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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Words From The Cross

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2018
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    Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us?

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us? 1) Jesus' words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Several Soldiers Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
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    Sermon from II Timothy 4 on several well known and some little knowm men of God during Paul’s life.

    SEVERAL SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS TEXT - II Timothy 4:6 - 13 INTRO. You are either a missionary or a mission field. You are either a soldier of the Cross or like those soldiers at the Cross. You are either God-sought or God-found. Here in these verses you find several God-found, missionary minded, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Cook avatar

    The Divine Necessity Of The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 22, 2003
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    A scriptural examination of WHY Christ had to suffer and die on the cross.

    The Divine Necessity of the Cross Introduction I want to start tonight with two words. Words. What are they? They are the vehicles of thought--the means by which we communicate with one another. They are also the means by which God communicates to us--the Bible is a large collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of The Cross Is Foolish

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    That the Son of God should die on a cross is pure foolishness to many people. But for Christians, it is the sign of the power of God.

    The Word of the Cross is Foolish I Corinthians 1:18-31 January 22, 2006 A pastor colleague of mine received a call from a worried mother some time ago. “Pastor, can you come over to talk to my daughter? She’s been acting strange ever since she went away to college. Now she has joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • M. K. Mathews avatar

    Why The Man On The Cross?

    Contributed by M. K. Mathews on Oct 29, 2012
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    This sermon based on the present culture in India, here now people are running behind "human gods". And many asking questions like "why this man on the cross?".

    God’s Plan: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have an everlasting life” (John 3:16). The above verse deserves to be decorated with jewels as it is one of the diamond verse in the Bible, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross This Good Friday

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 22, 2011
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     | 4,778 views

    A short message on the meaning and value of the Cross for at Easter time.

    Good Friday After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cross Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    A Sermon set to the seeker.

    The Cross of Second Chances (7-29-01) I Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-7 Imagine the last time that you were able to have a second chance. When was it? Maybe it was the time when you burnt the dinner, perhaps it was the time when you forgot to pay the late fee for a video or book that you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Word, The Spirit, And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    The sermon begins a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 with an overview of the book and the issues behind it.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The World, The Spirit and the Cross Introduction to 1 Corinthians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What sank the Titanic? Most of you saw the movie. Many have seen the news reels. What took the gigantic ship to the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing The Threshold-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018
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    2 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-II—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: A Threshold is a crossover or transition zone or optimal use zone. Where the upper limit or end of effectiveness is reached. Every house has many thresholds, the front door is placed in the transition zone from indoor to outdoor. Things are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent 2019 - At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 20, 2019
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    There is an old hymn that goes by various titles such as "At The Cross" and "Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed". This sermon explores the series of questions asked in that song and what it means to us.

    Lent 2019 - At the Cross - Verse 1 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Jesus Endured The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 364 views

    Jesus on the cross

    Jesus endured the cross Hebrews 12:2. Luke 16:19-31 Good morning everyone, We recognize today as being Palm Sunday. The journey that Jesus the messiah took into the city of Jerusalem before His crucifixion on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. The mindset of the people at this point ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Happened On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,993 views

    What exactly happened on the cross of Jesus Christ? What did it mean then and what does it mean to me now? Is is just a mascot, a symbol, or something much much more?

    So what happened on the cross? Why is this THE seminal moment of Christianity? Many of us accept the reality of the cross without understanding why it matters. The cross, in its simplest terms, was a substitution. Back in the Garden of Eden, mankind rebelled against God and decided to be god ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The New Covenant And The Cross

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014
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    God’s goal is not simply to announce His presence

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 April 2014 THE NEW COVENANT AND THE CROSS Hebrews 12:18–27 Goal/message/Hope/Cross for Today • Find ultimate stability/cross/Christ and/New Covenant He established, in the midst of an unstable world. • Help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Three Crosses At Calvary

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1,796 ratings
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    Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

    The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Substitute On The Center Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    The major theme is that Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. The story of Barabbas brings new meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement.

    Sermon.975 “The Substitute On The Center Cross” Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Theme: Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. Barabbas brings to meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 The story of Barabbas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist