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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Way Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.

    When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chad Brown avatar

    The Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by Chad Brown on Mar 29, 2015
     | 5,623 views

    The beginning of the journey of Christ's week leading to his crucifixion.

    Jesus and the Apostles all approach Jerusalem. He sent ahead two of the disciples. Go into the village, and as soon as you enter into it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat upon it. Loosen the colt and bring it. If anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? Tell them, The Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Boasting In The Cross Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 17, 2014
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     | 5,646 views

    Paul concludes his Epistle by summarizing his arguments and by glorying in the Cross, which makes us free.

    Free at last! Galatians is all about freedom…but if we’re not careful we can abuse it. Freedom is not a license to sin. Nor is it a lack of responsibility. New Hampshire’s motto is “Live free or die.” Our motto as Christians should be “Live holy or ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Saved By The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2001
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     | 14,372 views

    In this message we will see how the cross took one thief from condemnation to paradise.

    “Saved By The Cross” Charles Colson in his book Kingdoms In Conflict, tells how Back before the collapse of communism the government of Poland issued an order that all crucifixes were to be removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Folly Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
     | 6,966 views

    What the cross means.

    Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,095 views

    The message of the cross is the power of God unto salvation.

    Title: The message of the Cross “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”(1 Corinthians 1v18) “Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Cross And The Towel

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    An inductive sermon focusing people on the humility and servanthood of Jesus at the Cross.

    THE CROSS AND THE TOWEL JOHN 13:1-12 Today is the day when we really begin to celebrate the Easter Season. Today is Palm Sunday in which Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cut palm branches and hailed and praised Jesus as He entered the city. The week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shame Of The Cross

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012
     | 8,254 views

    While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

    The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Scandal Of The Cross

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 18, 2016
     | 7,463 views

    A sermon about the reproach of the cross.

    "The Scandal of the Cross" Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Cross Blessing

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010
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     | 29,214 views

    I will call them my people, which were not my people, and her beloved which was not beloved.” “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called the children of the living God. (Roma

    As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father Israel who by now can hardly see because of his age v.10 He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to make a divine impartation by laying hands upon them that will set them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,302 views

    To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

    Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    The Meaning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,527 views

    Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

    As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Stations Of The Cross

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    The final hours of Jesus

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 14:1-15:47 The Stations of the Cross For years, I have preached the “Stations of the Cross” every Palm Sunday. Why? That is an excellent question. The answer is simple: The stations represent the final steps of our Savior in His journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Myers avatar

    The Centrality Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bob Myers on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,418 views

    The Cross is the Central Message of Christianity.

    The Centrality of the Cross Galatians 6:14 In the Cross Christianity lays claim to having the most universally recognized symbol in all of world history. The Cross is more recognizable than a Coca-Cola can, CNN, or any nation’s flag. And the centrality of the Cross has even become part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Divide Of The Cross

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    An Easter sermon from Romans 6

    Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ