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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Christ On The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    A reflection for Easter of Jesus on the Cross

    THE CHRIST ON THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 15-44 INTRODUCTION… Christ The Lamb by Robert E. Coleman. found in The Book of Jesus. Calvin Miller, ed. NY: Simon & Schuster. 1996. pg. 405. I. THE INNOCENT MAN CONDEMNED (V. 15-26) READ MATTHEW 27:15-26 A. Pontus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Burden Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    It is the burdern of cross that the Son of Man carried. Not the wooden beam. It is the godless attitudes that result in Godless living that caused Jesus to go to the cross. Jesus took the burden so we could expereience the break through of the resurrec

    Intro: How can we bring Christianity, or being a Christ follower to its most basic components? How can we simplify it to the point that children can understand? We do as the Bible does. In Genesis there is no argument for God merely a statement of truth. “In the beginning God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Glory Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 17,615 views

    GOD TRANSFORMED AN INSTRUMENT OF SHAME INTO ONE OF GLORY

    THE GLORY OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:18-25 (24) & GAL 6:14 I. THE CROSS - SHAME TURNED TO GLORY A. Of all the forms of death that are conceivable, crucifixion has been most feared throughout history B. Death on a cross was saved for the worst of criminals and those committing treason C. Death on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Creation To The Cross

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,854 views

    This message presents the basic salvation message all the way from Genesis to Jesus. It looks at the Garden of Eden, The Fall, The Separation, and The Atonement. The basic points in this sermon can be used in personal evangelism.

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Creation to the Cross.” I want to share with you some basic points that I sometimes rely on when helping someone comprehend why we need salvation in Christ. In presenting the gospel we need to help a person understand and acknowledge that we’re sinners and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Justice At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Christ’s death was payment for all men’s sin. All are responsible for his crucifixion

    Modern medicine has given hope for a longer life to many people through organ transplants. Most transplants are done with organs from a dead person being removed, matched in a database with qualified candidates whose own organ(s) is failing. Despite all of the transplant technology one difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Purpose Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,392 views

    1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION

    THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION THE MESSAGE THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 1. SUBSTITUTION ******************** Through the cross, Christ died as our substitute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Is Powerful Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 29, 2022
     | 2,167 views

    The Cross is Powerful

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION BAY BRIDGE WORLD SERIES EARTHQUAKE There are so many events in history where you may have had this question posed to you: “Where were you when…?” One of the most recent in history is where were you when you heard that a plane had hit the World Trade Center tower(s)? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Jesus offers us power through His death on the Cross and His resurrection from the dead.

    The Power of the Cross Selected Passages April 20, 2003 Introduction Max Lucado – “No Wonder They Call Him The Savior” “The cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all cynics. It’s hope lures all searchers… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cross Blessing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,451 views

    Today we enjoy the CROSS blessing as we don’t have to make daily burnt offerings for our sins and have been given the Holy Spirit to stay permanently till Christ returns. Let us not hesitate to pass on the CROSS blessing to others who still haven’t receiv

    Opening illustration: A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing that his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Soldier Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Terry Cheek on Jan 15, 2011
     | 5,292 views

    God prepares us for spiritual battle, lets see how.

    A Soldier of the Cross Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: I personally have never been in the military, oh I spent some time in ROTC during high school but I have never served this country as many have. However I stand before you today as a soldier, a soldier of the cross. If you are a child of God today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship Of The Cross

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

    Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry The Cross

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022
     | 2,097 views

    Do you think this title would be popular? Not at all, we all like to wear the cross as a chain but not carry it in our daily lives.

    Carry the cross Matthew 10:38 "And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. Do you think this title would be popular? Not at all, we all like to wear the cross as a chain but not carry it in our daily lives. However, Jesus said something powerful and clear,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Reflections On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,040 views

    reflections on the cross

    REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    The Roman Emperor Constantine saw the sign of a Cross in the sky which had a decisive effect on both his military career and spiritual life.

    On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Communion Meditation for October 5, 2008

    (Slide 1) Our main text for this morning is found in John’s gospel, chapter 19 and beginning with verse 18 we read: (Slide 2) There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, “Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God