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  • Dr. Casey Adams avatar

    The Magnetism Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,114 views

    This message helps hearers understand how attractive the draw is to Christ through his sacrifice.

    I. "AND IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME" A. A more unlikely prophecy than this was ever addressed to human ears: 1. When the words were spoken it might well seem that the ministry of Jesus had ended in failure 2. He had proclaimed His divine message, and it had fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,192 views

    WHAT I FOUND AT THE CROSS

    FOOT OF THE CROSS ILLUS: AT THE CROSS Many years ago, I got a job at a paper mill. There was an older man working there who was a very dedicate Christian. My first few weeks there they had me working with him, He was the greatest guy I’d ever known. He ask me if I was a Christian I replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clean Up Our Act

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 3, 2022
     | 1,946 views

    God told Israel you need to clean up your act by washing yourself and make yourself clean.

    “Clean Up our act” Isaiah 1:1-20 1. God expects not meaningless sacrifice (The ritual stuff) but sacrifice that are meaningful (sincerity) • 11 “The multitude of your sacrifices— what are they to me?” says the LORD. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have You Crossed The Jordan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 16, 2019
     | 10,829 views

    The Lord has personally invited you to enter His rest and discover His strength. But you will have to “cross over the Jordan” in your spiritual life to experience the reality of that truth.

    HAVE YOU CROSSED THE JORDAN? Text: Joshua 3 Dr. Larry Petton _______________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – JOSHUA 3:5-17 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006
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     | 5,798 views

    The cross still is powerful

    POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Cor. 1:18 I. 10 Yrs. PASTORING, 16 Yrs. PREACHING, 23 Yrs. SAVED & COUNTING A. Always Inadequate Preaching about the Cross 1. Great Sermons, messages 2. But yet not quite satisfied B. Been preached millions of Times 1. Still Love to Hear It 2. Story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Paul And The Cross

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 14, 2020
     | 5,316 views

    Paul's life is the cross.

    “Paul and The Cross” 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) 1. The “preaching of the cross” was the distinctive message of the Apostle Paul. • The Cross for the Apostle was (The Center of the Gospel) The Main thing • The Cross to Paul was to be lived out every day a cross life, The Cross solves ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sign Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011
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     | 3,056 views

    We make the sign of the cross in our worship to show the embrace of the Blessed Trinity around our persons and our community.

    Monday of 12th Week in Course June 20, 2011 the Spirit of the Liturgy Abraham, first called Abram, is named as our father in faith in the Roman Canon. What that means as we look back on him from the perspective of Jesus is that he offered himself as a gift to God more than he offered his sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Your Character Is Your Identity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 13, 2025
     | 450 views

    In a world where appearance and achievement often take centre stage, the Bible reminds us that character is what truly defines a person.

    YOUR CHARACTER IS YOUR IDENTITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:16-20 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 22:1, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:9-21, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Titus 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: In a world where appearance and achievement often take centre stage, the Bible reminds us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Double Cross

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    You can only get the right perspective on the cross if you look at it from two angles: from the angle of suffering and sacrifice, and the angle of resurrection and victory.

    DOUBLE CROSS Did you know that some people are right-eyed and some people are left-eyed? It’s true. Point at something 10 or 20 feet away - that’s right, hold out your finger. Then close your left eye. If you don’t have to move your finger, you’re right-eyed. If you have to move your finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,309 views

    Near The Cross........a message dealing with those who stood near the cross, and how their lives were touched by the Lord.

    Near The Cross John 19:23-30 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the cross, a trembling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,782 views

    The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

    The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    Three men hanging on a cross, one died IN sin, one died TO sin while one died FOR sin.

    Three Crosses Luke 23:32-43 Introduction: • Two men with the same sentence. • Both men were criminals, justly condemned to die. • Jesus, the savior, between them. • So close to salvation. • One died IN sin. • One died TO sin. • While Jesus died FOR sin. • How do you think the believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hope Of The Cross

    Contributed by Robert Poole on Mar 13, 2016
     | 7,047 views

    the cross is the most important event in all of history. Only through the cross can man be reconciled to God, at peace with God and righteous with God

    The hope of the cross Colossians 1:20-22 Introduction :Year in review often highlight the greatest event of the year. Expand to not just a year or decade or century or millennium. The greatest even of all earthly history we celebrate in two weeks: The cross The world has no regard for it. I Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,534 views

    There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

    People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2025
     | 373 views

    The power of the cross is the redemptive work of God through His Son Jesus to reconcile us back to Him. The power of the cross: For God so loved the world!

    THE CROSS! THE CROSS OF JESUS IS, BY FAR, THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED SYMBOL ALL AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT WAS, TO THE ROMANS, THE MOST HUMILIATING FORM OF TORTURE AND EXECUTION BECAME THE EMBODIMENT OF SACRIFICE AND SALVATION THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. THE CROSS! THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS UPON ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist