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  • Tim Spear avatar

    Crossing Dark Waters Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
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     | 9,018 views

    Jesus shows us how we can achieve spiritual victories.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Crossing Dark Waters” John 18:1-11 Introduction: December 25, 1776 and Gen. Washington had a daring plan to attack the Hessians at Trenton, NJ while they were asleep or drunk with Christmas merriment. In order to do this, they had to cross a frozen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O The Wonderful Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,222 views

    A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

    O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross Satisfies God Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010
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    The original idea of propitiation came from the pagans.The Christian meaning is much richer as we shall see today. Before we explore what Christian propitiation looks like we have to understand why God needs to be satisfied.

    Isaiah 53:7-11 Purpose: To explain why God's wrath must be assuaged before forgiveness is possible. Aim: I want the listener to glory in what Christ did to absorb God's wrath against our sin. INTRODUCTION: I won't ask for a raise of hands, but men have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Jesus Died On The Cross Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017
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     | 13,048 views

    10 Week series on the Gospel

    GOSPEL DEEP JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS – HEBREWS 2:14-15 -In 2004 a controversial movie was released. -Directed by Mel Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel this movie was called “The Passion of the Christ”. -Like many people, we went to see this movie about Jesus and it was a weird experience. -We sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
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    What was the differences in the three crosses on Golgatha?

    Three Crosses at Calvary Luke 23:32-43 The Gospel of Luke gives an eye-witness account of the scene at the cross. (23:32,33). "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Jesus to be executed. When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified him, along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Love Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
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    The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not just a historical event—it is the greatest demonstration of love the world has ever known.

    LOVE NAILED TO THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 5:8 Supporting Texts: John 3:16, 1 John 4:9–10, Galatians 2:20, Isaiah 53:5–6, Ephesians 3:17–19 INTRODUCTION: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not just a historical event—it is the greatest demonstration of love the world has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Thanksgiving Makes A Difference.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2024
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    Will we listen? Listening can make a difference. Heed the message.

    THANKSGIVING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. VS CHAOS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) JENNY THE ASCOT CAT WAS THE “TITANIC CAT” THAT FORESAW THE UNSINKABLE TITANIC. The Titanic was leaving England for New York. Jenny was on the Titanic to help fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Let's Just Cut The Ears Off?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
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    Mothers' day? Father's day? Life in general needs something few accept. Is there a difference in hearing and listening. Let's just cut off the ear? Many spiritual problems are birthed because we tend to not listen. DO WE LISTEN TO GOD AND PEOPLE?

    LET’S CHOP OFF THE EAR? GOT YOUR EARS ON? HALF AN EAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@a0l.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? Life is about choices. *THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crowds Around The Cross

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Mar 19, 2005
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    A message about the various groups around the cross of Christ on crucifixion day.

    CROWDS AROUND THE CROSS MATTHEW 27:26, 31 INTRO.: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. 1. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Payne avatar

    Shiphrah And Puah Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on May 12, 2025
     | 552 views

    We know story of Shiphrah, Puah and Pharaoh Of Egypt We are the now ones in the birthing room of history, standing between the innocent and the machinery of moral decay. Are you ready to stand—cost be damned?

    PROLOGUE: The cries of labor echoed through the mud-brick corridors of Egypt. Israelite women, wide with promise, clung to their beds while the future thrashed in their wombs. But Pharaoh, hungry for control and drunk on fear, issued a decree: “If it is a son, you shall kill him.” The words hissed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Crescent, The Star & The Cross Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    Paul contrasts two sons, two mothers, two covenants and two Jerusalem’s between Legalism and faith.

    As Israeli tanks are advancing on Gaza and Hamas militants continue to fire rockets at Israel, both sides continue to ignore international calls to stop the conflict. Israel has even warned it would escalate its assault. Since the present Israeli military advance on Gaza, the Palestinian death ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Words From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    The "seven words of the cross."

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Disciples Around The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,136 views

    Have you heard the term Fair weather Friends? Were the disciples fair weather friends? How about us? Do we have the tendency to be fair weather friends? How does Jesus handle fair weather friends? What is the lesson for us?

    I want to you to think about your best friend this morning. How do you define a friend? One of the online dictionaries define “friend” as follows “a person who you like and enjoy being with a person who helps or supports someone or something” You would also have your own definitions of friendship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Was Jesus Glad For The Cross?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2022
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     | 2,471 views

    Jesus voluntarily went to the Cross and endured its pain and shame with joyful gladness because He wanted to spend eternity with you!!

    "...looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 ESV) "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Reflect On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 877 views

    Matthew 27:25 is a passage that carries both profound weight and incredible significance.

    Go! And Reflect on the Cross Introduction Today, as we continue our journey through the Word of God, we approach a passage that carries both profound weight and incredible significance. Our key text is Matthew 27:25 (NLT): "And all the people yelled back, 'We will take responsibility for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal