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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.
Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
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
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27
Denomination: Baptist
Whoever heard of listing the necessities of life and putting the cross at the top of the list? Yet, that is where it belongs. Without the cross there is no salvation, and without salvation life is worse than meaningless.
Over fifteen hundred years ago, on Good Friday, Ambrose the Bishop of Milan ascended to his pulpit in the Cathedral of Milan and said to his congregation, "I find it impossible to speak to you today. The events of Good Friday are too great for human words." Centuries later the great ...read more
Scripture: John 12:23-46
The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Denomination: Brethren
For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.
The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:32-46
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Near The Cross........a message dealing with those who stood near the cross, and how their lives were touched by the Lord.
Near The Cross John 19:23-30 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the cross, a trembling ...read more
Scripture: John 19:23-30
The cross has the power to transform lives and it has been doing it for 2000 years.
TRANSFORMED BY THE CROSS THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS – PART 5 INTRODUCTION: “THE SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ” FROM “SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY.” PAGES 64-66 QUESTION - WHAT WAS IT THAT CAUSED MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO SACRIFICIALLY GIVE HIS LIFE SO THAT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING MIGHT LIVE? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, HE WAS ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18
What was it like to watch Jesus die? It would be great to hear from someone who was there. Let's hear from the centurion in charge of that crucifixion.
AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS [Monologue – Centurion] Introduction The old spiritual asks the question, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” Of course, physically, that is impossible since Jesus died on the cross nearly 2,000 years ago. Yet you do understand that He ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:39
As champions of the cross we are to lift high the cross of Christ.
Champions Of The Cross Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: British Pastor and Scholar John Stott, in his book The Cross of Christ, wrote about the centrality of the Cross in the Christian Faith. He wrote, "...the cross transforms everything. It gives us a new worshipping ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21
Denomination: Methodist
The inscription on Jesus’ cross marked God’s final sacrifice for sin.
The Sign of the Cross May 24, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The Lamb A The Passover (one of 3 major annual feats, along with Pentecost & Tabernacle) 1 Practical (remember God’s obedience from Egypt ...read more
Scripture: John 19:19-20
An invitation to come to the cross should be ore than just an invitation to take something away. This is an invitation o bring something, when you come.
Come to the Cross 2 Corinthians 5:21 PLAY Video following the offertory prayer I want to invite you to come to the cross this morning and consider what the death of Jesus means for you, and for your world. If you accept my invitation to come to the cross this morning, I don’t want you to come ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24
September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38
Denomination: Lutheran
The Cross of Jesus is anticipated in the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, telling of The Father’s Sacrifice, The Son’s Submission and the Lord’s Substitute.
THE CROSS ANTICIPATED If I had to give this message a title it would be "The Cross Anticipated in Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac" (Genesis 22:1-19. The story has three characters - there’s the Father: Abraham; there’s the Son: Isaac and there’s the Voice from heaven. The story revolves around three ...read more
Only those who accept the cross of Christ as the payment for their sins will receive eternal salvation.
The Superiority Of The Cross Text: Heb. 9:11-28 Introduction 1. "In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28
This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood, our redemption through His sacrifice, and the hope we have in God's unfathomable love.
Warm greetings and welcome to this blessed gathering! We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, and our spirits are ready to receive the nourishing word of God, a word that has the power to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:7
Topics: Blood, Jesus
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