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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023
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    Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

    Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,216 views

    I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

    Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,596 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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    Crisscross Double Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,893 views

    We are secure in our faith. John tells us that those who walk away from the faith were never a part of the faith to begin with.

    In 1936, when delays slowed construction, over $130,000 was invested in a novel safety feature: a vast net -- similar to a circus net -- suspended under the Golden Gate Bridge. The safety net extended ten feet wider than the bridge’s width and fifteen feet further than the roadway’s length. It gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Burden Of The Cross"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 551 ratings
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    Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

    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 head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Manger To The Cross

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS

    "FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS" LUKE 2:7 INTRODUCTION: WHILE IT IS NOT ALWAYS TURE, THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPES YOUR DIRECTION. AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO OTHERS SEEEM TO DICTATE FAILURE OR SUCCESS. WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY TIMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,298 views

    Explores understanding our divine purpose, following Jesus' path, and finding strength in adversity through faith and the teachings of the Gospel.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow traveler, walking this path of faith alongside you. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound understanding - an understanding of our ...read more

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    Lessons From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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
     | 843 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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    Jesus Endured The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 572 views

    Jesus on the cross

    Jesus endured the cross Hebrews 12:2. Luke 16:19-31 Good morning everyone, We recognize today as being Palm Sunday. The journey that Jesus the messiah took into the city of Jerusalem before His crucifixion on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. The mindset of the people at this point ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Accepting The Fullness Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    It is God’s desire for us to receive all the benefits of the Cross of Calvary.

    October 11, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Subject: What Christ Did Title: Accepting the Fullness of the Cross We live in perhaps the greatest nation to ever be created in the history of the world. I believe we all know that the initial reason for our greatness is the fact that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Penalty Of Bypassing The Cross

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    It has been a long night in Jerusalem. While multitudes slept, God the Father has allowed the plan of the ages (the redemption of man) to be put into motion.

    THE PENALTY OF PASSING BY THE CROSS Mark 15:22-38 / Luke 23:46-49 It has been a long night in Jerusalem. While multitudes slept, God the Father has allowed the plan of the ages (the redemption of man) to be put into motion. The time is a few minutes after noon the day of Christ’s crucifixion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O The Wonderful Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,179 views

    A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

    O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Was Jesus Glad For The Cross?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,435 views

    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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    Seven Words Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,114 views

    An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

    SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational