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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What To Do When You Are Nailed To A Cross Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 9, 2020
     | 7,744 views

    Our dying words reveal a lot about us. This message looks at the seven last words of Jesus

    So, this is how it would end. Not being crowned a king but dying a criminal. Executed as a traitor to both his country and his faith. This weekend we are tying up our Worst-Case Scenario series. Through January and February and then again in April we’ve been looking at various Worst-Case ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Taylor avatar

    God’s Righteousness Displayed In The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
     | 4,906 views

    Three Events that Changed Everything: God’s Righteousness Displayed in the Cross

    Three Events that Changed Everything: God’s Righteousness Displayed in the Cross Romans 3:21-26 We are in the middle of a three week series, “Three Events in the Life of Jesus that Changed Everything.” Last week we looked at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane; this week we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,927 views

    These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

    Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Crown Without A Cross? (May 7, 2023).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2023
     | 1,735 views

    It was only after the resurrection that Peter understood the cross and what that it because there is no crown without a cross!

    THE CROWN WITHOUT A CROSS? Text: 1 Peter 2:20 – 25 1 Peter 2:20 - 25 (19) For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. (20) If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    Three Different Men On Three Different Crosses

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    This message illustrates the disposition of all men in relationship to the Savior...

    “THREE DIFFERENT MEN ON THREE DIFFERENT CROSSES” TEXT: Luke 23:32-46 Pastor W. Max Alderman 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 25, 2023
     | 2,536 views

    Here God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ: Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Good Friday: What Jesus Accomplished On The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 7, 2012
     | 4,577 views

    Jesus replaced the earthly copies in this world with the Heavenly real things

    Replacing the copy with the original Hebrew 9:1-15 Imagine the most amazing, breathtaking thing that you have ever seen. Those of you who have traveled might remember some amazing scenes. May be it is the Himalayas, may be it is just our Ooty. Pastor and family would remember the beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Newell avatar

    Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

    CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has Quitting Ever Crossed Your Mind?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 5,343 views

    Sometimes people feel like giving up.

    JEREMIAH 20:7-9 “HAS QUITTING EVER CROSSED YOUR MIND?” A) Jeremiah, like many other men who have been tested by suffering, failed God, and then laid blame on the Almighty for his insults and bodily sufferings. * He was being persecuted and mocked by the multitudes. B) God had told him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Three Crosses On Calvary (Good Friday Service)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 17, 2025
     | 468 views

    Three crosses stood on Calvary – three destinies unfolded. One man mocked, another believed, and in the middle hung the Savior whose sacrifice bridged the gap between sinful humanity and holy God.

    The Three Crosses on Calvary Good Friday Service Luke 23:39-43 Introduction The landscape of human history bears many moments of profound significance, but none more transformative than what transpired on a small hill outside Jerusalem roughly two thousand years ago. On that first Good Friday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Nolte avatar

    There Was No Room At The Inn For The King, But There Is Room At The Cross For You

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    How strange that He who was rejected by those He came to save gladly accepts and welcomes those same sinners who desire to come to Him.

    There Was No Room At The Inn For The King, But There Is Room At The Cross For You!” Luke 1:1-7 / 1 John 2 1-2 David P. Nolte There are many contrasts in life: light and dark; good and bad; new and old; young and elderly; in and out. Let’s contrast these two songs: “No room in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    No. 02. The Cross Of Jesus - Part 1. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    The atonement and the cross of Jesus.

    The cross of Jesus (Part1) As we start the period of Lent we shall be focusing on the cross of Jesus It is universally known that the standard symbol of Christianity is the cross.. Now there are many other symbols that the church could have chosen as a sign of the Christian Faith. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

    Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back Against The Wall - Red Sea Crossing Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 46,201 views

    Moses was a great leader and yet took a great deal of abuse. For those who insist on believing salvation is the end to problems--it’s the FRONT end! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Back Against the Wall Exodus 14:5-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackAgainstWall.html Have you ever felt like your back was against a wall? Ever been between a rock and a hard place, with nowhere to turn? Or maybe you’ve put in a lot of time going down a winding avenue of life only to find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Pick Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 13,952 views

    Examines the call to vocation of everyone, whether to the priesthood to be a Christian in Society. Written for a young audience in a very open style.

    How Does the Gospel Affect Our Lives? Given at the Chichester Diocese Youth Summer Camp, August 2000. Texts: Romans 12: 1-13; Luke 9:23-28 Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all, `If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican