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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Embracing The Cross

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009
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    As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

    Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009
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    The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

    Text: “For 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” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009
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    A consideration of the power of the Cross; those for whom is is God’s power, those for whom it is folly. Shows what God did for us when Christ died on th Cross

    I want to turn this morning to look at the passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, which places before us the power of the Cross, and as we journey through Lent toward Holy Week it is surely fitting to do so. The Cross is central to our faith as Christians- but I ask, do we always know and appreciate ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Carrying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010
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    Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

    Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010
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    Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

    The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Shame Of The Cross

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012
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    While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

    The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shame Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 23, 2012
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    consider the shame of the cross

    Series: Cross Examination The Shame Of The Cross Hebrews 12:1,2 I. The Shame Of Being NAKED Before The Creation (Mark 15:24,25). II. The Shame Of Being NUMBERED With The Criminals (Mark 15:26- 28) III. The Shame Of Being NOUGHT To The Crowd (Luke 23:11). A. The SLANDERING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gazing At The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012
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    A Good Friday sermon

    A few years ago I witnessed a head on collision between two cars. The car about 300 metres in front of me collided head-on with a vehicle overtaking a truck in the opposite direction. I had a clear, unobstructed view of the incident. The cars collided head-on but off-centre. So they rotated when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crossing The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012
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    An Easter Sunday sermon

    Recently I came across a collection of the best last lines of books ever written: “Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.” –Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind (1936) But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Apr 12, 2012
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    According to statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85 percent of our country claims to be near the cross, classifiying themselves as Christian. But, being near cross may not be enough. This sermon will focus on three groups of people that were nea

    Near the Cross John 14:19 Introduction: Our culture is saturated with marketing that attaches a jingle, catch phrase, or symbol to a product so that we, the consumer, make a connection by sound or sight and become loyal to a brand or company. Here are some jingle examples, please finish them if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2012
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    Palm Sunday message which looks at the attitude of the people on the road to jerusalem. There were curious people, critical people, which one are you? The road to the cross should be about comitted followers doing what the Lord has called us to do.

    The road to the Cross Luke 19:28-44 Matthew 21:1-11 Mark 11:1-111 Introduction- This morning we will look at the road to the cross. Jesus entering into Jerusalem and fulfilling all that God the Father wanting Him to accomplish including the death, burial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012
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    To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

    Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Manager And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012
     | 5,867 views

    God's Plan, Jesus power and obedience, salvation

    THE MANGER AND THE CROSS Col. 1:15-23 (p833) Dec. 19, 2010 INTRODUCTION: "A Baby born in Bethleham His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimples grasp The hope of the whole world" We've been seeking to answer the important question what does Christmas really mean? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Comfortable Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
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     | 7,810 views

    This message focuses on the Cross of Christ and the fact that Jesus calls each of us to carry our own cross daily. (1 Cor. 1:18-27, 2 Cor. 12:9-10

    The Comfortable Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CHCC: April 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: (sit in chair acting like you're asleep – then “wake” up) I guess I got too comfortable! Today we’re talking about The Comfortable Cross. (Show the cross shaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful For The Cross

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015
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    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