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  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    As Moses Lifted Up The Serpent

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 2, 2013
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     | 11,678 views

    Comparing the old with the new, As the Serpent was lifted up for a cure, Jesus was lifted up for our sins.

    As Moses Lifted up the Serpent John 3: 14/21 In these scriptures that I have read, we see the “heavenly things,” as before the earthly. But it is under a veil, and this is what Nicodemus didn’t understand about being born again. This is what Jesus had reference to in John ...read more

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  • Michael J McInally Jr. avatar

    What Do I Stand For?

    Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 21, 2015
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    We all stand for different things in our lives either physically or personally. Stephen took a stand for Jesus and died for it. So what do you stand for? Is it worth dying for? Then start living for it today

    What do I Stand for? Today I want to talk about a concept, that affects all of us, but dependent on your background and/or how you were raised or what you were taught growing up you may have one view or another. Now this particular question can have several answers depending on that view. So if ...read more

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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Criminal On The Cross

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2019
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    Jesus was dying and would participate in the resurrection for one big reason - to take back and restore what had been lost with Adam.

    The Criminal on the Cross Good Friday 2019 Picture of Cross standing in Notre Dame Cathedral Luke 23:32-39 NIV “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals — one on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cross That River Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
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     | 10,078 views

    Are we people who live by faith, or by sight; are we afraid to cross the river, or are we willing to take the risk and live by faith.

    Cross That River Joshua 3 I. There are a few things you need to know that will be foundational to understanding the principles of today’s lesson. A. First, you need to know about the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant was the piece of furniture that God directed Moses to build and place in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024
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    Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

    THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Your Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2019
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    A consideration of our Lord's struggle in Gethsemane.

    Jesus was about to face the cross. To prepare for what He knew He must do, He retreated to Gethsemane’s garden with His disciples. He had them sit at a certain place and then the three who were closest to Him went a little farther into the garden. As they walked, He said, “My soul is overwhelmed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    The Scene At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
     | 5,476 views

    The 13th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Last week we looked at the work of Christ by examining several I am statements of Christ. The truth is, Christ came to save the world, and He came that those who believe would have life more abundant. Today we look at the fourteenth thing they did to our Lord. They drove nails in His feet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Deck

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025
     | 144 views

    When you have finished what God has called you to do, someone will step up and take your place

    On Deck (Joshua 1: 1-9) In baseball, while one person is hitting, another person is next in line to hit They stand in a circle just before the batters box They are considered on deck They warm up by taking a few swings while waiting their turn When the batter is finished, the guy on deck goes up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
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     | 150,540 views

    It is important to cross over a new year with goals, with God’s presence, with urgency, with a clean up, and without any heavy baggages.

    CROSSING OVER By : Ng Wah Lok Text: Josh 3:1-17 Joshua had a difficult task in front of him. He was to lead the people across the Jordan into the promise land. He was to achieve what his mentor Moses failed to do 40 years ago. But first, he had to crossover the Jordan river. Crossing over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Set Your Mind On Heavely Things

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016
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    Keep your focus on Jesus, and things above

    The bible tells us that in the Last days, people would be lovers of self,proud, blasphemers,, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,,,,,, calling evil good, and good evil What can we do? LOOK UP ,,, keep our minds on spiritual things, not earthly things. 2 Cor. 4:18 While we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Back The Cross

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Mar 7, 2015
     | 5,854 views

    Why are churches taking down their crosses?

    BRING BACK THE CROSS! So many churches today have taken the teaching of the cross from there doctrines and taken their crosses down because they offend the world. Compromising with the world is a sin beloved. Here is why:- Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • James Lee avatar

    Come To The Cross

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 15, 2016
     | 8,208 views

    An invitation to come to the cross should be ore than just an invitation to take something away. This is an invitation o bring something, when you come.

    Come to the Cross 2 Corinthians 5:21 PLAY Video following the offertory prayer I want to invite you to come to the cross this morning and consider what the death of Jesus means for you, and for your world. If you accept my invitation to come to the cross this morning, I don’t want you to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 13,997 views

    The cross is God’s gift of a second chance to us with a guaranteed lifeline. Which of the two criminals that Jesus was crucified with are you like? What will your final answer be to Jesus?

    Is That Your Final Answer? Luke 23:32-43 I am amazed at what becomes popular in our culture sometimes. ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" became a huge hit about a year and a half ago. Regis Philbin is now a household name. Phrases like, "Is that your final answer?" have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    Responding To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
     | 4,131 views

    The 9th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Jesus endured horrible things for you and I. Last week we talked about the fact that Jesus was forced to carry His cross. He had been beaten and humiliated to the point that He could hardly move, but yet was forced to carry the cross. The suffering and humiliation did not stop there. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 21,968 views

    Message about giving.

    Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan