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  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Leads To Salvation Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 29, 2022
     | 1,918 views

    The cross leads to salvation.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION RECAP OF LESSONS IN SERIES - The Cross is a Foolish Message (1 Corinthians – message is foolish to a world that is perishing) - The Cross Gives Us Endurance (we run this race in this world and are able to overcome obstacles, fear, weariness) - The Cross Has Enemies (With ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross: The Symbol Of Love

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 16, 2024
     | 692 views

    This sermon explores the meaning of the Cross. In ancient times, the Cross is a symbol of shame and death. For Christians, however, it is a symbol of love.

    Scripture: John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Introduction: The Cross as a Paradox The cross, in ancient times, was a symbol of shame and death. Yet, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008
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     | 3,646 views

    A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

    Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Message Of The Cross Is Foolishness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 866 views

    Explores the contrast between worldly views and God's perspective, focusing on understanding the profound love symbolized by the cross in Christianity.

    Greetings, beloved. I hope this day finds you in good spirits and ready to receive the Word of the Lord. We gather here today, not out of habit or obligation, but out of a desire to know our God more intimately and to understand His Word more deeply. Our focus today is on a scripture that is both ...read more

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    The New Covenant And The Cross

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014
     | 4,548 views

    God’s goal is not simply to announce His presence

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 April 2014 THE NEW COVENANT AND THE CROSS Hebrews 12:18–27 Goal/message/Hope/Cross for Today • Find ultimate stability/cross/Christ and/New Covenant He established, in the midst of an unstable world. • Help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gratitude In The Shade Of The Cross!

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    A new look at the story of 10 lepers

    GRATITUDE IN THE SHADE OF THE CROSS! Luke 17:11-19 Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Up The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    The importance of ’denying oneself’ and ’taking up the cross.’

    TAKING UP THE CROSS MARK 8:27-38 INTRODUCTION... How do you work this thing? There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Before The Crown Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,830 views

    Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

    We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Crossing Over The New

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 6, 2019
     | 5,641 views

    Newness of life

    A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, mercy, and justice, as exemplified by Jesus' plea during his crucifixion in Luke 23:34.

    Good morning, beloved family. I am so glad you've chosen to join us today. As we gather in this sacred space, I can't help but feel the warmth of God's love radiating from each and every one of you. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called together to delve into the depths of ...read more

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    The Cradle And Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    The Christian life can be summed up by the Cradle and the Cross of Christ.

    Luke 2: 22-32 THE CRADLE AND CROSS OF CHRIST (The C m C of C) The Story of Concordia Memorial College is the Story of the Cradle and Cross of Christ! I wish to leave you with the clear imprint today that the heart of CMC is the Cradle and Cross of Christ! We are all growing older, CMC too...! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter- The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

    Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Nailed To The Cross? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,046 views

    God calls us to surrender four central things in our life because of who He is. We must be willing to give up our self, our security, our success, and our status in order to fully submit and follow Him. So, which are you willing to commit to Him?

    Are you nailed to the cross? Mark 8:34-8:38 - Our lives ought to be a living worship of Jesus Christ’s example -- Honestly, I am more and more convinced that we (all) are just not there yet - Jesus warned that not all that called upon Him will enter into the Kingdom -- If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Has Enemies Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,391 views

    Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of The Blood On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,568 views

    God had to take a sacrifice from animals to cover the nakedness & sin (temporarily) of the first Adam because the sin of humanity cannot be redeemed permanently by the blood of animals. The second Adam – Jesus gave the sacrifice with His blood for coveri

    Illustration: “At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was represented. During one session, Dr. Joseph Cook, of Boston, suddenly rose and said: ‘Gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you a woman with a great sorrow. Bloodstains are on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational