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  • Kevin Burden avatar

    The Penalty Of Bypassing The Cross

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    It has been a long night in Jerusalem. While multitudes slept, God the Father has allowed the plan of the ages (the redemption of man) to be put into motion.

    THE PENALTY OF PASSING BY THE CROSS Mark 15:22-38 / Luke 23:46-49 It has been a long night in Jerusalem. While multitudes slept, God the Father has allowed the plan of the ages (the redemption of man) to be put into motion. The time is a few minutes after noon the day of Christ’s crucifixion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    JESUS COMMANDED US TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: HOW BIG IS THE CROSS TO CHRISTIANITY? 1: HOW BIG IS IT TO THE CHRISTIAN? A) IS A THE CROSS SOMETHING YOU IDENTIFY WITH? B) IS IT A SYMBOL YOU WEAR AROUND YOUR NECK? C) OR IS IT MORE THAN THAT TO YOU? POINT: A LOT OF PEOPLE WEAR CROSSES AROUND THEIR NECKS. RECENTLY I WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Taking Up A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 5,836 views

    Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Crown Without A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 12,282 views

    If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Bearing Your Cross!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,213 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear" your cross? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 8:34; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 This morning I want us to look at a verse of Scripture, Mark 8:34. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Isaiah Saw The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,518 views

    A Christmas Sermon that points to the cross. The cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it the main focus of God's message of salvation. But the cross is not a comforting symbol, so why would God use it as the symbol of our faith?

    OPEN: I once read about an evening chapel service at Christian summer camp. The preacher was forcefully telling the 4th & 5th graders how Jesus had been betrayed, arrested, beaten and ultimately died on the cross. His message was so powerful, that a hushed silence fell across the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit And The Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2016
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,413 views

    A hitherto hidden wisdom revealed in the Apostolic preaching of the Cross.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CROSS. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Paul is at pains to stress the very different manner in which he teaches when compared with the peddlers of the wisdom of this age. This does not mean that he lacks wisdom, nor that he is any less capable than the rhetoricians: but that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing Over The New

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 6, 2019
     | 5,585 views

    Newness of life

    A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Glory In The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016
     | 4,122 views

    Thank God for The Cross

    I WILL GLORY IN THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:14 1. THE CROSS REPRESENTS CONDEMNATION: Romans 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus ...read more

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    Lessons From The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,147 views

    What we can learn from The Cross.

    LESSONS FROM THE CROSS LK 23:33 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 1. THE VILENESS OF SIN- SIN IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING THAT EVER WAS, IS OR EVER WILL BE. WE CANNOT SEE SIN, BUT WE ...read more

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    Which Cross Is Yours

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,483 views

    To preach this message, I showed the "Three Crosses of Golgotha" and named each cross. The title of the message became the altar call.

    • The greatest picture of love ever displayed was when Jesus died on the cross. It was not because of His guilt, it was not the hammer, the nails, the crown, or the abuse that Jesus died, it was His love; it was the love He had for you and me. But never miss this critical part. • He didn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Threshold-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018
     | 2,286 views

    2 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-II—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: A Threshold is a crossover or transition zone or optimal use zone. Where the upper limit or end of effectiveness is reached. Every house has many thresholds, the front door is placed in the transition zone from indoor to outdoor. Things are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Threshold-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018
     | 2,246 views

    4 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-IV—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: An air filter for your home’s air handler The air filter can become so clogged with pollutants that they overwhelm the system’s intent—to provide fresh unpolluted air to the home. As a result, too much stress is put on the systems that draw the air ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Threshold-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018
     | 2,817 views

    3 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-III—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: Hushers: Six-year-old Angie & her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so taking advantage of the moment, Joel giggled, sang, & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had enough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Costs, Commitments And Crosses

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,057 views

    This sermon deals with what it means to follow Jesus. It involves a cost (Total Trust), a commitment (Total Loyalty) and A Cross Life (AN ALL IN LIFESTYLE). When we live such a way it opens up the door for the Abundant Life - Blessings, Favor and Miracles

    Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 Title: Costs, Commitment and Crosses What does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon looks at the cost (total trust), the commitment (total loyalty) and “the cross” (an ALL IN LIFESTYLE) of following Jesus. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene