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  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    The Whip, Hammer & Cross

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
     | 17,270 views

    Communion/Cross/Jesus

    “The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Standing At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 30,625 views

    Many people were there at the foot of the cross, but they did not look at it in the same way. We’re going to see through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus and John the beloved disciple.

    Five more days and it will be Good Friday - the day we remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. When you come near to the cross again, what is in your mind? How do you feel? What should you do in response to such a sacrifice? On the day Jesus was crucified, many people stood watching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Has Enemies Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,396 views

    Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing The Kidron Valley

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
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    David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

    CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randy West avatar

    6 Steps To The Cross

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    We often focus on His birth and His death yes they are very important but His life is a model for us. We can’t be born like him and we can’t die like Him but we sure can live like Him.

    6 Steps to the Cross “This is fixed for an Easter message but, the name could be changed to “6 steps to the Throne” and then preached for an any Sunday Message” Text: John 19:17-19 Introduction: Guy complaining to his makes the statement “ I am finding a different church next Christmas” Wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Cross - Trash Or Treasure? Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    This is based primarily on verse 22 of the pericope. The two divisions are: 1) Compare the Cross to Intelligence 2) Compare the Cross to Power

    Lent 4 I Corinthians 1:18-25 When I was in 4th or 5th grade, one thing that my Dad and I would do every morning during the summers was get up at about 5:30 a.m. and go bike riding. Our first stop during that ride was about half a mile away from our house, at a drive-in movie theatre. There, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Views Of The Cross-Greek Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,831 views

    The cross is not easy for everyone to accept. It is foolishness to the Greeks and a stumbling block to the Jews.

    Crucifixion in the Greek Mind March 2, 2008 Views of the Cross: Greek What an idiot. We all do stupid things. How many times have you done something in your life that makes the people around you say: what an idiot? I want you to think of something stupid that you have done. As far as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Through Jerusalem To The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Cross, The Crook & The Crown Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2014
     | 9,424 views

    A trilogy of sermons based on Psalms 22-24

    "THE CROSS, THE CROOK & THE CROWN" Pt. 2 - The Shepard's Crook Psalms 23:1 Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Glory To The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,146 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year A

    April 2, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 26:14-27:66 From Glory to the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ final week began in glory, but it ended with the cross. The week began on a triumphant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John McCaherty avatar

    What's The Meaning Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    After asking several people on the street what the cross meant to them, the answers were astounding, how would we as Christians answer that question? What does the Cross mean to us.

    What’s the meaning of the Cross? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. To some a symbol, maybe a religious symbol (like the star of David) a reminder, a crutch, a form of punishment, where some nice Jewish boy died years ago. 2. Bible says it is foolishness to them that perish – If you’re looking for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Sides Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Ruland on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,710 views

    There are two sides of the Cross are you on one of them?

    The two sides There are always two side of everything including both sides of the cross that Jesus died on. Jesus was on one side of the cross and we are on the other side with him when he died. Jesus died for our sin right from the beginning. The sin that Adam and Eve committed in the garden was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gratitude In The Shade Of The Cross!

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    A new look at the story of 10 lepers

    GRATITUDE IN THE SHADE OF THE CROSS! Luke 17:11-19 Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross: The Way To Servanthood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,123 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand the cross as a ransom for all, a call to servanthood, and a model for our lives, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and sacrifice in following Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today we’re going to dive deep into a passage from Mark. It’s a passage that highlights three profound aspects of the cross: The Cross as a Ransom for All, The Cross as a Call to Servanthood, and The Cross as a Model for our Lives. Let's read together from Mark 10:32-45. "They ...read more

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    Hope Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 24, 2018
     | 4,119 views

    Paul had just finished mentioning the hardships and sufferings that he had faced in the service of God. It takes great faith to stay steady under such continual sufferings and still boldly preach the Christian gospel. He has such a steady faith.

    May 20, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.a: Hope of the Resurrection. (4:13-15) 2nd Corinthians 4:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist