Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; A home within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 24, 2015
     | 3,580 views

    Our work is to win lost souls for Christ. We are to do this by spreading the Good News of the Gospel. We can do this work just by talking to our friends.

    Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Remember Me!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,501 views

    The thief on the cross is an example that we are saved completely by the grace of God as this hardened criminal received the promise of eternal life.

    Many of you might remember Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman to be executed in the US since 1984. She was notorious as an accomplice to a brutal ax murder of a two people in the early eighties. Soon after being imprisoned, Tucker took a Bible from the prison ministry program and read it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Was Jesus Glad For The Cross?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2022
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    Jesus voluntarily went to the Cross and endured its pain and shame with joyful gladness because He wanted to spend eternity with you!!

    "...looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 ESV) "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unmoved By The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 13,980 views

    Three reasons why some like the Roman soldiers on the hill at calavry are still umoved by the cross.

    “Unmoved By The Cross” The Impact of The Cross – Part One Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other, he said, “I dare you to go over to that Cathedral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Keep The Door Open For Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 844 views

    Understand and appreciate God's infinite patience and love, and allow Him to work in our lives, especially during our lowest moments, as His grace gives us hope and character through our sufferings.

    Good morning, everyone! You're all looking mighty fine today. I'm so glad to see you here to share the Word of God with me. Today, we're going to dive into a part of Romans that's all about God's patience, love, and the hope He gives us. There's this quote from Philip Yancey, "Grace, like water, ...read more

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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Pain Of The Cross

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,470 views

    Four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross.

    Matthew 26:36-38 The Pain of the Cross INTRODUCTION In his book titled, Systematic Theology, writer Wayne Grudem outlines four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross that I would like to share with you today. I want us to turn our hearts and thoughts to the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist