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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 5,630 views

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    BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Then And Now! What The Cross Represents!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 12, 2013
     | 4,397 views

    looking beyond the glamor and decorations to see what the Cross of Christ really represents and mean to us as believers

    And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross Versus The New Age Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,632 views

    “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back!

    THE CROSS VERSUS THE NEW AGE I CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back! I simply call them the “new age” gods. What am I driving at? Look at this text and note the following. I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017
     | 9,612 views

    The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

    “Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - A King On The Way To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 9, 2016
     | 6,674 views

    How do I know God cares? What is the difference between confession and repentance?

    Luke 18:31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. 33 On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2018
     | 6,354 views

    Jesus Spoke seven words on the Cross. The Seventh word was so important and final before his death. "Father I Commit my spirit into your hands". So, very clearly final word, victorious words, courageous word. He ran the race and set an example for us.

    Seventh Word of Jesus on the Cross “Father into thy hands I commit my Spirit”. Luke. 23:46. Introduction: Man is a tripartite made up of flesh or Body, spirit and soul. Man was formed out of the dust. Man relates to the world around him. His materiality and frailty as “flesh” is found here. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Reflections On The Introit Sign Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,111 views

    Let the cross embrace us.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2019 The Sign of the Cross Those of us that are daily immersed in the Word of God, specifically in the Sacred Scriptures, sometimes forget that what we read each day are revolutionary words. They are revolutionary words intimately associated with the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,869 views

    The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

    CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cross Purposes 3: Redemption Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
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     | 6,094 views

    Redemption is like purchasing a slave to free them. Jesus 1) made a personal investment, and 2) paid a price. We are free as we 1) recognize our worth, and 2) chooses to be slaves of God.

    CROSS PURPOSES 5: REDEMPTION For the past 4 weeks, we have been asking, “Why did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, die on the cross for us?” We keep asking the same question, because the cross impacts our lives in so many ways, that we can’t exhaust them all: The cross shows the love of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Have You Crossed The Jordan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 16, 2019
     | 10,855 views

    The Lord has personally invited you to enter His rest and discover His strength. But you will have to “cross over the Jordan” in your spiritual life to experience the reality of that truth.

    HAVE YOU CROSSED THE JORDAN? Text: Joshua 3 Dr. Larry Petton _______________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – JOSHUA 3:5-17 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace With God, Because Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
     | 6,693 views

    Christmas Sermon that points to the cross. God brought peace on earth through the cross of Jesus.

    You’ve probably heard it a few times in the past weeks. In just 8 lines, Clement Clarke Moore sets the picturesque scene for one of America’s most beloved poems; “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” he called it. It actually set the course for many of our views and traditions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up His Cross

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 5,883 views

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    Matthew 16:21 - 28 v.24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022
     | 1,277 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

    October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022
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     | 5,489 views

    Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cross-Examination (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 6, 2020
     | 4,202 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