Sermons on Accept Cross:

"Crossing Over" Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 16, 2001

This message details the necessity of crossing over into new spiritual territory.

“Crossing over” Joshua Ch. 3 We’re on this journey through the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader at a time in Israel when they really needed leadership. Last week I talked to you about how the people he was leading, the Israelites, overcame fear and faced up to the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Paradox Of The Cross

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 4

THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Paradox Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 4

THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crossing The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012

An Easter Sunday sermon

Recently I came across a collection of the best last lines of books ever written: “Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.” –Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind (1936) But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cruelty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

If God turned the cruelty of the cross into a universal blessing, we need never doubt that verse of Paul in Rom. 8:28 that says, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Pierre VanPaasen once had an interview with Marshal Lyauty, but the former procounsul of the French Republic in Morocco. VanPassen asked him what he would have done had he been in Pilate's place. Lyauty, after describing what a trouble maker Jesus had been, endorsed Pilate's action. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

The Cross Of Blood

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 10, 2022

The importance of blood in God's plan of salvation for mankind.

The Cross of the Blood 1 John 1:1-7 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Creation To The Cross

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

This message presents the basic salvation message all the way from Genesis to Jesus. It looks at the Garden of Eden, The Fall, The Separation, and The Atonement. The basic points in this sermon can be used in personal evangelism.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Creation to the Cross.” I want to share with you some basic points that I sometimes rely on when helping someone comprehend why we need salvation in Christ. In presenting the gospel we need to help a person understand and acknowledge that we’re sinners and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Genesis 3:22-24, Hebrews 9:2-7, Hebrews 9:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Are Paul’s three crosses also yours?

“BUT MAY IT NEVER BE THAT I SHOULD BOAST, EXCEPT IN THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH WHICH THE WORLD HAS BEEN CRUCIFIED TO ME, AND I TO THE WORLD.” When Paul wrote his letter to the church in Galatia, it was in reaction to their having gone back, from receiving the grace of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 7, 2001

Important matters about the cross of Christ: the priority, the pain, and the power of the cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST Mark 15:21-39 INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003

The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory of the Cross (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Galatians chapter 6 verse 14. • 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 18 Ill: • In Hereford, there is a little village called Bredwardine’; • Like many villages it contains an old Anglican church. • For many years on the altar of that church stood a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Brethren

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 3, 2013

A sermon to focus on the cross leading up to Easter.

“Series – A Date with Destiny” Pt. 1 - The Cross John 19:17-18 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. First: I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Was Necessary

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2014

In our study today we will see that the cross was necessary from two points of view. THE CROSS WAS NECESSARY FROM GOD’S POINT OF VIEW. THE CROSS WAS NECESSARY FROM A HUMAN POINT OF VIEW.

March 2, 2014 Series: Thinking About the Cross-Lesson #1 Title: The Cross was Necessary Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction Our text is the twenty-sixth verse of Luke 24: “Wasn't it clearly predicted by the prophets that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

Our experience may alter the way we come to the cross but not the victory we have in it.

March 23, 2008 Easter Service The Victory of the Cross The Victory of the Cross When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. See from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other