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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Cross Was Always The Plan

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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    Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

    The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    3 Crosses @ Calvary

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 15, 2011
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    This incident, on the road to Calvary, and then at the sight of the crucifixion, reveals both God and man as they truly are. It exposes man as incredibly cruel, and God as amazingly kind and compassionate. It is man who is evil, and God who is good.

    Opening illustration: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various facial expressions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Major Events At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011
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    We are going to divide this passage into 8 events to get a better understanding of what is happening. This is not an unfamiliar story to most Christians but maybe we can learn yet a little more about it.

    The most significant event in history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We are saved by His death. Because He died, we live. But there IS a condition. We have to believe, and it’s the necessity for belief that John stressed throughout his gospel. He was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evangelist Stanley Baker avatar

    God Saw A Cross

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Oct 11, 2011
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    ONE WAS DENYING HIS GUILT , WHILE THE OTHER ONE ADMITTIED HIS WRONG

    When Adam saw his wife sin in the garden In the distance God saw a cross When Cain killed his brother, God was watching And God saw a cross When Moses slew the Egyptian man in anger God saw a cross And when David chose Bathsheba over honor God knew there had to be a cross God saw a cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Cross And The Joy Of Suffering

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 31, 2011
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    Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection there is between our suffering and our joy.

    Purpose: To describe all the benefits that suffering can produce. Aim: I want the listener to view suffering as a gift from God. INTRODUCTION: Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Compelling Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 4, 2011
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    Today we will explore four facets of the cross, four features that compel us to trust in Jesus Christ.

    The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30 & Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 21, 2010 *Max Lucado wrote: “The Cross: It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all critics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Lacy avatar

    The Cross This Good Friday

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 22, 2011
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    A short message on the meaning and value of the Cross for at Easter time.

    Good Friday After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Prayer Before The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007
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    Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

    The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    A Shout From The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010
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    The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

    A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008
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    A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

    Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Peace Through The Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2006
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     | 3,754 views

    Reconciliation doesn’t come easy. It didn’t come easy for Jesus who died to reconcile us to God.

    “Peace Through the Cross”-Sermon for CATM October 29, 2006 He was imprisoned in 1964 for fighting against injustice and racism. He was released 1990 because foreign governments pressured an evil regime to reform with severe economic sanctions. He was a hero, a pace-setter. He was voted president ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Ellis avatar

    Preaching The Cross With Conviction Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
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     | 3,388 views

    This is the third sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cross-Dressing Soldiers Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 3, 2008
     | 4,138 views

    Exposition of 2 Timothy 2:4 about the Christian Worldview attitude of believers related to the vision of our church

    Text: 2 Timothy 2:4, Title: Cross-dressing Soldiers, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story about Rene Descartes’ from Think Biblically, p. 45 B. Background to passage: As we continue to think about the vision and future of our church, today we will look at the next phrase in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Four Nails Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,186 views

    There is always talk of the 3 nails of the Cross of Jesus, I would like to add one to the top of the Cross: The Four nails of the Cross

    The Nails of the Cross Matthew 27:34-38 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist