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  • Tamela Walker avatar

    Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 12, 2023
     | 1,608 views

    The Anointing, The Entrance, The Garden and The Betrayal

    The Journey To the Cross (The Anointing / The Entrance / The Garden /The Betrayal) Let us journey in history to what is known as Holy Week or Passion Week. During this special week, historical events occurred surrounding our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us consider the circumstances and how they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 541 views

    As Jesus stood trial before Pontius Pilate, Pilate had the opportunity to do the right thing, but his fear kept him from doing that. Had he been motivated by love instead, he could have stood.

    Love on the Cross Text: John 19:1-16 Before we dig in to our message today, let me just remind you of what’s happened so far. Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was taken before Annas and Caiaphas, the Jewish religious leaders and charged with blasphemy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 354 ratings
     | 37,477 views

    This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

    THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Beauty Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,715 views

    The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty.

    The Beauty of The Cross Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (NKJ) The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty. A. Buy them to wear around the neck. You can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lamb And The Cross

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,047 views

    What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

    Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dreaded Cross

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

    “The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,474 views

    This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

    THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Uplift Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

    "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

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    The Offense Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Why was the cross a stumbling block for people to accept Christ in Paul's time and today?

    The Offense (Stumbling Blocks) of the Cross Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Galatians 5:7-12 We have an exciting statement from our brother Paul which can be translated in different ways. In Galatians 5:11, the verse can be translated as "the offense of the cross." I found this to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thankful For The Cross

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015
     | 18,611 views

    At Thanksgiving, we think of many things we’re thankful for – our families, jobs, health, food, friends, church, being Americans, etc. Darlene Zschech mentioned one more – "Thank You for the cross, Lord." Let's look at that.

    THANKFUL FOR THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WHAT’S A MOTTO. As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto "Death from above!" Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared "Death from below!" Then, standing in line for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 469 views

    This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

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    Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 426 views

    This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

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    Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 22 ratings
     | 66,385 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about the atonement available to all on the Cross of Jesus Christ.

    What I want you to do is to take your Bibles now, and turn to Colossians chapter 2—would you do that? It’s important that you turn to the Scripture—Colossians chapter 2. You know how to find Colossians. Do you get confused? I’ve told you this before: “General Electric ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moments At The Cross

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to take the things that create problems in their relationshhip with God the Cross and leave them there.

    Moments at the Cross Rom 11:27, 1 John 1:9, 1 Cor 13:5, Col 3:13, Rom 8:32, John 14:1-3 April 8, 2003 I. In the last few weeks I have taken us to the Cross several times to look at the different articles that are have something to do with Jesus’ death. A. We have looked at the spit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 704 ratings
     | 110,804 views

    Paul declares, "The Jews stumble over the cross. And the Greeks think it is foolishness. But others see in it the power & wisdom of God." And there are still those 3 kinds of people in the world today.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This is an update and a revision of a message that I preached back in 1994.) ILL. There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ