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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 12, 2025
     | 360 views

    This is the account of the crucifixion. It speaks to the sacrifice Jesus made for sinners.

    “The Cross and the Cost” Matthew 27:32–50 * credit Jeff Strite sermon and Chatgpt One person commented: “Cut the Bible anywhere and it will bleed.” Our old hymns echo this truth, as they sing lovingly of the blood of Jesus: ­ “There is a fountain filled with blood” ­ “Nothing but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hidden… With… Christ… In… God.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,743 views

    The world system we were raised in taught relative truth. Self-reliance, and only that which can be perceived through the natural is real. 2 Corinthians 4:18, teaches us that the unseen world is more real than the seen world.

    Hidden… With… Christ… In… God. Colossians 3:3 Colossians 3:3KJV ”For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.“ Several years ago, a pastor made appointment to see me. The pastor told me he had struggled for 13 years in his Christian experience, going through one trial after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Vineyard PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,101 views

    Encourages believers to trust in God's protection, remain steadfast during trials, and look to the future with unwavering faith.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather here together, united in our love for God and our shared faith in His Word. As we come together in this sacred space, our hearts brimming with anticipation, let's turn our minds towards the wisdom contained within the pages of ...read more

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    287 – Word Of Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    Before Jesus declared His thirst – He declared His separation from God the Father. His thrist was spiritual not a biological need.

    Illustrate Humor: Based on a True story – church in Romania – God tells a new pastor to stand at window of an elderly lady from his church and yell…” repent or go to hell” This lady was a highly influential person in the church and has been a member for over 30 years… when the young pastor did it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Hope

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,739 views

    To live without Christ is to live without hope.

    Introduction. Some people are, by nature, optimistic. It is their natural temperament. Others are, by the same token, pessimistic. You often get what you expect. One man sees a rose bush as in terms of thorns; another sees only the roses. One man sees the dark side of every cloud, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long O Lord

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

    "How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Reactions To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 27

    THE REACTIONS TO THE CROSS Matthew 27 v. 26 - 56 - v. 36 "and sitting down they watched Him there" 1. The Soldiers saw the Rectitude of the Cross i.e.to them Christ was a criminal v. 27 - 31.so they stripped Him v. 28 , crowned Him (with thorns) v. 29, mocked Him v. 29, spit upon Him v. 30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Be Strong In The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    This sermon is about the blessings that a beleiver can experience when his life is full of the Grace of God.

    BE STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD OUTLINE 1.PARDON 2.PROTECTION 3.POWER 4.PATRONAGE 5.PROVISION 6.PROGRESS 7.PURIFICATION THE MESSAGE BE STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1. PARDON Ephesians 2:5 Romans 3:24 The grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shrek -- Ugliness Series

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    The movie ‘Shrek’ is about ugliness. By ‘ugly’, I don’t just mean appearance, I mean something about them makes them unattractive to others, made fun of by others, don’t like about themselves, makes them feel inferior. Prayer: Father, we lift ou

    Shrek Introduction (before movie). Read –Phi 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus, To whom, though himself in the form of God, it did not seem that to take for oneself was to be like God; But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men; And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 27,250 views

    The healing of “a certain lame man” is one of the most inspirational miracles recorded in the book of Acts.

    THE NAME OF JESUS 1Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thou, My Everlasting Portion

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    Jeremiah saw the LORD as being his “everlasting portion”...far more valuable than all the lands of earth!

    THOU, MY EVERLASTING PORTION Through the LORD s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness. "The LORD (YHWH) is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crucifixion

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,448 views

    The Cross of our Lord is the place where hope, help, and healing is offered.

    * The crucifixion of Jesus stands as the center of history and Christianity around which life, as we know it, revolves. * It was on that hillside where darkness collided with light, where death battled life, where forces of hell confronted the powers of heaven. On that crucifixion day when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Keys To Abundant Living: Don't Quit Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,079 views

    This sixth in the series deals with our propensity to give up on marriages, family, and jobs before God is done working.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hosanna In The Highest! Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
     | 6,968 views

    a triumphal entry to crucifixion

    HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST! Matthew 21:1-11 If you use your imagination for just a moment, you can feel the press of the people as they gather along the road from Bethany to Jerusalem. You can smell the dust, and the donkeys, you can hear the crowd. You can see the brightly colored holiday clothes ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Fourth Saying From The Cross Why Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,007 views

    Each time Christ speaks its for us

    THE FOURTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS WHY Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? The Master is forsaken so we can be forgiven (1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist