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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,353 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' foretelling of His suffering, Peter's misunderstanding, and the call to embrace self-denial and the cross for the Kingdom of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to come together in this sacred sanctuary, where the echoes of our collective praises rise to the heavens and the whispers of God's Word soften our hearts. We're gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of ...read more

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    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024
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    In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

    Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Future Cross Series

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010
     | 3,981 views

    A look at the future for Christians

    The Future Cross "How do you describe both a beginning and an end? We should have known better, but we didn't. What does it matter what we think we know, in the end there's no denying the truth." Kirk Cameron, who plays Buck Williams, says these words in the film Left Behind: The Movie and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,861 views

    THE CROSS GIVES US DELIVERANCE FROM 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF THE CROSS ******************************************************************** 1.SINS We must have total faith and confidence in the power of the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 8, 2005
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    Every body has a Jordan to cross, it is something that stands between you and the inheritance God has promised you. The Children of Israel made it across and so can we.

    Moses had died and Joshua is in charge, They are at a critical point, they have been here before. (This is where you either breakdown or you breakthrough) This is where you decide if the dream is worth it. It’s one thing to dream it’s another thing to take possession of that dream. Every dreamer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross In The Tree

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 24, 2018
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     | 4,272 views

    Is it ok for Christians to have a Christmas tree? To find out the answer to this question please read this sermon.

    Matthew 27:50-51a, Colossians 3:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 PDF, Word format available plus live sermon at the above website. Is it ok for believers to have a Christmas tree? With all its pretty lights, garland, tinsel, ornaments and presents doesn’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Cross?

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,423 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

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    Characters Of The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2022
     | 3,273 views

    A message about those who followed the cross. The things we can learn from them.

    Title: Characters of the Cross Theme: Learning from those who were around the cross. Text: A variety Simeon of Cyrene Mark 15:21 Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wires Crossed?

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,211 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

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    The Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017
     | 3,787 views

    Palm Sunday message that talks about the dangers of following Jesus from a distant

    The road to the cross Selected Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. A day that we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the empty tomb. To race to the cross and the resurrection without seeing the final week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unmoved By The Cross?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,383 views

    The Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus were witnesses to the greatest event in human history but didn't know it. If we're not careful, the same thing can happen to us and we will never realize the love of Jesus!

    UNMOVED BY THE CROSS? John 19:23-24 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning, as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other. He said, “I dare you to go over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Meaning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,626 views

    Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

    As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 12, 2025
     | 375 views

    This is the account of the crucifixion. It speaks to the sacrifice Jesus made for sinners.

    “The Cross and the Cost” Matthew 27:32–50 * credit Jeff Strite sermon and Chatgpt One person commented: “Cut the Bible anywhere and it will bleed.” Our old hymns echo this truth, as they sing lovingly of the blood of Jesus: ­ “There is a fountain filled with blood” ­ “Nothing but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Magnetism Of The Cross

    Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 24,923 views

    The Cross of Christ has a power of "spiritual magnetism" that forces every man to look upon what Jesus did and decide what he will do with it.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On Deck

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025
     | 71 views

    When you have finished what God has called you to do, someone will step up and take your place

    On Deck (Joshua 1: 1-9) In baseball, while one person is hitting, another person is next in line to hit They stand in a circle just before the batters box They are considered on deck They warm up by taking a few swings while waiting their turn When the batter is finished, the guy on deck goes up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist