In Sermon Illustrations: "Cross Of Calvary"

Someone Said, "Every Evening I Turn Worries Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Someone said, “Every evening I turn worries over to God. He’s going to be up all ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Dr. Howard A. Kelly Was In The Habit Of Wearing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. Howard A. Kelly was in the habit of wearing a button with a question mark on it. He bought them and has given them out by the hundreds. He used it as a springboard to talk about Christ. A stranger would ask, “What does that question mark mean, Dr. Kelly?” He replied, “What is the greatest thing ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

A Woman Of Wealth In Boston Was Somewhat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A woman of wealth in Boston was somewhat overwhelmed when a complete stranger approached her on the street and talked to her about Christ and invited her to accept Him as Savior. When she got home she told her husband what happened and he replied, “Well, if I had been there, I would have told him ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Robert Speer Said It Well, "Any Man Who Has A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Robert Speer said it well, “Any man who has a religion is bound to do one of two things with: change it or spread it. If it isn’t true, he must ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

It Was Told That In One Of His Speeches To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

It was told that in one of his speeches to the soldiers of the first World War, General John J. Pershing said: “I have known Jesus Christ now for forty-seven years, and I could not face life without Him. It is no small thing to know that all the past is forgiven, that help is available from God ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

One Night A Wife Found Her Husband Standing Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched by this unusual display and deep emotions, with eyes ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

In A Seminary Missions Class, Herbert Jackson ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them push his car ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Max Lucado Writes In God Came Near "One New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Max Lucado writes in God Came Near “One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Christaholics

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Author Calvin Miller writes: “Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. Christaholics seek happiness. Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

In 1997, Reilly Rankin, Was An All-American ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In 1997, Reilly Rankin, was an all-American golfer as a freshman at the University of Georgia. In her sophomore year, she was set back by an appendectomy, hernia repair and treatment for endometriosis. Having recovered from these procedures, her and a group of friends ventured out onto Lake Martin, ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2022

How does the thief on the cross fit into your theology? I think many times we complicate the issue of getting into heaven. What is required? Let's think about the the thief on the cross. No baptism, no communion, no confirmation, no speaking in tongues, no mission trip, no volunteerism, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Gospel, Cross

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Health Checks (Breaking Of Bread)  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Spiritual Health Checks (Breaking of Bread) There are four signs that show that the child of God is a healthy Christian. One is a heart hungry for God's Word, second is his desire to be involved in Christian fellowship. When the Holy Spirit was poured into the spiritual hearts of believers in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Natural And Most Enthusiastic Expression ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 23, 2005

The most natural and most enthusiastic expression of exultation should be used in view of the victories that Jesus Christ won upon the Cross of Calvary and in His resurrection. Our joy in the Lord may be demonstrative and I can assure you that God is not going to censure it. Our family owns a ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter: Freed By Grace

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Easter: Freed By Grace A life connected to the "Ever-Flowing Life of Easter" is a meaningful life and it is a life "Freed by Grace." Romans 11:6 says, "And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." Ephesians 2:8-10 says, "For it is by grace you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:6

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “Peculiar People” Titus 2:14 says, “[Christ] …gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.” The King James Bible says the Lord will purify unto Himself a “peculiar people.” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Week As I Was Entering The Front ...  PRO

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 2, 2008

The other week as I was entering the front entrance of my home a foul smell became very evident to me – I knew what it was immediately as it wasn’t the first time, my drains were blocked! You see were an end terrace and our corner house not only serves our own home when it comes to the drains, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Propitiation And Jewish Roots

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2019

Modern Jews, like Jews centuries before Christ, believed their suffering atoned for sing.Faithful Jews even today are encouraged to offer a prayer when seriously ill or near death called the Viduy (or Vidui) prayer: "I acknowledge before You, Lord my G-d and the G-d of my fathers, that my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Tags: Atonement, Propitiation, Calvary, Death Of Christ, Penal Atonement  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter, Easter

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

Is Easter just a holiday, with dyed eggs and yummy candy? Is it a time when children play and all dress so fine and dandy? Is Easter when adults find some much-needed relaxation? Is it a break from their work to enjoy a short vacation? Or does Easter remind us how Christ died our debt to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-10

Tags: Holiday, The First Day Of The Week, Easter, Resurrection, Calvary  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of Suffering  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2002

THE MARK OF SUFFERING In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I have entered many Buddhist temples in different Asian countries and stood respectfully before the statue of the Buddha, his legs crossed, arms folded, eyes closed, the ghost of a smile playing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-29, Colossians 1:24-29

Tags: Compassion, Cross, Crucifixion

He Chose The Nails By Max Lucado (Dust Jacket)  PRO

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado (Dust Jacket) Much has been said about the gift of the cross itself, but what of the other gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns? What about the garment taken? What about the garments given? Have you taken the time to open these gifts? He didn’t have ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ, Cross

Denomination: Mennonite