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  • Joseph Barraclough avatar

    The Prayer Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
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     | 4,515 views

    A message to explore the internal agony of the Savior as He hung on the Cross.

    Text: Psalm 22:1-8 The Prayer of the Cross: Here we find in the narrative a vivid portrayal of Christ’s isolation, the abandonment of His Father with which He endured upon the tree. Some of these words were spoken from the cross, others were the substance of internalized prayer offered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,772 views

    The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

    The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Crook At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

    Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Aldrich Tamayo avatar

    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Mar 7, 2025
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    Today, I want to share with you three powerful truths about the power of the cross: 1. The Cross Exposes the Foolishness of Human Wisdom 2. The Cross Demonstrates the Power of God’s Love 3. The Cross Guarantees Victory Over Sin and Death

    The Power of the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “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.” Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, I want to talk about the power of the cross—a message that the world often ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    People At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003
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     | 17,512 views

    There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

    People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Near The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 6, 2014
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    Who was near the cross? 1. A Changed Life 2. A Corrected Life 3. A Committed Life 4. A Reasoning Life 5. A Responsible Life

    - Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 - Wrote 8,000 hymns under 200 pseudonyms - At 6 weeks she went completely blind by a maltreatment of her eyes - By 10 she had 1st four OT books & 1st four NT memorized - She became a teacher at the New York City institution for the Blind - She played various instruments; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
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     | 5,127 views

    Three men hanging on a cross, one died IN sin, one died TO sin while one died FOR sin.

    Three Crosses Luke 23:32-43 Introduction: • Two men with the same sentence. • Both men were criminals, justly condemned to die. • Jesus, the savior, between them. • So close to salvation. • One died IN sin. • One died TO sin. • While Jesus died FOR sin. • How do you think the believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Cross Wows Series

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    The “WOWS” miricals of the cross are not for us to just wonder about. God performed these things so that you might know: He sent His Own Son to pay the price of your sin He punished Jesus in your place Jesus suffered the wrath of God so you wouldn’t

    CROSS WOWS Matthew 27:45-54 I. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND (Mt. 27:45) A. It Was Not An Eclipse 1. The Jews use a lunar calendar 2. Passover always falls on the full moon 3. A solar eclipse impossible on a full moon B. It Was A Supernatural Darkness 1. The darkness of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Cross Examination

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 6, 2009
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    Jesus acts on the cross are examined. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.

    Cross Examination Mark 15:21-39 Introduction It was time for Jesus to be crucified. He had been beaten with fists, had his hair pulled out, He had been flogged to the point of death. He was a mass of bleeding, raw and opened flesh. It is a miracle that He is still able to carry His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DeSean Jarrett avatar

    No Cross No Crown

    Contributed by Desean Jarrett on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,139 views

    There is a special reward for every Christian who bares their cross.

    "No Cross No Crown" James 1:1-12 (personal introduction) Introduction- vs.1 1. James knows his position - servant 2. James recognize in-order to get the father he had to grow through Jesus 3. James address his reader - 12 tribes / descendants of Israel Body- vs.2 1. James tells us we going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ted Brassard avatar

    Preaching The Cross

    Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Intro: Church’s (MY) Commission (v17)

    1. We Preach The Cross (v18) a. 1 Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” i. The only message we have / we preach ii. No philosophy b. (v18) “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The 3 Crosses

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound.

    The 3 Crosses Text: Luke 23.33-43 Thesis: To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound. Introduction: (1) One of the scenes of the crucifixion that has always stood out to me involved the 2 thieves between whom Jesus was crucified. (2) Let us note the 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    Wake Up And Depart!

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,831 views

    Throughout the Bible, the word of God stresses the importance of turning away from sin and wickedness and surrendering our lives to our Lord.

    Wake Up and Depart! Isaiah 52:1-12 The prophet Isaiah’s ministry spanned the reigns of 4 Judean kings. He was called to prophetic ministry in the year that king Uzziah died, approximately 742 BC, and then continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah until 686 BC, approximately 56 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Paul often changed his style of preaching. (1 Cor. 9:22) But he NEVER changed his message. (Gal. 1:8) There is only one message. (1 Cor. 2:2)

    The Message of the Cross Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION Illustration: Once there was a little girl who always wore a bright, shiny cross around her neck which she proudly displayed for all to see. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Never Give Up

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on May 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,441 views

    This is a very open outline to help incourage people not to give up in their walk with God because he sees our affliction, he hears our cry, and he knows about all our sorrows.

    NEVER GIVE UP! Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. To you who have been serving God for a long time, never give up To you who are physically tired and to those who are mentally tired from the journey.... To you who are just starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal