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  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015
     | 11,945 views

    How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

    Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012
     | 4,112 views

    An Easter Sunday sermon

    Recently I came across a collection of the best last lines of books ever written: “Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.” –Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind (1936) But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,043 views

    In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

    "Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,991 views

    Luke tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the participants in the drama. As we see the death of Jesus from their perspective we become aware of the varied responses to the cross.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 65 “Responses To The Cross” Luke 23:26-43 In the last message (Sunday evening) we witnessed that Pilate had determined Jesus to be innocent. It was his desire to release Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Mama's Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    THE MOTHER OF JESUS NEVER LEFT THE CROSS, SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU KNOW?

    MOTHER’S DAY MAY 10, 2009 MAMA’S CROSS JOHN 19:25-27 INTRO: WE HAVE A LOT OF CHOICES IN OUR LIVES!!! 1: CHOICES WE HAVE A) WHERE TO WORK B) WHAT TO WEAR C) WHERE TO LIVE D) HOW TO LIVE POINT: GOD MAD US FREE MORAL AGENTS TO DO PRETTY MUCH AS WE PLEASE!! WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO JUST ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Manger And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 9, 2016
     | 7,146 views

    Jesus, God's Plan & Gift, Sacrifice, Love

    THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Manger and the Cross Colossians 1:15-23 (p. 821) December 18, 2016 Introduction: “The son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” The word for firstborn here doesn’t mean Jesus was a created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • allan kircher avatar

    The Centrality Of The Cross

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014
     | 4,734 views

    Every year around Easter time, people typically focus/cross.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 March 2014 Gal. 6:11-16 The Centrality of the Cross Goal/message/Hope/Cross/Today • Learn how/make/cross central in our lives • we can experience/power, peace/mercy • Comes through a relationship with Christ. In football, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers Of The Cross

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,846 views

    A Memorial Day sermon with an emphasis on being a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

    2 Timothy 2:1-5 KJV Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. [2] And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. [3] Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 58,932 views

    The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

    April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 8,381 views

    Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

    Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Chronology Of The Cross

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 15, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    A sermon examining the events leading to and at Calvary.

    THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE CROSS Mark 15:16-47 Imagine the scene, the Sinless Son of God hangs on an old wooden cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His precious brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed, the flesh on His back hangs like ribbons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Talbert Swan avatar

    A Crook At The Cross

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,968 views

    The power of Jesus to save is manifested through the redemption of a convicted thief.

    A CROOK AT THE CROSS Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 utilizing 7 different scenarios. a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Consider The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,247 views

    A sermon remembering the greatest sacrifice of all time.

    Consider The Cross I Peter 2:21-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ 14 Years ago this Friday our country changed forever. For those of us who lived through the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 our lives changed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:32-46) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79% of the votes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John White avatar

    The Crisis Of The Cross

    Contributed by John White on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    A look at the implications of the actions of some of those who participated in the crucifixion drama.

    THE CRISIS OF THE CROSS Matthew Chapter Twenty-Seven The life and ministry of Jesus Christ might be summed up with one simple statement, "He set His face toward Calvary." He was truly born to die. Not as men die, but to die a complete and vicarious death; physically, mentally, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist