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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    A Fresh Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 22, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    In the ancient world, the cross was a depraved and distasteful affair. Romans used it, but the sparse reference to it in their literature shows their aversion to it. They considered it a barbarian form of punishment Similarly, the Jews detested it.

    A fresh look at the Cross. John 12:27 Every religion and every ideology has its own symbol for its identification. . For the Buddhist it is the Lotus Flower. Judaism has the Star of David and Islam the Crescent. In this century the Communists were known for the hammer and the sickle and the Nazis ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Examining The Mysteries Of The Cross

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,048 views

    A look at the Cross and the mysteries surrounding it.

    Jesus had gathered around Him group of twelve ordinary men like you and I. They were common folk, several of which were fishermen. For the past three years Jesus had been spending night and day with them, making an incredible investment in their lives. During this time Jesus had made frequent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Cradle, Cross And Crown

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    The three greatest days in history mark the golden epochs of Christianty.

    The Cradle, the Cross and the Crown Lk. 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manager; because there was no room for them in the inn. Lk. 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Manger To The Cross

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS

    "FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS" LUKE 2:7 INTRODUCTION: WHILE IT IS NOT ALWAYS TURE, THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPES YOUR DIRECTION. AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO OTHERS SEEEM TO DICTATE FAILURE OR SUCCESS. WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY TIMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And His Cross Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 19, 2021
     | 2,090 views

    Jesus carried the Cross for us first, now it'd our turn to carry Our Cross!

    There are so many books, sermons, songs about the cross, where does one begin as we consider Jesus and the Cross? The cross has always been in the eternal plan of God from the beginning of time. All of God's works have been known to Him from eternity and the cross was the focal point of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Around The Cross And At The Tomb

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    Now is the time to proclaim the resurrection, to the ends of the earth.

    AROUND THE CROSS AND AT THE TOMB. Mark 15:40-47; Mark 16:1-8. There was a touching scene in Bethany, at the house of Simon the Leper, when an un-named woman broke open an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it over Jesus’ head. The living Lord Jesus recognised this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Revenge For The Lord To Take?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 6, 2025
     | 205 views

    Is it right for us to take revenge on something or is it the Lord's job to deal with it?

    Why Is Revenge for the Lord to Take? Romans 12:19 Why is this such a difficult idea for Christians to do, let alone from the rest of the people in the world? This sounds so impossible for anyone to do, with all the constant cries for legal rights and lawsuits that are continually spreading ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Leper Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 9, 2020
     | 7,655 views

    Remember the slogan, "WWJD" or "what would Jesus do?" When a leper came to Jesus asking to be healed, what did Jesus do?

    Introduction: Leprosy. This was one of the worst, and perhaps the most dreaded diseases of all time. If anyone ever came down with this disease, that person just about faced a death sentence. Everyone, who had this disease, faced expulsion from society, including home, family, friends, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Jesus' Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 45,590 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness in terms of surrendering our rights from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    Last week I began a series of sermons on “The Journey To The Cross” wherein I talked about how we get started on the Journey and how we continue on the Journey from Luke 9:23-25. I mentioned that we need to come to an experiential awareness of what the cross means in our lives today. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bearing Your Cross

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,677 views

    Life doesn't come with no crosses to bear.

    MATTHEW 27:32 “BEARING YOUR CROSS” A) As we gather tonight in this auditorium, we all come from different backgrounds! * We all have different levels of education – Social orders – Training for jobs – Lot of differences I’m saying in our lives. * But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Super-Ness Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,887 views

    The sermon explains the super-ness of the cross because it justifies, redeems, forgives, reconciles, and cleanses.

    The Super Bowl is a mega event some have said it may be the greatest event in history. It reaches worldwide as a mega event. Media flourish to the event because of its importance to the world. I differ of the opinion that the Super Bowl is the greatest event in history I think the Cross is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Stringer avatar

    Losing Sight Of The Cross

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    This message uses a large wooden cross as a prop. As I discuss each item, I place it on the cross. By the time I am done the sermon, the cross is completely hidden from all the garbage hanging from it.

    Losing Sight of The Cross REV. 2:2 5a I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis Brock avatar

    When He Was On The Cross

    Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago.

    INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago...crowd gathered at Golgotha's hillside. Why? To Witness a crucifixion...a terrible, cruel death. This day...no ordinary day by any means. The mob had gotten their wish. Earlier they had cried, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" Now poised...they watched the crucifixion take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    A Witch's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 17,390 views

    3rd in series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. This sermon is to inform Christians of the snares of the occult and how to recognize them.

    A Witch’s Invitation Several years ago Christian music artist Carman produced a song and video entitled "A Witch’s Invitation." Very seldom do you hear Christian artist or even Pastors telling about the snares of the occult. What I want to discuss tonight is the occult. The definition of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Disciples Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2008
     | 4,367 views

    Jesus calls his people to discipleship--the daunting response to his love of denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.

    Matthew 16:21-28 “Disciples of Christ” INTRODUCTION People say shocking things at times. • The famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was shocked at the language used by President Richard Nixon on the infamous “White House Tapes.” Rev Graham had believed that that Nixon was a strong Quaker ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran