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  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Cross Of Christ Is But A Symbol Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 4,917 views

    The cross is but a symbol of the death of Christ for our redemption. Let us not turn the cross into an idol.

    4th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, and closer to our celebration of your Son’s passion, help us to gain a deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    The Cross, The Power Of Choice, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
     | 3,861 views

    The cross offers the power of choice to each one. Just like the thieves who hung there, each made his choice.

    Pictures of the Cross Part 5 Text: "But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." (Galatians 6:14, NKJV) A. The cross, the place of choice a. Hanging each on the other side of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    To Be Missional Is To Be On Mission By ‘bearing One's Cross'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
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    Third and final sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    Language is an interesting thing. It changes with new words added each year to our lexicon and old ones falling out of favor. It also means that the meanings of words change and some are used as either as a verb or a noun. (Slide 1) For example, we when say ‘ADdress’ we mean a specific location ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Do You View The Cross?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    You may be have been foolish at the cross by the mockery of your life and lips and your actions. These people get so close to the cross but choose to deny the blood it shed.

    How do you view the Cross? It is the grandest single chapter in the entire Bible. And at the center of the Christian faith stands the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sometimes think that Easter should be celebrated only once a year. But actually every Sunday—the first day of each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    An Egyptian Coffin Case And The Cross Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    Faith and Obedience kept these men of faith focus for the future and the promises of God.

    Hebrew 11:22 "By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones." In the faith Hall of Fame one verse each is given to Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. It reminds us that there is something in common that links these three ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    You've Crossed Over To Life

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 7,615 views

    What does Jesus mean when he talks about crossing over? When does it happen? How does it happen? What difference does it make? Parts: A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice. B. Keep anticipating the resurrection

    Text: John 5:24-29 Theme: You’ve Crossed Over to Life A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice B. Keep anticipating the resurrection Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 15, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/You_ve-Crossed-Over-to-Life-John5_24-29.html Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on May 1, 2012
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     | 19,282 views

    Are We Bearing the Cross Or Is Christ Alone?

    Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? Robert A. Glass Must Jesus bear the alone, And all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone And there’s a cross for me. (Matt 16:24) “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come To The Foot Of The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
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     | 8,976 views

    Birth from the flesh is not enough, being borne from above is a must to receive salvation.

    Nicodemus comes and addresses Jesus as “rabbi.” Nicodemus, a Pharisee, member of the ruling council, well educated, himself a rabbi, and a man of substantial means. Jesus was the carpenter’s son, from the wrong side of the tracks, Nazareth, and he never had any formal rabbinical ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012
     | 8,125 views

    We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

    Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cross Too Heavy?, Get Help

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,739 views

    We all have crosses to carry and we need to determine what our crosses are, what do I do with them and what will encourage me to carry my cross/

    Today's scripture gives us the true meaning of discipleship. No parable, no allegory, no story...just to the point very plain sharp and poignantly truthful words from Jesus. We actually see two theologies here. A theology of Glory: or Show and tell; come and see the way a God is suppose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Cross Of Commitment... The Paradox Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,827 views

    Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

    Title: The Cross of Commitment… the Paradox of Following Christ. Text: John 12:20-33 Thesis: Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Introduction It is always an interesting question: If you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Two Message Of The Cross: Law And Gospel Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,248 views

    A look at the law and gospel found in the cross.

    April 6, 2012 Two Messages – Law and Gospel Matthew 27:45-46 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    The First Word From The Cross: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 87,113 views

    The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

    Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Close your eyes…imagine the scene if you will. Can you smell the sand in the air? Can you hear them say”Give us Barabas? Can you feel the hot air, the sweat rolling down your brow? Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,472 views

    What gives Jesus the right to ask us to give up our lives?

    Chuck Colson relates this interesting story in his book How Then Should We Live? “In William Steig’s Yellow & Pink, a delightfully whimsical picture book for children, two wooden figures wake up to find themselves lying on an old newspaper in the hot sun. One figure is painted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
     | 7,418 views

    This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

    Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ