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  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,507 views

    Imagine had the early 1940s newspapers read, “Hitler converts to Judaism” & you get a sense of how powerful Paul’s life change happened.

    Happy Mother’s Day to Cross Church family & to You. To those who gave birth this year to their 1st child, we celebrate with you. To those who lost a child this year, we mourn with you. To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day & wear the badge of food stains, we appreciate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever Happens Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2020
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     | 8,154 views

    Whatever happens Christians should (1) Live godly lives (2) Maintain unity with other believers (3) Not fear persecution from the ungodly. The message focuses on what prepares Christians to faithfully stand firm in persecution.

    The world we live in is full of uncertainty. A microscopic virus has upset the status quo of the whole world. Upheaval, discontent and hate suddenly erupts in the streets.i It is too organized to have been purely spontaneous. But people are inflicting pain and violence on other people they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    All I Want Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2019
     | 8,372 views

    When life takes a turn for the worse, appreciate your blessings and be a blessing to those around you.

    Laurel Hunsinger, who grew up in Little River, Kansas, flew combat missions in the Korean War. On April 1, 1953, his plane was shot down 15 miles inside North Korea. He was severely injured, but he and his entire crew survived and were rescued, for which Hunsinger received a Purple Heart. He passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Elisha’s Ministry - What Is God Doing? The Promised Son Restored Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
     | 2,275 views

    The son of promise was born, lived and then died early in life. What God had promised seemed to come crashing down and it left the Shunammite woman heartbroken. In desperation she reached out to Elisha who had promised the son to the woman in the first place.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - WHAT IS GOD DOING? THE PROMISED SON RESTORED SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 11 MESSAGE IN ELISHA 2KINGS 4 v 18-37 This story concerns the son that God gave to the Shunammite woman - you remember, the woman Elisha stayed with in his journeys, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Expansions - The Jabez Factors To Expansion (Part 1: An Introduction)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
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    Jabez represents anyone who is going through difficulties in life. Maybe he is humiliated by family, called pain by his mother, and deserted by father. He seems to have no property, no cash and no future. In that desperation, desperate prayer comes in and everything changes.

    MINI-SERIES: SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL EXPANSIONS - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO EXPANSION (AN INTRODUCTION) 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9 Jabez was More Honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I Gave Birth To Him In Pain.” 10 Jabez Cried Out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In These Last Days

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,919 views

    The Word provides a description of life in the "last days." We are forewarned so that we can continue to live godly lives even as the world grows dark.

    “Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Friday: A Sermon For Passion Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2024
     | 1,189 views

    Why is this sermon called "Palm Friday?" Is it not "Palm Sunday?" Is not Friday called "Good Friday?"

    Palm Friday: A Sermon for Passion Sunday John 18:22 NKJV And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?” We now come to the Sunday which has two names in the Lectionary. It is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Wants To Give Us The Greatest Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 22, 2022
     | 3,873 views

    1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 1-3). 2. Keep telling the good news about Jesus (vs. 4-5). 3. Keep trusting Jesus when things go wrong (vs. 4-6). 4. Start looking at life from God's point of view (vs. 7-11). 5. Pursue God's kingdom with great passion (vs. 12).

    God Wants to Give Us the Greatest Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 11. In the last chapter, the Lord chose His twelve Apostles and sent them on a mission to the lost sheep of the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Giving Up: The Disciple Who Is Renewed From The Inside Out - 2 Corinthians 4:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 223 views

    Discipleship is not a sprint; it is a long obedience in the same direction. Following Jesus is glorious—but it is also costly, stretching, and often exhausting.

    Not Giving Up: The Disciple Who Is Renewed from the Inside Out - 2 Corinthians 4:16 “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16, NLT) Introduction: Following Jesus When Life Wears You Down Church, discipleship is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Yeshua Vs Jesus The Real Name Part #1 Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2026
     | 292 views

    There are those that want to say that you want to put so much emphasis on the name it really doesn’t matter that much and you don’t need to teach that. However understanding Yeshua’s name helps maintain the continuity of the Hebrew identity and heritage that it rightfully ours.

    Yeshua vs Jesus The Real Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - About 25 / 27 years ago I was preaching and I stated how the name Jesus was not the actual name of Christ but was the translated version of Yeshua the actual name of Christ. I was young in the ministry and let me say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Threat Of A Miracle Worker Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 17, 2025
     | 361 views

    If Lazarus were roaming the streets of North Dallas, some business-minded person would say, “We need to get this guy on Joe Rogan. And, let’s trademark ‘Texas Lazarus BBQ’ before someone else does.”

    Murder in America is not new for our times. Because of the proliferation of so much crime, we are oftentimes given a behind-the-scenes view of those who committed murder. We see the crime from the point of view of the one who committed the crime in documentaries. Most of you do not know the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Heart: Victory In Christ! John 16:33 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,516 views

    John 16:33 is a beacon of hope for believers facing the challenges of life. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trials but assures us of His victory and the peace we can find in Him.

    Take Heart: Victory in Christ! John 16:33 Introduction Today, we gather around a powerful promise spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 16:33, Jesus says: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Magnify God-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2025
     | 306 views

    6 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

    To MAGNIFY GOD-VI—Psalm 34:8-10(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: Suppose a young boy is accosted by neighborhood bullies in his own front yard. From inside the house, Dad observes what is happening. He opens the front door & comes outside to encourage & support his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father, Into Your Hands / Padre En Tus Manos

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Good Friday: Jesus gave up his Spirit to his heavenly Father. He endured suffering and death as payment for our sin. Viernes Santo: Jesús entrego su Espíritu a su Padre Celestial. Paso por sufrimiento y muerte para pagar por nuestros pecados.

    “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” - The last words of Jesus on the Cross. Were they simply an expression of relief? - A cry of deliverance? Was Jesus simply saying that the horrendous ordeal He had endured is now, at last, over and that he was ready to let go of this earthly life? After ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trusting God In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 64,913 views

    The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

    Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist