The Message of The CrossThe Message of The Cross

I Corinthians 1:17-18

Sunday, November 12, 2006James Cribbs

The Message of The Cross

• Reflects the Love of GodReflects the Love of God– John 3:16John 3:16

• Reflects the Power of GodReflects the Power of God– I Corinthians 1:18I Corinthians 1:18

• Is the reality of Our SalvationIs the reality of Our Salvation– Hebrews 9:27,28Hebrews 9:27,28

The Old Rugged Cross

On a hill far awayStood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suffering and shame;

And I love that old crossWhere the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

The Old Rugged Cross

O that old rugged cross,So despised by the world,

Has a wondrous attraction for me;

For the dear Lamb of GodLeft His glory above,

To bear it to dark Calvary.

The Old Rugged Cross

In that old rugged cross,Stained with blood so divine,

A wondrous beauty I see;

For 'twas on that old crossJesus suffered and died,

To pardon and sanctify me.

The Old Rugged Cross

To that old rugged crossI will ever be true,

Its shame and reproach gladly bear;

Then He'll call me some dayTo my home far away

Where His glory forever I'll share.

The Old Rugged Cross

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,Till my trophies at last I lay down;I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

The Power of The Cross

A leader is one who inspires, influences, and A leader is one who inspires, influences, and directs others toward a designated goal.directs others toward a designated goal.

The cross inspires, influences and directs us to The cross inspires, influences and directs us to a relationship with God. It is the bridge of a relationship with God. It is the bridge of peace.peace.

The power of the cross is that it leads us to The power of the cross is that it leads us to God.God.