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  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 63,836 views

    A MESSAGE ABOUT THE POWER OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:17-24 I. THE CONDITION OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD A. All religions are not the same, they are not different ways to the same God -ill of the Christian fish with the Buddha in the center -the one thing that sets us apart from all others is the cross B. The world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Buice avatar

    The Beauty Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,485 views

    The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

    The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Divide Of The Cross

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,177 views

    An Easter sermon from Romans 6

    Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Preaching Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

    “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

    THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 354 ratings
     | 37,398 views

    This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

    THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Road To The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017
     | 3,723 views

    Palm Sunday message that talks about the dangers of following Jesus from a distant

    The road to the cross Selected Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. A day that we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the empty tomb. To race to the cross and the resurrection without seeing the final week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Look To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    Forrest Gump kept his nose into the waves or the storm would have turned his boat over or ripped it apart. Do you feel like that sometimes? Like your life is in the middle of a storm and you are not sure if you are able to handle it. Look to the Cro

    Ever heard of a “Gumpism”? For example , “Blue clear sky”. Not clear blue sky. That was the theme of a George Strait song, but the movie , “Forrest Gump”, has several fascinating features. Remember when he returned from the war to start the Bubba - Gump shrimp company? “Shrimp cocktail, shrimp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Preaching Of The Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 24, 2024
     | 787 views

    The Apostle Paul said he was not an elegant speaker; he did not desire to use flattering words to draw attention to the cross. It is a shame too many preachers today feel they must use flattery or jokes to attract or keep an audience.

    I have heard many preachers over the span of my life. My father said they began attending church assemblies on Easter just a few days after my birth. Over sixty years have I been in an assembly hearing preaching. Think about the number of years and the many preachers you have heard. You have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossed Boundaries

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 17, 2020
     | 4,504 views

    Jesus crossed boundaries to encounter humanity in our deepest need.

    March 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 4:5-42 Crossed Boundaries Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” Jesus had traveled a long distance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rescued By The Cross

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 10, 2023
     | 1,795 views

    That is our message for today - that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a rescue mission.

    Rescued By The Cross Colossians 1:13-20 Introduction "Throw Out the Lifeline" is a great old hymn composed by Edward Smith Ufford, a Baptist minister who served in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1888 Ufford was visiting Point Allerton, near Boston. While there, he visited a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Cross (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

    The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 12, 2025
     | 249 views

    This is the account of the crucifixion. It speaks to the sacrifice Jesus made for sinners.

    “The Cross and the Cost” Matthew 27:32–50 * credit Jeff Strite sermon and Chatgpt One person commented: “Cut the Bible anywhere and it will bleed.” Our old hymns echo this truth, as they sing lovingly of the blood of Jesus: ­ “There is a fountain filled with blood” ­ “Nothing but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael De Rosa avatar

    Giving Up, Filling Up

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    to look at Ruth’s commitment to go with her mother-in-law that can help us in learning how to better commit to God

    Outline: Commitment begins with a Decision Commitment continues with Actions Commitment is complete with Resolve Introduction: Funny Illustration Robert Turner told a story about a hen and a pig who became very good friends. One seldom saw them apart. One day as they strolled about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bill Rea avatar

    The Revelation Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Rea on May 1, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,077 views

    It speaks of what the cross reveals to us while Jesus hung there.

    THE REVELATION OF THE CROSS LUKE 23:35-43 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. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist