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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

    Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wires Crossed?

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,252 views

    David got his wires crossed. When it came to taking a census, was it a holy spirit or an unholy spirit that “moved” David? Either way, David took responsibility. Four (4) ways to ‘test the spirits”.

    READ FROM - 2 Sam 24:1-10 & 1 Chronicles 21:1-8 I. BOTH TEXTS THE SAME, EXCEPT FOR WHO MOVED DAVID TO TAKE THE CENSUS A. Is It God Who Moved David? (2 Samuel 24:1 says it’s God) “Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, “Go, number Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Breeden avatar

    Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,814 views

    The cross still is powerful

    POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Cor. 1:18 I. 10 Yrs. PASTORING, 16 Yrs. PREACHING, 23 Yrs. SAVED & COUNTING A. Always Inadequate Preaching about the Cross 1. Great Sermons, messages 2. But yet not quite satisfied B. Been preached millions of Times 1. Still Love to Hear It 2. Story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    The Business Of The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    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

  • Wendy Pratt avatar

    The Victory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

    Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Centrality Of The Cross

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    We cannot avoid the centrality of the Cross if we are going to truly reflect to the world the true Gospel of Jesus.

    02-04-06 NR/NC Story: On 15th February 1597, 26 Christians were crucified at Niz-hiz-aka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cross And The Towel

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    An inductive sermon focusing people on the humility and servanthood of Jesus at the Cross.

    THE CROSS AND THE TOWEL JOHN 13:1-12 Today is the day when we really begin to celebrate the Easter Season. Today is Palm Sunday in which Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cut palm branches and hailed and praised Jesus as He entered the city. The week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Math Of The Cross

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,657 views

    A sermon on the cross using basic math symbols. (Title and outline taken from Bobby K. Carden and Robert Laymance)

    Sermon for 4/9/2006 The Math of the Cross Introduction: A. Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 B. I did not do very well in math. It was my worst subject. Thankfully my job doesn’t have much to do with math. C. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    The Thief, The Skeptic, The Believer

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 Easter Clip in PowerPoint. • It is so good to have everyone here this morning as we celebrate this Resurrection Sunday! • This is the day that we celebrate the fact that Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified on a cross for the sins of the whole world! • This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    What Is The Cross?

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,449 views

    To show what the cross is in all of its dimensions.

    -If I asked you to describe the cross to me, you would likely be able to do so fairly easily -The cross has become so ingrained in our culture -Everyone knows what it looks like -Everyone knows what happened there -Everyone knows it is the centerpiece of Christianity -Or do they? -The cross is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Centered On The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,986 views

    As Christians our lives are meant to be centered on the cross

    Centered on the Cross Selected Passages October 2, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I grew up near a small town called Centerburg. When I was growing up, Centerburg was the home of the local mill where we purchased feed for our animals. It was home to the pharmacy where my grandmother got her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Darrell Tomasek avatar

    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    This sermon explores the fact that everything changes in our lives once we come to truly know God.

    Crossing Over Galatians 4: 1-11 1. There comes a time that we, as believers, receive our full inheritance (1-7). A. Under Roman Law a child was not of age until 14. B. At the age of 14 he was of age but did not inherit his full rights until 25. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Curse Or The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,601 views

    In Galatians 3:1-14, Paul has presented us with us two roads. One road is the road of curse. The other road is the road of blessing. What road are you on? Are you on the road of curse, which leads to destruction or are you on the road of blessing whi

    The Curse or the Cross? Galatians 3:1-14 In our study last week we noticed how Paul transitioned form arguing his authority as an apostle to teaching the foundational doctrine of Christian of justification by faith alone. Paul will spend chapters three and four expanding on his teaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist