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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Words From The Cross

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2018
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    Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us?

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us? 1) Jesus' words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cry Of Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon explores the promises of God proclaimed at the cross, focusing on Jesus' assurance of paradise to the penitent thief in Luke 23:40-43.

    Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to gather with you today as brothers and sisters united in Christ. We're here to grow together and to learn together at the truths of our faith. Today, we are looking at a powerful scene. It's a scene that takes place on a hill called Golgotha, where our Savior, ...read more

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  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Four Nails Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,876 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

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Power Of The Blood On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 12,234 views

    God had to take a sacrifice from animals to cover the nakedness & sin (temporarily) of the first Adam because the sin of humanity cannot be redeemed permanently by the blood of animals. The second Adam – Jesus gave the sacrifice with His blood for coveri

    Illustration: “At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was represented. During one session, Dr. Joseph Cook, of Boston, suddenly rose and said: ‘Gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you a woman with a great sorrow. Bloodstains are on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    The Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
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    Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

    The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Substitute On The Center Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001
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    The major theme is that Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. The story of Barabbas brings new meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement.

    Sermon.975 “The Substitute On The Center Cross” Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Theme: Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. Barabbas brings to meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 The story of Barabbas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Wisdom From The Cross

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005
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     | 14,165 views

    Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

    There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember Me (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,910 views

    The story of the thief on the cross is one of the most powerful in all the Gospels. But it is possible to get some wrong impressions from what this teaches us.

    OPEN: A minister was talking to a professing Christian and asked him if he was active in his local Church. The man responded, "No, but the dying thief wasn’t active in a local Church and he was still accepted". The minister then asked if the man had been baptized. He said, "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Whip, Hammer & Cross

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
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     | 16,499 views

    Communion/Cross/Jesus

    “The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A Tale Of Three Crosses Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    The final message in a series leading up to Easter on the Passion of Christ. This meesage focuses on the difference between the three crosses.

    A Tale of Three Crosses April 11, 2004 The Passion - Luke 23:39-43 Sunday AM Intro: In reviewing the last hours of Jesus’ life, we often only see one cross dotting the Jerusalem skyline – but to the casual observer that day, the middle cross carried no special significance – just three men dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Has The Cross Ever Crossed Your Mind

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    A outline to ask you a tough question, has it?

    Has the Cross ever crossed your mind? Galatians 6:14 Others may Glory in the circumcision, rituals, and a great show of converts to an easy religion, but I will glory only in the cross of Christ. Those things are empty, worthless and crucified to me and I am crucified to them. (Dakes notes on Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Cross And The Believer: Carrying The Cross : Good Friday

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 19, 2020
     | 4,947 views

    Cross is the most "flaunted" symbol in the world today. But what does it mean to you as a believer?

    Cross and the Believers: A Good Friday Message Today is Good Friday, and the focus is on the cross. Traditionally we are used to listening to sermons about Jesus’s words from the Cross or the stations of the cross etc. More than any other day, Cross is on everybody’s mind today. As we know , the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Crosses At Calvary

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 231,564 views

    Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

    The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Kind Of A Church Are We?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 28, 2019
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    Jesus Rebukes the church at Sardis for being too active. How can that be? We see in the sermon.

    9.1.19 Revelation 3:1-6 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    A Hill With Three Crosses

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,842 views

    This is a sermon I preached for Easter.

    Title: “A Hill With Three Crosses” Script: Lk. 23:32-43 Type: Easter/Evang. Where: GNBC Easter Sunday 2021 Intro: The story is told of a Southern Gospel group that was called “The Resurrections”. The story took place back in the early 1970’s. It seems as though the singing group were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible