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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God's Verdict On The Cross

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

    The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Crossing Over 2 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,167 views

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

    CROSSING OVER 2 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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    Running From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

    1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Message Of The Cross Is Foolishness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 748 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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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Build A Cross

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 25,491 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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    Jesus Endured The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
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     | 340 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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    The Cross Has Enemies Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,168 views

    Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A View From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

    A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeling The Weight Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 25,614 views

    Why would Jesus use an instrument of death to represent His kingdom and His power? And how do I "carry" my cross daily?

    OPEN: The year was 1889 on the continent of Africa. Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim Bond avatar

    The Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 35,905 views

    Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

    The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Burden Of The Cross"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 551 ratings
     | 39,715 views

    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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    Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,145 views

    Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19.

    Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Jn. 2:13-22 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    At The Foot Of The Cross: Love Series

    Contributed by Kathleen Kisner on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,698 views

    The Good Friday story told from the perspective of Mary the mother of James the younger and Joses

    I’ll be right there! Yes. Yes, I am one of the women who followed Jesus. We’re on our way to the tomb. I am his aunt Mary, sister-in-law to Mary the mother of Jesus. Jesus truly was a remarkable man, full of love and without a doubt, the son of God. I first meet Mary when Jesus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,721 views

    Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

    OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ