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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Double Cross

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    You can only get the right perspective on the cross if you look at it from two angles: from the angle of suffering and sacrifice, and the angle of resurrection and victory.

    DOUBLE CROSS Did you know that some people are right-eyed and some people are left-eyed? It’s true. Point at something 10 or 20 feet away - that’s right, hold out your finger. Then close your left eye. If you don’t have to move your finger, you’re right-eyed. If you have to move your finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    People At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,367 views

    There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

    People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The 3 Crosses

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound.

    The 3 Crosses Text: Luke 23.33-43 Thesis: To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound. Introduction: (1) One of the scenes of the crucifixion that has always stood out to me involved the 2 thieves between whom Jesus was crucified. (2) Let us note the 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    Three men hanging on a cross, one died IN sin, one died TO sin while one died FOR sin.

    Three Crosses Luke 23:32-43 Introduction: • Two men with the same sentence. • Both men were criminals, justly condemned to die. • Jesus, the savior, between them. • So close to salvation. • One died IN sin. • One died TO sin. • While Jesus died FOR sin. • How do you think the believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,331 views

    Paul often changed his style of preaching. (1 Cor. 9:22) But he NEVER changed his message. (Gal. 1:8) There is only one message. (1 Cor. 2:2)

    The Message of the Cross Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION Illustration: Once there was a little girl who always wore a bright, shiny cross around her neck which she proudly displayed for all to see. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Escaping The Cross

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    Running away from the cross gets us nowhere -- literally!

    Third Sunday of Lent (B) March 19, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    Sermon 3 in I Corth.

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction A. God has given us a message of salvation through the cross (v. 18). B. God’s Word instructs us to receive this message by faith (Romans 3:21-26). C. The cross is the central fact of the Gospel. Paul wants the Corinthians to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,053 views

    Near The Cross........a message dealing with those who stood near the cross, and how their lives were touched by the Lord.

    Near The Cross John 19:23-30 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the cross, a trembling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Tomasek avatar

    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,628 views

    This sermon explores the fact that everything changes in our lives once we come to truly know God.

    Crossing Over Galatians 4: 1-11 1. There comes a time that we, as believers, receive our full inheritance (1-7). A. Under Roman Law a child was not of age until 14. B. At the age of 14 he was of age but did not inherit his full rights until 25. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Voices At The Cross

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    what will you say

    Intro: there are thousands of sermons that have been preached over the years on the seven sayings from the cross. Father forgive them for they know not what they do, I thirst, My God, My God why has thou forsaken me, it is finished. But another interesting study is the voices at the cross. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Reactions To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 27

    THE REACTIONS TO THE CROSS Matthew 27 v. 26 - 56 - v. 36 "and sitting down they watched Him there" 1. The Soldiers saw the Rectitude of the Cross i.e.to them Christ was a criminal v. 27 - 31.so they stripped Him v. 28 , crowned Him (with thorns) v. 29, mocked Him v. 29, spit upon Him v. 30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Robert Laymance avatar

    The Mathematics Of The Cross

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    Analogy of the Basic math symbols and their relationship in and to Salvation.

    Let’s begin with the ( - ) subtract symbol. 1. I’ve been Subtracted from Hell!!! a. went from a sinner to a saint b. went from rags to riches ( Heirs ) c. went from old path to the new path d. went from wrath to peace e. went from a pit to a Palace ( mansion ) 2. I’ve been Added to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    The danger to being a self-god

    The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,621 views

    The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

    The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,340 views

    A Confirmation sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES The Way of the Cross Matthew 26:36-46 (Jesus): “I am deeply grieved, even to death… My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.” Vv. 38 -39 "This sorrow is crushing my life out... My Father, if there is any way, get me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist