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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cross-Dressing Soldiers Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 3, 2008
     | 4,076 views

    Exposition of 2 Timothy 2:4 about the Christian Worldview attitude of believers related to the vision of our church

    Text: 2 Timothy 2:4, Title: Cross-dressing Soldiers, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story about Rene Descartes’ from Think Biblically, p. 45 B. Background to passage: As we continue to think about the vision and future of our church, today we will look at the next phrase in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Shout From The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,925 views

    The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

    A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Build A Cross

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 25,542 views

    A look at Jesus’ teaching about the cross as he made his final trip to Jersualem on the Jericho road.

    How to Build a Cross "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 (KJV) Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of sorrow I am about to drink?" "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stumbling Blocks To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 8,634 views

    On their way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus has three encounters that become teaching opportunities on stumbling blocks to following Him and embracing the cross

    Stumbling Blocks Luke 9:57-62 According to the UPI news, the Metropolitan Insurance Company received some unusual explanations for accidents from its automobile policyholders. The following are just few: “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cross You Carry Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,350 views

    Whoever desires to come after me (1)let him deny himself, (2)take up his cross, and (3)follow me.

    The Cross You Carry (Mk.15:16-22; Mk.8:34) During Lent we come face to face with the cross Christ died upon to save us from our sins. I preach about it, we read Scripture describing it, hymns we sing talk about it; each Sunday morning we face it ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Cross Was Always The Plan

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 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

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    The Dangers Of Neglecting The Cross

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    A message imploring listeners not to neglect the opportunity to be saved.

    Introduction: I was not one of his fans personally, but for many NASCAR fans, the death of racing legend Dale Earhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500 is still fresh in their minds. On the final lap of the race, he crashed into the wall at a speed of around 180 miles per hour after being tapped from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Reflect On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 794 views

    Matthew 27:25 is a passage that carries both profound weight and incredible significance.

    Go! And Reflect on the Cross Introduction Today, as we continue our journey through the Word of God, we approach a passage that carries both profound weight and incredible significance. Our key text is Matthew 27:25 (NLT): "And all the people yelled back, 'We will take responsibility for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3 Crosses @ Calvary

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,386 views

    This incident, on the road to Calvary, and then at the sight of the crucifixion, reveals both God and man as they truly are. It exposes man as incredibly cruel, and God as amazingly kind and compassionate. It is man who is evil, and God who is good.

    Opening illustration: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various facial expressions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing The Rivers In Life

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,544 views

    This morning we are looking at the miraculous story of how the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. God did a miracle in their life and God will do great things in your life if you¡¦re willing to pay the price of obedience and commitment.

    Crossing The Rivers in Life. Introduction: Many of us want God to do great things in our life, but we never take the step of obedience Patricia Agnes of Jacksonville, Florida hired a taxi at 1 dollar per mile to travel 10,000 miles to Alaska. (Ripley’s Believe it or not.) Some people will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 5,805 views

    Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Crown Without A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 12,221 views

    If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing Dark Waters Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,893 views

    Jesus shows us how we can achieve spiritual victories.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Crossing Dark Waters” John 18:1-11 Introduction: December 25, 1776 and Gen. Washington had a daring plan to attack the Hessians at Trenton, NJ while they were asleep or drunk with Christmas merriment. In order to do this, they had to cross a frozen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Over 1 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 54,555 views

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

    CROSSING OVER 1 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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    The Glory Of Thecross Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    The road to glory is self-sacrificing love

    John 12:20-36, March 15, 2009 The Glory of the Cross What do you imagine Jesus will look like in his glory? Images that come up when you search “Jesus Glory” “Go for the Glory” – said in sports, usually means beating all the other competitors soundly. Read passage The Glory of the ...read more

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