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  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Views Of The Cross-Roman Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009
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    While we view the cross as a symbol of victory the Romans would have viewed it as a tool for deterring rebellion

    View of the Cross February 24, 2008 Views of the Cross: Roman When we picture the cross we see life. We celebrate the cross because for us it is a symbol of victory. For us the cross means our sins are forgiven. We are made right with God. Through the blood that was shed on the cross we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bud Rose avatar

    A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Apr 19, 2015
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    How Jesus' life takes all of our needs on Him.

    A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection Text: Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; F.A.G. 4/5/2015 Play Video – Easter Worship Intro (from Youtube I. A Birth Matthew 1:21, "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Are You Nailed To The Cross? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 18, 2014
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    God calls us to surrender four central things in our life because of who He is. We must be willing to give up our self, our security, our success, and our status in order to fully submit and follow Him. So, which are you willing to commit to Him?

    Are you nailed to the cross? Mark 8:34-8:38 - Our lives ought to be a living worship of Jesus Christ’s example -- Honestly, I am more and more convinced that we (all) are just not there yet - Jesus warned that not all that called upon Him will enter into the Kingdom -- If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Moving On Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025
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    Faith is a lifelong journey shaped by grace, renewed through truth, and lifted daily by seeing God more clearly in Christ.

    Matthew 16 : 24-27 (ESV) “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.’” --- The Christian life is never static. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 25, 2004
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    Many would say they are committed Christians but what is their level of service?

    Carry Your Cross Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Mark 8: 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. NKJ Need: Every believer needs to make a conscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Cross Or Little Crosses, But No Other Path To Joy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2024
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    Abraham did not have to show his faith by slaying his only Son, Isaac. God the Father, however, did not hold onto His only Son, Christ Jesus, but accepted His sacrifice.

    Second Sunday in Lent 2024 St. Mark’s Gospel tells us today that “after six days” Jesus and His three lead apostles went up a high mountain. Why is “six days” important to remember? We need to go back to the previous chapter to see. The story line follows St. Matthew’s Gospel very closely, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    A Close Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2013
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    Take a close look at the Lord’s: 1. Serenity (vs. 11-14). 2. Purity (vs. 15-24). 3. Loyalty (vs. 25-31 & 38-44). 4. Destiny (vs. 33-37). 5. Majesty (vs. 45-54). 6. Victory (vs. 50-53).

    A Close Look at the Cross Matthew 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007) *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Taking God Seriously?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2025
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    How many Christians do not treat their faith in a serious manner or take it for granted? Many get up and go to work or school, but they did not find time to talk to God?

    How many Christians do not treat their faith in a serious manner or take it for granted? Many get up and go to work or school, but they did not find time to talk to God? Undoubtedly, many Christians have some type of insurance (life, home, auto, medical, dental, etc.), but they see their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017
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    Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

    Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take The Step

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
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    We are to move forward in faith.

    TAKE THE STEP Joshua 3.1-4.24 S: Faith C: Purpose of the Community – Stepping forward in Faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH. TS: Our study in Joshua will direct us on how to handle obstacles that are in the way of God’s promises. Type: Inductive The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Holy Spirit And The Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2016
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    A hitherto hidden wisdom revealed in the Apostolic preaching of the Cross.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CROSS. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Paul is at pains to stress the very different manner in which he teaches when compared with the peddlers of the wisdom of this age. This does not mean that he lacks wisdom, nor that he is any less capable than the rhetoricians: but that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,511 views

    Doing whatever it takes to spread the Gospel

    Epiphany 5—1 Corinthians 9 19-23 - Whatever it takes Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,834 views

    Take a risk! By faith, fear God more than people, forsake the world, follow the Lord, and find salvation for your own soul. By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to the Lord.

    In one little Midwestern town, Miss Jones had the distinction of being the oldest resident in town. So when she died, the editor of the local paper wanted to print a little article remembering this dear old lady. Except he couldn’t think of anything to say when he sat down to write the article. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Greatest Challenge Of The Cross

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,910 views

    A message that our spiritually dull generation does not want to hear. Sacrifice is one of the demands of Jesus Christ.

    The Greatest Challenge of the Cross Matthew 16:24-25 KJV Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    Some things need to be revved up.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ