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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Cross Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,909 views

    The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.

    THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Bed Is Hard As A Rock! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,047 views

    First he had manipulated the birthright from his brother Esau. Then he stole his father’s blessing. Jacob was on his way to greatness. It was as exactly as his mother had told him She had been told by the Lord that the elder would serve the younger.

    Genesis 28:10-19-Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep. Then he dreamed, and behold, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Crucifixion (Matthew 27b)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024
     | 416 views

    Let's examine the events of Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27.

    What did they do as they crucified Jesus? Let’s look at Matthew 27:34-66. The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Then they sat around and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Saint Meets The Greatest Criminal Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2025
     | 158 views

    We don’t know what was going through Judas’ mind as he took the bread and wine offered by Jesus as His Body and Blood, but we can be pretty certain that he didn’t think he was doing evil.

    Wednesday of Holy Week 2025 Is it possible for the greatest criminal not to know he’s doing evil? Today we have a case study from Scripture on the greatest saint who ever lived, and the greatest sinner. The saint, of course, is Our Lord Jesus Christ. The sinner—and we are all sinners, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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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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    "Can You Give Too Much"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,759 views

    Is it possible to give too much to the work of God?

    West Greeley Baptist Church February 3rd 2002 Exodus 36: 3-7 Can you give too much? Pastor Mark Hensley “They received from Moses all the offerings the Israelites had brought to carry out the work of constructing the sanctuary. And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You See Upon The Cross?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    Good Friday: Behold the man; behold the king; behold your God. Gaze upon the man upon the cross and ask yourself "who do you see?"

    WHO DO YOU SEE UPON THE CROSS? I have made it a tradition these last four years or so to watch Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion. As Easter comes around each year I use tools like this movie to meditate upon what Jesus did for us. This year, however, something strange happened. For our movie club ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Two Ways To Live Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount

    It seems that life today is all about choice. It’s almost as though if we’re not given half a dozen options to choose from at any given moment we feel deprived. Because choice is our right. Now choice is good because it produces competition which keeps prices down and it’s a spur to innovation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gift Of Faith And Evangelism

    Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    The effectiveness of the early church was not because of profound individuals, but ordinary people utilizing their gifts for ministry.

    The Gift of Faith and Evangelism Acts 5:12-20 Introduction: As your read through the Bible, you will find just a few occasions in which God employed signs and wonders. These were used as an attention getter. They were tools by which God would signify to humanity that He was working in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2013 Aim Low Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 14, 2013
     | 6,015 views

    New Year, time to dig deep and start over, time to renew commitments, overcome bad habits and slay giants. Time to "do more" and "try harder" - WRONG!

    Dakota Community Church January 13, 2013 2013 - Aim Low True North: Charting the Direction for 2004 Think about the way you spend your time. Are you ready to give an account? Are you a participant or a spectator in the Body of Christ? Make Your Move 2005 When it comes to having things happen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Totally Immersed Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,702 views

    "If you have the Word without the Spirit, you’ll dry up. If you have the Spirit without the Word, you’ll blow up. If you have both the Word and the Spirit, you’ll grow up." (Derek Prince)

    Opening illustration: Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus & The Traditions Of The Elders

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,425 views

    Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.

    JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Gives Us Love Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,988 views

    How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

    THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Keys To The Kingdom #4 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    A study of the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #4 MATTHEW 5: 2-12 THE FIRST THREE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM IS.... POVERTY; MOURNING AND MEEKNESS..... THE FOURTH KEY IS: V.6 - HUNGER AND THIRSTING AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS! Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. Let us learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sermon On The Amount

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    A pattern of extraordinary giving is recorded in I Chronicles 29 when King David led the Israelites to give to the construction of the Temple

    The Sermon On the Amount 1 Chr 29:1-16 IT WAS PENTECOST SUNDAY. As the congregation filed into church, the ushers handed each person a bright red carnation to symbolize the festive spirit of the day. The people listened attentively to the reading of the Pentecost story from the Book of Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan