The Old Rugged Cross Funeral Sermon

The old rugged cross soon became one of the top ten most popular hymns of the 20th century.

The old rugged cross funeral sermon.

The life we choose is one that sets us apart if we are faithful to. Based on the hymn the old rugged cross by george bernard. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross br the emblem of suff ring and shame br and i love that old cross where the dearest and best br for a world of lost sinners was slain br so i ll cherish the old rugged cross br till my trophies at last i lay down br i will cling to the old rugged. Historically it was a place of crucifixion a an existing method of execution b an extreme means of execution 3.

Personally it was a place of salvation a salvation that was received b salvation that was rejected years ago cigarette. It is the single event for which all of time was created. The old rugged cross ken trivette luke 23 33 outline 1. 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.

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross. It reflects how hardships and difficulties that were bravely borne in life may one day be exchanged for reward and sanctuary in heaven. The old rugged cross. Focuses on the purpose of god the submission of jesus and the glory of god s children.

Fb lafayette july 16 2017 sunday evening i cherish the old rugged cross philippians 2 8 11. This is a popular religious hymn for a funeral service inspired by bible scripture. Sermon for twelfth sunday after pentecost the old rugged cross august 17 2010 sermon 8 15 10. 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.