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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Running From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

    1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

    "...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Chuck Morley avatar

    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

    A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    On The Up And Up: Jesus'ascension Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    esus’ Ascension is connected both to the Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ. It is an extension of the Gospel and a foundational belief that has important ramifications.

    On the Up and UP: Jesus’Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 1. It can be tough to say “Goodbye.” 2. It was hard when our daughter moved to Washington or our son went away to Bible College. 3. Indeed, if you are like me, you will probably ever see most of the people with whom you graduated high school, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Which Cross Is Yours

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2016
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    To preach this message, I showed the "Three Crosses of Golgotha" and named each cross. The title of the message became the altar call.

    • The greatest picture of love ever displayed was when Jesus died on the cross. It was not because of His guilt, it was not the hammer, the nails, the crown, or the abuse that Jesus died, it was His love; it was the love He had for you and me. But never miss this critical part. • He didn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,215 views

    Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Why Jesus' Life And Death Was Necessary Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
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    This is a basic Gospel message in a series leading up to Easter, through The Triumphal Entry and Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Why Jesus Life and Death Was Necessary What’s the big deal with Easter? Did Jesus really have to die? <ILLUS> Little boy who was explaining Easter and said, “And if Jesus sees his shadow when he comes out, we have six more weeks of winter.” 1. Problem: We naturally were headed for hell. “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Puffed Up Or Built Up Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2023
     | 1,874 views

    In First Corinthians chapter 8 Paul addresses the liberty we have in Christ, but that liberty is never license to sin, or to do harm to our fellow believers.

    Puffed Up or Built Up Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Now it’s been a little while since we’ve been in 1st Corinthians, and that’s because I wanted us to see what Habakkuk had to say about faith, and I felt that was important considering our worlds current situation… but this morning we’re going to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Taking A Look At Family

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
     | 3,195 views

    There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

    1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Campbell-Lebendig avatar

    Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

    Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,136 views

    A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

    Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    "It's Time To Take Action”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,228 views

    Have you ever come to a place in your life not knowing what to do concerning a certain matter? The simultaneous conflicting feelings of making a choice on what way to turn can cause unbearable stress to the body… Should I accept or pass up this opportunit

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church May 2005 In the foregoing chapter, Saul, king of Israel, gathered three thousand trained men to fight against their pursuing enemy, the Philistines. Two thousand were under Saul’s direct control in Michmash, and one thousand men Saul assigned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Give Up Or Get Up?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,259 views

    Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

    He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Redemption, Sin And The Cross

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,054 views

    This was preached at Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, CO

    Redemption, Sin and The Cross By Chaplain (Captain) Steve Satterfield, US Army 29 August 2010, Prussman Chapel, Ft. Carson, CO 13 Sept 2010, Air Force Academy, CO I lived at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison for two months AFTER all the bad things happened. There were about 100 Airmen working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Gives Us Endurance Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,621 views

    How much would you endure when times are bleak? When the world around us is falling in, what does it take to keep going? What or who gives you endurance to keep going?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION SURVIVAL STORIES – HAVE A NICE FALL In November 2019, Ryan Cairnes did a few things right and a few things wrong when he went rock climbing in Washington’s Cannon Mountains. His first mistake—even though he’s an experienced climber with sturdy gear—was going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ