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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,130 views

    JESUS COMMANDED US TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: HOW BIG IS THE CROSS TO CHRISTIANITY? 1: HOW BIG IS IT TO THE CHRISTIAN? A) IS A THE CROSS SOMETHING YOU IDENTIFY WITH? B) IS IT A SYMBOL YOU WEAR AROUND YOUR NECK? C) OR IS IT MORE THAN THAT TO YOU? POINT: A LOT OF PEOPLE WEAR CROSSES AROUND THEIR NECKS. RECENTLY I WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Jesus Died On The Cross Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,852 views

    10 Week series on the Gospel

    GOSPEL DEEP JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS – HEBREWS 2:14-15 -In 2004 a controversial movie was released. -Directed by Mel Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel this movie was called “The Passion of the Christ”. -Like many people, we went to see this movie about Jesus and it was a weird experience. -We sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,563 views

    Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

    Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,253 views

    Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19.

    Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Jn. 2:13-22 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Easter - The Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2019
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     | 20,622 views

    A journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power.

    This morning I want to take us on a journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power. We are going to briefly consider what happened on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing Over 5 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 45,889 views

    This series focuses on crossing over obstacles, problems, situations, and the like which can impede our walk with God.

    CROSSING OVER 5 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Crossing Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,954 views

    Doing What God has called us to do.

    CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Four Nails Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,075 views

    There is always talk of the 3 nails of the Cross of Jesus, I would like to add one to the top of the Cross: The Four nails of the Cross

    The Nails of the Cross Matthew 27:34-38 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 737 views

    The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith. It represents the greatest sacrifice ever made—Jesus Christ laying down His life for the salvation of mankind.

    THE OLD RUGGED CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Colossians 2:14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gifts From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 17, 2025
     | 416 views

    We find several priceless gifts from the Cross of Jesus: Reconciliation, Justification, Redemption and Propitiation. Today is the day of Salvation!

    ALLELUIA! HEAR THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! COLOSSIANS 2:13-15, “YOU WERE DEAD BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS AND BECAUSE YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Leon Hergert avatar

    The Cross: It's Wisdom

    Contributed by Leon Hergert on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    As we look at Jesus during his last hours we see the son of God, but we also see very clearly his humanity. He was a man, and he can identify with our needs.

    The Cross: It’s wisdom Mark 14:32-42 Every Christian can grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ, but understanding the experiences of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsamane. Introduction: There are some interesting facts about the sisal plant from which is made tough sisal twine. It grows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Utterances From The Cross

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,514 views

    We find forgiveness, hope, and life in The last three utterances from Jesus while he was on the Cross from the gospel of Luke.

    Utterances from the Cross Introduction: If ever there was a holiday to celebrate; it is Easter. What other holiday celebrates an event that promises everlasting life? I love Easter! I look forward to it, especially when the long cold days of winter have me trapped inside the house, cabin fever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    His Passion For The Cross Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    In this message we will answer the question the thief had in the movie the passion of the Christ, "why do you embrace your cross?" (Passion of the Christ - pt 3)

    His Passion For The Cross The Passion Of The Christ – pt 3 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Cross Was Always The Plan

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,356 views

    Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

    The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Cross Satisfies God Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    The original idea of propitiation came from the pagans.The Christian meaning is much richer as we shall see today. Before we explore what Christian propitiation looks like we have to understand why God needs to be satisfied.

    Isaiah 53:7-11 Purpose: To explain why God's wrath must be assuaged before forgiveness is possible. Aim: I want the listener to glory in what Christ did to absorb God's wrath against our sin. INTRODUCTION: I won't ask for a raise of hands, but men have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible