The Old Rugged Cross Sermon

As we approach the time when we will celebrate the resurrection of the lord jesus from the dead it is a time for believers to think about the things that really matter in life.

The old rugged cross sermon.

This cross the cross of jesus is the central point of all of history. Music experts report that it is america s most frequently requested hymn. The life we choose is one that sets us apart if we are faithful to jesus teachings. Old rugged cross author.

It was written in 1913 first published in 1915. It is the single event for which all of time was created. The old rugged cross first line. 12 8 12 8 with refrain scripture.

Historically it was a place of crucifixion a an existing method of execution b an extreme means of execution 3. Pax aeterna recommended for you. By book of bible. Grace mercy and forgiveness.

Martin luther king jr. All is calm all is bright silent night. The old rugged cross made the difference. The old rugged cross is a reminder to us that the faith we claim is more than a tradition into which we are born more than a gathering of friends once a week.

Jesus christ his. George bennard 1973 1958 meter. Sermon 12 3 17 mark 13 24 37 isaiah 11 1 10 peace. The old rugged cross johnny june carter cash wmv duration.

Focuses on the purpose of god the submission of jesus and the glory of god s children. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross tune title. Fb lafayette july 16 2017 sunday evening i cherish the old rugged cross philippians 2 8 11.

The old rugged cross soon became one of the top ten most popular hymns of the 20th century. Geographically it was a place of destination a what the place was called b why the place was chosen 2. George s coal miner father died when george was sixteen. The old rugged cross.

This is a very special time of the year for those of us who know the lord jesus christ to me it is far more special than christmas. George bennard 1873 1958 was born in youngstown ohio but his family moved to iowa where he accepted christ as his savior at a revival meeting sponsored by the salvation army. Jesus christ his cross. Songbook editors have designated it the most popular of all twentieth century religious songs.

Jesus christ his atonement crucifixion and death. Personally it was a place of salvation a salvation that was received b salvation that was rejected years ago cigarette. The last sunday sermon of rev. Based on the hymn the old rugged cross by george bernard.