The Power of the Cross

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The Power of the Cross
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The Power of the Cross
For 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 1 Corinthians
118
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The Power of the Cross
He chose the lowly things of this world and the
despised things and the things that are not
to nullify the things that are, so that no one
may boast before him. 1 Corinthians 128,29
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Focus Point

• A theft greater than Bernie Madoffs has been
  perpetrated on the American church the cross
  has been stolen!
• It still adorns our buildings
• It still adorns our jewelry
• It still adorns our bumper-stickers
• It has been lifted from our backs!!

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The Power of the Cross
Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and
turning to them he said If anyone comes to me
and does not hate his father and mother, his wife
and children, his brothers and sisters
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
yes even his own life he cannot be my
disciple. And anyone who does not carry his
cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will
he not first sit down and estimate the cost to
see if he has enough money to complete it?
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
For if he lays the foundation and is not able to
finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule
him, saying This fellow began to build and was
not able to finish.
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
Or suppose a king is about to go to war against
another king. Will he not first sit down and
consider whether he is able with ten thousand to
oppose the one coming against him with twenty
thousand?
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
If he is not able he will send a delegation while
the other is still a long way off and ask for
terms of peace.
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
In the same way any of you who does not give up
everything he has cannot be my disciple.
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how
can it be made salty again? It is fit neither
for the soil nor for the manure pile it is
thrown out. He who has ears let him hear.
Luke 1426-35
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The Power of the Cross
1. Hatred of
Luke 1426-35