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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Time In The Trenches Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 52 ratings
     | 46,960 views

    What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

    OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Best Of Our Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,516 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 7 (Final)

    THE BEST OF OUR LOVE (JOHN 19:25-27) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27 and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forsaken For Our Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025
     | 31 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

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

    Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 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

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    Gazing At The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 1, 2011
     | 4,433 views

    Let us never become so mature in Christ that we forget the foundation of the Cross upon which our salvation rests.

    Gazing at the Cross, Galatians 6:12-18 Introductory Sentence On the anvil of the Cross, human sin is crushed and God’s love displayed. On the anvil of the Cross new lives are forged as we are reborn in Christ. On the anvil of the Cross Satan’s power is destroyed. Introduction It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Concept Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 642 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood, our redemption through His sacrifice, and the hope we have in God's unfathomable love.

    Warm greetings and welcome to this blessed gathering! We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, and our spirits are ready to receive the nourishing word of God, a word that has the power to ...read more

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    Jesus Is . . . Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,768 views

    A consideration of why Jesus died on the Cross.

    Title: Jesus Is . . .Our Savior Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 3) Text: Mark 10:32-34, 45 Date: March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. When we were sinners, Jesus came, Took upon Himself our blame, Willing to bear our sin and shame. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,771 views

    Explores the power and victory of the Cross, emphasizing Christ's triumph over powers and authorities, and our own potential for triumph through faith.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive God's Word. There's a palpable sense of expectancy in the air, a yearning for spiritual nourishment, a hunger for truth. I can see it in your eyes, I can feel it in the depths ...read more

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    Suit Up! Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,628 views

    It’s not enough to join the team and take your position, you need to put on the equipment and learn to use it so you don’t get taken out of the game on the first play. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Suit Up] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:17) This material was originally presented to a High School audience in PowerPoint format. If you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boast In The Cross

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,810 views

    When it comes to salvation there is no ground on which we can boast. Our only boasting is Jesus Christ, and his sacrifice on the cross.

    BOAST IN THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 Dorn Ridge May 4, 2008 Notes revised for Sermon Central May 23, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What are you most proud of? Is it your children, your sports ability, your mind? 2.) Paul turns our attention to what we should glory in above all else, The Cross of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    The Two thieves on the crosses represent the response of sinful man to the Cross of Redemption paid in full by Jesus Christ our Saviour.

    I. The Cross of Rebellion-Verse 39 A. Distorted Knowledge of Christ, The Messiah 1. Crowd-Verse 35 2. Soldiers-Verse 36-37 Application: Be careful what you accept as Truth. B. Deny his Condition 1. Deceitful heart 2. Pride 3. Self-Center C. Deny his guilt- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Is No Idol

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    4th Sunday in Lent, Series B. Although Hezekiah had to smash the serpent Moses made of bronze, the cross of Christ is forever our salvation.

    4th Sunday in Lent March 26, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, and closer to our remembrance of your Son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Carry The Cross

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022
     | 1,956 views

    Do you think this title would be popular? Not at all, we all like to wear the cross as a chain but not carry it in our daily lives.

    Carry the cross Matthew 10:38 "And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. Do you think this title would be popular? Not at all, we all like to wear the cross as a chain but not carry it in our daily lives. However, Jesus said something powerful and clear,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking One For The Team

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 9, 2011
     | 4,039 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

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Raised Up Revved Up Prayed Up Series

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,888 views

    To avoid burnout and stay focused on our mission to share the good news we must be raised up revved up and prayed up according to Isaiah 40:21-31 1st Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39

    Raised Up Revved Up Prayed Up Isaiah 40:21-31 I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Most of us are very busy and we associate this with being productive. But I have found that everyone likes to declare a “snow day” once in a while and simply slow down and sit around and read a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist