Episode 610: Why the Cross? More than a Symbol Pastor Verna DeHart

Episode 610: Why the Cross? More than a Symbol Pastor Verna DeHart

From Soul Harvest Worship Center by Soul Harvest Worship Center/ Pastor Verna Brown

July 13, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 610

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Pastor Verna DeHart explores the profound significance of the cross in Christianity, emphasizing its role as a demonstration of God's love and a source of new identity for believers.

Why the Cross? – More Than a Symbol Sunday, July 12, 2026 Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? Why has this symbol remained central to the Christian faith for over two thousand years? In this powerful message, we discover that the cross is far more than a religious symbol, it is the greatest demonstration of God's love, the place where our sin debt was paid in full, the moment darkness was defeated, and the doorway into our new identity in Christ. Through Scripture, we explore four life-changing truths about the cross: ✝️ The Cross Reveals the Love of God Even while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The cross destroys the lie that God is distant or uncaring and declares His overwhelming love for humanity. ✝️ The Cross Paid a Debt We Could Never Pay At Calvary, Jesus canceled the debt of sin, shame, guilt, and judgment. Religion says, "Try harder." The Gospel says, "Jesus paid it." ✝️ The Cross Defeated the Powers of Darkness What looked like defeat became Heaven's greatest victory. Through the cross, Jesus triumphed over sin, death, fear, and every power of darkness. ✝️ The Cross Gives Us a New Identity Because of Jesus, we are no longer defined by our past, failures…

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