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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013
     | 11,996 views

    Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

    Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Puffed Up Or Built Up Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2023
     | 1,903 views

    In First Corinthians chapter 8 Paul addresses the liberty we have in Christ, but that liberty is never license to sin, or to do harm to our fellow believers.

    Puffed Up or Built Up Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Now it’s been a little while since we’ve been in 1st Corinthians, and that’s because I wanted us to see what Habakkuk had to say about faith, and I felt that was important considering our worlds current situation… but this morning we’re going to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Walk In The Shadow

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    Under the shadow of the cross.

    Walk in the shadow Acts : 5:11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. 12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Necessity Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 913 views

    Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

    THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,870 views

    When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us.

    “Look at the Cross” “Luke 23:44-49 When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us. Sunday Morning Sermon 2.18.07 Intro: Clip of the passion of the Christ – scene 28, after the bird and right at the dark clouds – this is where the text starts. (Start with Title and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    "Nailed To The Cross"

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,075 views

    GETTING RID OF OUR PAST SIN IS AS EASY AS REMEMBERING THAT JESUS NAILED IT TO HIS CROSS

    NAILED TO THE CROSS--Colossians: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life is listening to defeated Christians. We either have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t overcome. Or we have placed so many added restrictions to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    Take It Back!

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,295 views

    Unbelievable pain, incredible hurt. Why God? Why? Answers don’t come easily; sometimes they never come. But God wants us to know HIM and our pain drives us to him.

    TAKE IT BACK! One of my all-time favorite movies is Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first film in the Indiana Jones trilogy. I think it’s Steven Spielberg’s greatest work. In the film Hitler’s Nazis have stolen the newly recovered Ark of the Covenant and placed it aboard a German submarine. The Ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Passion: The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Many people are talking about Mel Gibson’s new movie "The Passion of the Christ." This study will take a deeper look at the Roman scourging and crucifixion that Jesus willingly endured on our behalf.

    The Passion: The Rest of the Story William Hill, who was the founder of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, used to tell the story of an old preacher who was approached by some of the members in his congregation. The members told him that he was boring them to tears and that their patience was wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 26

    THE CROSS Matthew 26 v. 1 - 16 1. The Revelation of the Cross v. 1 & 2 "the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified" (a) The nearness of His death v. 2 "after two days" (b) The nature of His death v. 2 "betrayed to be crucified" (c) The necessity of His death v. 2 "the passover" - explains :- (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • W F avatar

    The Cross Series

    Contributed by W F on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,523 views

    The death of Jesus is unique because, unlike the death of any other religious leader, Jesus died for a reason.

    INTRODUCTION The cross of Christ is unique because … 1. THE CROSS OF CHRIST IS UNIQUE BECAUSE OF ITS PURPOSE. What is the difference between Jesus’ death and the death of Mohammad or Buddha or any of the other religious leaders in history? The primary difference between them is that Jesus died for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pete Pawelek avatar

    What The Cross Is Pt. 2 "Our Teacher" Series

    Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,584 views

    This sermon is the second in a series about what the cross is. This sermon decribes what the cross teaches us through example.

    What the Cross Is pt. 2 “Our Teacher” Intro: Farley wrote this in his book Outrageous Mercy “The Cross is our teacher. The cross is a window through which we learn everything we need to know about God, humanity, wisdom, worship, the purpose of suffering, the purpose of life, and a host of other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Dunn avatar

    Forsaken For Our Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025
     | 92 views

    The cross shows the depth of sin and the height of God’s love. There, Jesus took our place so that guilt could be lifted and grace could be personal.

    Introduction – A Little Girl’s Directions A little girl got lost on her way home. A policeman stopped and asked, “Can I help you?” She answered, “Just point me to the cross, and I’ll be able to find my way home.” Her house was near a church with a tall cross on its roof. That’s what the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    One Nation Under God Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 10,029 views

    Christians need to stand up for Christ and our religious freedoms. 7th of series of Taking Up Your Cross in Todays’ World.

    One Nation Under God Let’s read: Mark 8:34-38 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "I'll Take My Shoes Off For You"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    The Purpose of this sermon is to affirm to others that although some Soldiers/Officers are willing to pass-up their right to salvation; there are some that are willing to take their shoes off for the Lord.

    20 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: Just like the “CLOSE RELATIVE” was willing to pass-up his rights to Ruth; many Soldiers are willing to pass-up their rights to salvation for fear of damagining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Taking One For The Team

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 9, 2011
     | 4,094 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding Paul did all things to the glory of Christ, but he explains that the reason that he gives up rights and lives the way that he does is “that he might win some.”

    Text: 1 Cor 9:1-23, Title: Taking One for the Team, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/8/11, AM A. Opening illustration: A teacher asked a boy this question: “Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you—your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get?” “A sixth,” replied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist