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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Christians Count The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,740 views

    Pentecost 16 (C) - Christians count the cost of the cross. This price takes sacrifice. Christ makes the sacrifice.

    CHRISTIANS COUNT THE COST OF THE CROSS (Outline) September 20, 2009 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Luke 14:25-33 INTRO: At the center of the life of a Christian is Christ. At the center of the life of Christ is the cross. Today the cross is still considered by some only an instrument of extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Candle And Cradle, Curse And Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.

    Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,205 views

    The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,550 views

    Following Christ means following him to the cross.

    There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Road Jesus Took To The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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    Palm Sunday message

    The road Jesus took to the cross Selected Scriptures Good Morning everyone again, glad for those who are joining us by internet. Today we look at what the church calls Palm Sunday. A day we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023
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     | 3,991 views

    Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

    LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved And Healed At The Cross Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 2,091 views

    This is a message of hope and redemption. Jesus on the cross paid the price for our salvation and healing.

    Saved and Healed at the Cross of Christ On this Healing & Wholeness Sunday we gather in faith to delve deep into a powerful message: "Saved and Healed at the Cross of Christ." This is a message of hope and redemption. I want to remind you today that the sacrifice of Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Worship The Lord For The Miracles Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2023
     | 1,718 views

    Worship the Lord for the miracle... 1. Of the darkened sun (vs. 45). 2. Of fulfilled Scripture (vs. 46). 3. Of His sacrificial death (vs. 46-50). 4. Of the splitting veil (vs. 51). 5. Of the saints' resurrection (vs. 51-54).

    Worship the Lord for the Miracles of the Cross The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:45-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 11, 2023) MESSAGE: *Our God is a miracle working God! I am sure that He is working miracles in our world every single day. I am sure, because people we know have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    It All Comes Down To The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,851 views

    A sermon about relying on Christ and Christ alone.

    “It All Comes Down to the Cross” Philippians 3:1-21 As we read our Scripture Lesson for this morning, it quickly becomes apparent that the church in Philippi had been infiltrated by a group of Jewish teachers who were telling them that salvation could only come to people who followed certain ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cross, The Center Of Our Theology

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 11, 2024
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     | 5,054 views

    Since the beginning, Christians have identified themselves with the Cross on which Jesus died. And whether it’s carved in wood or etched on our hearts, the Cross is the chief symbol and defining reality of the Christian faith.

    TITLE: THE CROSS, THE CENTER OF OUR THEOLOGY SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 We are swiftly moving through the month of March and our walk towards Calvary. All roads lead to Calvary where we find an ole rugged cross. The cross of Christ is the center or ground zero of salvation. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Power Of The Cross - Number 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2024
     | 1,474 views

    The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

    The Power of the Cross - Number 2 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 23, 2024) Note: The previous sermon in this series was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. This is a very similar sermon for any time of the year. MESSAGE: *Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Holistic Healing Through The Cross.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,164 views

    Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. A blind man receives his sight, and his salvation.

    HOLISTIC HEALING THROUGH THE CROSS. Luke 18:31-43. 1. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection (Luke 18:31-34). Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oversights While Crossing Over

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,047 views

    While crossing over from this world to the next, we must remember 5 important themes.

    Oversights While Crossing Over Scripture Reference: John 1:1; Luke 8:22-25 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 12, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson Hosanna—The word comes from two roots: yasha and anna. Yasha stands for delivers, and Anna: please. In essence, the word boils down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Gives Us Endurance Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,671 views

    How much would you endure when times are bleak? When the world around us is falling in, what does it take to keep going? What or who gives you endurance to keep going?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION SURVIVAL STORIES – HAVE A NICE FALL In November 2019, Ryan Cairnes did a few things right and a few things wrong when he went rock climbing in Washington’s Cannon Mountains. His first mistake—even though he’s an experienced climber with sturdy gear—was going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross We Take Up Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,441 views

    These men had taken up their cross to follow Jesus. And that is the title of our sermon this morning. The Cross We Take Up.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THROUGH THE GATES OF SPLENDOR It was the summer of 1950 when Jim Elliot learned of the Auca Indians and many of the Quichua tribes living throughout the jungles of Ecuador. He was asked to consider a calling to preach the Gospel to these people. After learning their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ