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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Death On The Cross

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,869 views

    What does his death on the cross mean for us?

    Winston Churchill: "And where were you?" In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill called Britain’s coal miners together. A great crisis had arisen. The miners were not getting out enough coal to fuel the factories that produced the planes, ships, etc., so desperately needed. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Why The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    Real Sin has real consequences. Only God can deal with them and he does that via the Cross

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. 1 Cor 1 tells us that Christ crucified is a stumbling block ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,970 views

    THE CROSS GIVES US DELIVERANCE FROM 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF THE CROSS ******************************************************************** 1.SINS We must have total faith and confidence in the power of the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Hearing The Cross

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    A look at the words spoken during the final week of Jesus’ life.

    Move #1: Introduction - Every year, Ozark Christian College puts together an Easter program that’s filled with drama and music highlighting the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And for several years in a row, I was a part of the production. Not as a singer! But as one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Beehler avatar

    Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
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    Jesus’ journey to the cross began long before even his birth.

    Journey to the Cross It’s become fashionable these days to wear crosses, not necessarily as a sign of faith, but as a trendy accessory. Crosses are hip now. An encounter at a department store jewelry counter. Customer is interested in buying a cross, to which the sales clerk replies ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Giving Up To Go Up

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,195 views

    In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

    Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Preaching Of The Cross

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    “foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

    THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Wooley avatar

    The Miracles Of The Cross

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 142 ratings
     | 14,032 views

    The meaning of the Cross is revealed by the miracles of the Cross.

    If thousands of Jews were crucified why do we only remember one of them? Perhaps we can find out as we look at these miracles of the Cross. A. The Sun Darkened. (45) Jesus was put on the Cross at 9 o’clock in the morning. At noon an utter darkness settled in. This was not a sandstorm or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Scarce avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 1,285 ratings
     | 164,893 views

    What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

    “Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Crossing Jordan Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,658 views

    Step into the water, observe a miracle, and enter the land of milk and honey. This was a huge victory, but they had many more victories to win. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Step into the Water Joshua 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StepIntoTheWater.html The children of Israel are ready to leave the wilderness for good and claim their Canaan, the Promised Land of abundance and victory...the land of milk and honey. Joshua 5:6 For the children of Israel walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Cross Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,823 views

    The importance of the cross of Christ.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 TITLE: “THE CROSS OF CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had heard that students who attended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James R. Rice avatar

    The Glorious Cross

    Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,949 views

    The great apostle Paul refused to glory in anything other than the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The cross itself was not glorious, but the work of the cross accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ is where Paul gave glory.

    GLORIOUS CROSS OF CHRIST Galatians 6:14 A. What is the most glorious thing in all the world to you? 1. One would say, “It would be glorious to have plenty of money.” Another, “It would be glorious too have political power.” Someone else, “It would be glorious to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Carry The Cross Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021
     | 4,292 views

    We all have a responsibility to carry the cross of Christ

    Carry the Cross #2 Matthew 27, Luke 23 Good Morning I hope you are ready to receive the word of God and let it change you from the inside out. That …what is happening on the inside would be seen on the outside. The hardest thing is to pick up is the mantle of someone else. Because if you are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Promise Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,088 views

    The Crucifixion of Jesus is at the centre of the Message of the Gospel.

    The first Easter morning 2000 years ago must have begun with sadness. I can imagine the followers of Jesus waking up and remembering what had happened, recalling the horror of Friday, remembering that their friend was dead and thinking their dreams were shattered. But then a shout, He’s alive, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Nailed To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 10, 2025
     | 519 views

    In Colossians Paul is dealing with the rejection of philosophies and man's wisdom. He tells the church they are cheated if they listen to human wisdom while rejecting God's ways. They are missing having their sins Nailed to the Cross. It is the cross that makes the difference.

    Title: Nailed to the Cross Theme: To show how Jesus took our sins to the cross. Our trespasses are forgiven at the cross. Text: Colossians 2:6 – 15. Introduction In chapter 2 of Colossians, Paul begins with a warning to the Colossi church. He says he longs to be there in the flesh but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God