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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Sign Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011
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     | 2,982 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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Comfortable Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,428 views

    Many baptized believers attempt to avoid offending the world by not standing up for the cross because they feel they'd risk too much by doing so. But we've died supposedly died to this world and its attractions. How can we do that?

    OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament was getting a red-carpet tour of another preacher’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As they stepped outside, darkness was falling, and a spotlight shone on a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Don't Lose Your Bearings

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 7, 2017
     | 6,979 views

    If we will maintain a direction of love by stepping up, join up, pay up, give up, and God up we will never lose our bearings.

    Romans 13:8-14 “Don’t Lose Your Bearings?” Max Lucado visited Manhattan on 9/21/01, ten days after life was dramatically altered by planes tearing into the Pentagon and The World Trade Center Towers. While he was there a friend asked a taxi driver how he had been affected by the tragedy. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Handling The Ups & Downs Of Life Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 14, 2011
     | 11,499 views

    I used to like roller coasters, but last summer, I got off of a roller coaster and didn't care if I ever rode one again or not. Up. Down. Up. Down. Round and round. Then we exited right where we got on. It's too much like life. Life is full of ups and dow

    I used to like roller coasters, but last summer, I got off of a roller coaster and didn't care if I ever rode one again or not. Up. Down. Up. Down. Round and round. Then we exited right where we got on. It's too much like life. Life is full of ups and downs, yet most of the action is an illusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quesen M Ambyton avatar

    Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Quesen M Ambyton on Nov 10, 2015
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    Convictions guide our decisions and determine our character. In order to live a godly life, we must have strong biblical values. With a firm foundation based on God's Word, we're ready to face whatever challenges come our way.

    It’s a shame as Christians that we actually need policies at work for us to either stop swearing, stop lying, stop stealing etc etc. We fear our bosses more than we fear the Lord King David said Lord I have kept your word within my heart so that I may not sin against you. Every natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Grown Up Thinking And Speaking Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2015
     | 5,291 views

    Unity, Truth, Our Speech, Others

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Grown Up Thinking and Speaking Ephesians 4:11-32 (p. 815) May 31, 2015 Introduction: When my brother in law Kevin was about 6 or 7 years old he was at a restaurant with his mom Nancy and her best friend Tina...as they were eating Kevin looked across the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    The Cross Of The World

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 26, 2021
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    The cross of Christ is a sign to His then followers and us today to take the message of the Gospel out to the world. Jesus' ministry was mainly to the Hebrew people who the LORD sent Him to first. Through the power of the cross and the Pentecost the world of the Gospel must be taken to the world

    The Cross of the World John 12:31-36 Rev. Dr. Michel H. Koplitz Today we need to start or chat at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. We can read in the Gospels that Jesus was first sent to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus Himself tells us this in several different places in the Gospels. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Your Life In The Cross

    Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    This sermon takes the four letters of LIFE and uses each one to call us to a deeper commitment in our relationship with Christ. Each directive are reflections that come straight from the cross. Love - Invitation of Suffering - Forgiveness - Eternal Life

    * Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people are these (1) Do you know Jesus as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Aldrich Tamayo avatar

    Title: Follow Me And Take Your Cross: The Cost And Blessings Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
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     | 2,069 views

    Let us reflect on the choice between the world and the Word, find solace in the peace found in God's embrace, and examine the sacrifice required of us as followers of Christ.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the profound call of Jesus to follow Him and take up our cross. As we delve into the Word of God, we will discover both the blessings and the challenges that come with following Christ. Let us reflect on the choice between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Joel Preston avatar

    Whatever It Takes Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 9,938 views

    The greatest need in our ever increasingly needy world is for Christians & Churches to make a difference in the lives of people. The mission of the church is for each of us to find our way into lives of hurting people & introduce them to the sufficiency o

    The Gospel of Mark #4 – “Whatever it Takes!” Mark 2:1-12 Intro – 1. ILL – Down on his luck, British writer Michael Arlen went to New York in 1944. To drown his sorrows he paid a visit to the famous restaurant “21.” In the lobby, he ran into film producer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Open Up Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    The church of Laodecia teaches us that letting Jesus in means letting Him take over. A mere profession of faith in Christ without a change in lifestyle is not enough.

    Today our journey is completed. We have arrived at our final stopping point; we will hear the final word of God to the seven churches of the book of Revelation. You know, it seems highly appropriate to me that we make this momentous arrival at the time when the attention of Christians everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,379 views

    Moses tells Joshua not to be afraid, or not to fear his enemies. “Wow, now that’s the pot calling the kettle black!” Are maybe it’s Moses’ experience speaking; experience can be a great teacher. Someone who failed, but he got back up, and desires hi

    Crossing Over Deuteronomy 3:22-29NLT   Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Your Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    What Our cross really is

    Mini-Sermon-Moses, shepherd’s rod. This rod was not only for his protection; it was part of his life. In the culture of the Middle East in those days, a person was identified with his rod, another name for staff. For those familiar with the story of Judah and Tamar, this was the reason why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Taking The Risk

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 23,734 views

    There are times in all of our lives when we must venture into the uncharted waters of life.

    Taking the Risk Mt 14:28-32 Giving honor to God, our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ; who calls us together, that we may lift our voices and praise His holy name. To the Pastor, I thank you for affording me this opportunity to do what the Lord has called me to do. To the other preachers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Roth avatar

    Give Up Giving Up Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,204 views

    Ash Wednesday (B). Too often we focus on our outward behavior, our sins. But the root of our problem is not sins, but sin, our sinful nature. Joel urges us to "Turn to God and live."

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Give up giving up” What are you giving up for Lent? Anything? Some people give up something for lent. Not with the purpose of earning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran