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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Preaching Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

    “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

    Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Compelling Cross

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    The Crucifixion from Simon, the Cyrene’s, view.

    Luke 23:26 -- “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.” l. THE FRIDAY SCENE • The Date. . . . . Friday, April 11, 32 A. D. • The Time. . . . . . Between nine and ten in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

    “For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 43,381 views

    The Israelites moved from the Acacia Grove to cross over Jordan. Learn the meaning of this text and lessons of moving from wilderness to promise.

    CROSSING OVER Deuteronomy 11:31 “For you will cross over the Jordan and go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and you will possess it and dwell in it. Crossing over. From one state to another. What are some of the promises God has given to us in His word? For forty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 1,285 ratings
     | 164,927 views

    What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

    “Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,110 views

    This sermon contrasts the misunderstandings many have of the cross with the true meaning and power of the cross.

    1 Corinthians The Power of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 January 19, 2003 Intro: A. The Bible refers to the power of Jesus when it says that He is seated at God’s right hand. 1. [The Left Hand of God.] The story is told of a little girl and her mom discussing the morning Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

    TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Death On The Cross

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    What does his death on the cross mean for us?

    Winston Churchill: "And where were you?" In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill called Britain’s coal miners together. A great crisis had arisen. The miners were not getting out enough coal to fuel the factories that produced the planes, ships, etc., so desperately needed. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Purpose Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,052 views

    What blessings are ours because of the Cross?

    THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS Galatians 1:4 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Cross Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

    Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    From The Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 8, 2007
     | 1,893 views

    - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from cruciate: cross "from the cross" -Following OT prophecy to it’s fulfillment in the NT

    Lk 23:55-24:8 1 Cor. 15:1-8, 12-22 Gen 1:3 - If the light is It is because God said ‘Let there be light.’ so sad soul, take comfort, nor forget That sunrise never failed us yet. - There is darkness before the sunrise - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Sword And The Cross

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007
     | 3,205 views

    Tells how Jesus took symbols of death and terror, the sword and the cross, and changed them into symbols of life and love.

    “The Sword and the Cross” April 8, 2007 The Romans had perfected execution by crucifixion to an art. It was carried out in such a way as to inflict a maximum amount of pain on the condemned prior to death. One of the objectives was to strike terror into the enemies of Roman. No one wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness