In Sermon Illustrations: "Cross Of Calvary" showing 121-140 of 2,039

We Need Men Of The Cross, With The Message Of ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

We need men of the cross, with the message of the cross, bearing the marks ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Brethren

All Heaven Is Interested In The Cross Of Christ, ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell is terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Brethren

The Cross: God's Way Of Uniting Suffering With ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The cross: God’s way of uniting suffering with love. ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Brethren

Many Lovers But Few Cross-Bearers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

MANY LOVERS BUT FEW CROSS-BEARERS Jesus hath now many lovers of His kingdom, but few bearers of His cross. He hath many desirous of consolation, but few of tribulation. He finds many companions of His table, but few of His abstinence. All desire to rejoice with Him; few are willing to endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: *other

Henri Dunant, Founder Of The Red Cross  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 20, 2012

HENRI DUNANT, FOUNDER OF THE RED CROSS Henri Dunant was a wealthy 19th century Swiss banker when the Swiss government sent him to Paris to work on a business deal with Napoleon. When he got to Paris, they told him that Napoleon was off fighting a war against the Austrians in Solferino, Italy. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-14

Tags: Compassion

Kyle Idleman On Carrying Your Cross

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 18, 2013

There is no comfortable way to carry a cross; I don’t care how you position it. I often talk to people who are convinced that some suffering or pain in their lives is an indication that they must not be following Jesus. After all, if they are following Jesus, the Son of God, doesn’t it follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Surrender, Jesus Christ, Commitment To Christ, Carrying Your Cross

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Few Who Bear His Cross  PRO

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 18, 2013

FEW WHO BEAR HIS CROSS In Thomas á Kempis' book, The Imitation of Christ he says, Jesus has many who love his kingdom in heaven, but few who bear his cross. He has many who desire comfort, but few who desire suffering. He finds many to share his feast, but few his fasting. All desire to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26, Galatians 2:20, Luke 12:32-40, Mark 11:1

Tags: Lordship, Following Jesus

Denomination: Nazarene

Man Crossing Niagara Falls On A Tightrope

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: In order to be saved, we need to put our faith in Jesus Christ. Verse: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV). Illustration: Once there was a ...read more

Tags: Faith, Trust In Christ

Denomination: Charismatic

Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

One lady sent in a letter to a religious question and answer forum. "Dear Sirs, Our preacher said on Easter, that Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed Him back to health because he just fainted on Good Friday. He didn't really die and he wasn't really raised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:1-2

Tags: Easter, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Son Of Man, Cross, Son Of God, Empty Grave  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Sequoia National Park In California, There Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree that stands 275 feet high and is 36 feet in diameter. It is called the General Sherman. It is known as the biggest tree in the world. Today I want to talk to you about a tree that reaches from earth all the way to heaven and reaches all ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

He Walked A Mile

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

He Walked a Mile (Chorus) by Clay Crosse And everytime I close my eyes, I see the nails, I hear the cries. He did not keep himself away. He was no stranger to my ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Mennonite

The Gospel Writers Simply Wrote "They Crucified ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

The gospel writers simply wrote "They crucified Jesus". Who crucified him? I’ll tell you who crucified him. I did - and you did, and they did, those groups around the cross. The old Negro spiritual asked the question, "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?" “They” crucified the Lord? It ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist

Estimate

Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004

The cross is man’s estimate of God’s holy Son. The cross is God’s estimate of the need ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist

Crucifixion Was A Form Of Capital Punishment ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 31, 2004

Crucifixion was a form of capital punishment reserved for slaves and those who were a threat to Rome. This explains why Pontius Pilate chose crucifixion as the penalty for Jesus Christ, since Jesus claimed a ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist

In His Book Dare To Believe, Dan Baumann Shared ...

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004

In his book Dare To Believe, Dan Baumann shared some thoughts about crucifixion that should deepen our gratitude for what the Savior did for us. He wrote, "The twentieth century has forgotten how cruel and hideous crucifixion really was. We have perhaps unwisely and sometimes unconsciously ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Years Ago On A Hot Summer Day In South ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 30, 2005

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Always Held My Father In High Respect. I ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 23, 2005

I have always held my Father in high respect. I always wanted to please him. But, when I was in 10th grade I lost interest in school. Grades had always been pretty easy and I thought I could just skate by. Besides, everybody knew, baseball and basketball was what was really important. Then I got ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Can Estimate The Value Of God's Gift, When He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Who can estimate the value of God’s gift, when He gave to the world His only begotten Son! It is something unspeakable and incomprehensible. It passes man’s understanding. Two things there are which man has no arithmetic to reckon, and no line to measure. One of these things is the extent of that ...read more

Tags: Cross

A Pastor Was Going Through A Crisis. His Little ...  PRO

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

A pastor was going through a crisis. His little daughter who was paralyzed was sitting in her chair as he entered the house with a package for his wife. Giving his daughter a big kiss he asked, "where is Mother?" "Upstairs," She replied. " Well, I have something for her" "Let me carry it to ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Catholic

Lady Last Minute Shopping With Kids In Tow, This ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Lady last minute shopping with kids in tow, this lady was really having a hard time during her Christmas shopping trip. As she shoved her way into a chrowded elevator, she said, "I dont know who’s responsible for all this Christmas stuff, but they ought to arrest him, string him up, and shoot ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist