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  • Richard Burkey avatar

    The Business Of The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005
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    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

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 9, 2021
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    Why do we preach Christ crucified?

    The Power of the Cross Sunday Sermon Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Cor 1:20-24 In Jesus’ day, eastern people looked for a sign of some sort to tell them that God was doing something huge for them. The three magi who traveled from Persia to Bethlehem saw a special star in the eastern sky, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Manger And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 9, 2016
     | 7,468 views

    Jesus, God's Plan & Gift, Sacrifice, Love

    THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Manger and the Cross Colossians 1:15-23 (p. 821) December 18, 2016 Introduction: “The son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” The word for firstborn here doesn’t mean Jesus was a created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross Training Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,243 views

    Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

    Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Why The Cross Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
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    Only God can stand against the evil that humans beings have brought into his world. he's done this by sending Jesus to become one of us, taking our place, becoming our substitute in facing God's anger and allowing humanity to be remade in God's image.

    Why the Cross A Sermon series based on the book of the same name by Dr Leon Morris I trust no-one here would doubt that the cross is central to the Christian faith. Without the cross Christianity becomes just another religion, emptied of its power. The cross is central to our life together; central ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 17, 2021
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    The Jordan River can represent places of change and transformation in our lives.

    Crossing Jordan Scripture Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Introduction: Jordan represents places of transition in our lives. We can never remain the same. We grow stagnant and live in depression often because we long for "the way it used to be." The writer of Ecclesiastes warns us "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
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    Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Results Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
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    Finding the message of forgiveness and acceptance from a Holy and Loving God by way of the Cross.

    JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD. SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH IS CONQUERED. JESUS’ WORK ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! WHEN JESUS BREATHED HIS LAST AND GAVE UP HIS SPIRIT, IT WAS NOT THE END, NOR A VICTORY FOR EVIL. WHAT TRANSPIRED WAS A LOVING, COURAGEOUS, DEATH-DEFYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Grace And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

    Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Cross… No Crown

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2023
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    In our text today this is a conditional promise.

    Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short weeks, months or years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. The promise is made to those who are faithful unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Buice avatar

    The Beauty Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,970 views

    The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

    The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 59,624 views

    The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

    April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,506 views

    Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

    THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Carry The Cross Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021
     | 4,328 views

    We all have a responsibility to carry the cross of Christ

    Carry the Cross #2 Matthew 27, Luke 23 Good Morning I hope you are ready to receive the word of God and let it change you from the inside out. That …what is happening on the inside would be seen on the outside. The hardest thing is to pick up is the mantle of someone else. Because if you are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Offense Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    Why was the cross a stumbling block for people to accept Christ in Paul's time and today?

    The Offense (Stumbling Blocks) of the Cross Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Galatians 5:7-12 We have an exciting statement from our brother Paul which can be translated in different ways. In Galatians 5:11, the verse can be translated as "the offense of the cross." I found this to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist