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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Roman Centurion's View Of The Cross

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,548 views

    This is a dramatic monolgue of the Roman Centurion and some of what He may have seen and thought about the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurection of Christ.

    Title: The Roman Centurion’s view of the Cross Text: Mark 15:21-39 Date: 4/5/2007: Location: Franklin AARP I expected nothing but a routine day of work for my men and me. Jerusalem was for the most part "easy duty." Our job was to keep the peace and preserve law and order. However, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Culler avatar

    The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

    The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 2,864 views

    The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

    The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

    The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nathan Parker avatar

    The Cross: Symbol Of Supreme Love

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
     | 3,327 views

    A message about the cross being our symbol of supreme love by Charles Stanley.

    The Voluntary Suffering of Christ: 1. An expression of supreme love (Jn. 10:9-11; 15; 17-18; Heb. 12:1-2; Col 1:15-17; Gal 1:4) 2. An act of substitution (Isa. 53:4-6; 10; Matt. 20:27-28; Rom. 5:6; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Tim. 2:5-6; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18; 1 Jn. 2:1-2) A. pupitur & anti-Greek lemmas 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Nailed Jesus To The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    A sermon that ends the service of the nails, that highlights it was our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross, and why this happened.

    Prior to the sermon we looked at the following bible passages as part of the service of nails...(for more details contact me), to highlight some sins: ISAIAH 52:13-15 MARK 12:38-40 MATTHEW 26:47-56 MATTHEW 27:20-24 MATTHEW 20:20-28 MATTHEW 27:27-31, 39-42 LUKE 6:22,32-36 Act of confession Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Which Side Of The Cross Are You On

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 14,347 views

    How the death of the two thieves are pertinent to our spiritiual condition and position with Christ

    WHICH SIDE OF THE CROSS ARE YOU ON Luke 23:33-43 Intro: In these passages of scripture Luke takes us to Calvary’s Hill. Here we find three men being killed two for being criminals and one for being perfect. And more times than not I would preach on the middle cross out of these scriptures but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Saw The Cross

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,932 views

    “To make you stand before the Lord blameless with great joy. This has come about because of the cross.”

    Scripture “To make you stand before the Lord blameless with great joy. This has come about because of the cross.” Prayer Introduction So how did Jesus see the cross? Read John 17:1-26 How should we think about the cross? Let us look at the prayer that Jesus prayed before the cross. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Candle And Cradle, Curse And Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.

    Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Cross Part 2

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    If I don’t take up my Cross and follow him according to Mathew 10:38 I not worthy of Jesus. We need to get back to the basics of our faith and that is the cross of Christ. Father, mother, kids, grandkids, friends and relatives can not be placed before Je

    The Way Of The Cross Part-2 Mathew 10:37-39 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Will You Do With The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,079 views

    • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their w

    Illustration: • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their waists. Used in fashion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Was Jesus Thinking On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    Most of us know the crucifixion story and what it means. But have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the cross? It may surprise and comfort you.

    Chapter 19 of John is the culmination of Jesus’ life. It is the high point in the story of the universe. Everything before leads up to this event and everything after points back to it. Much of the debate here seems to revolve around whether Jesus is a king and of what? That’s a question each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Remember The Cross: Memorial Day

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 23, 2020
     | 3,802 views

    The Lord's Supper is our weekly memorial of the Lord's death until He comes

    “Remember the CROSS” Memorial Day 2020 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Credit: various sections were taken from K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004 Background research from Tom Fuller Memorial Day is a time when we remember a sobering fact: • The Cost of Freedom is Blood. • Once a year we observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross-Contamination (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2020
     | 3,420 views

    This is part two of two of my series on our need to cross-contaminate. Not with germs, bacteria or a virus...but with the gospel.

    CROSS CONTAMINATION (part two) Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. This term has come up often since the pandemic started. Normally we would do our best to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross-Examination (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 6, 2020
     | 4,182 views

    A few weeks ago I did a play on words sermon titled Cross-Contamination. Today, I'm doing the same thing with the term, cross-examination. I'm using the term from the perspective of examining things through a spiritual lens. It's time for cross-examination.

    CROSS-EXAMINATION (part one) A few weeks ago I did a play on words sermon titled Cross-Contamination. Today, I'll be doing the same thing with the term, cross-examination. We know this term from a trial. The first attorney asks a witness questions and then the other one is allowed to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ