Sermons on Agony Of The Cross:

Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 2 June 2013 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey Introduction After last sermon’s long passage, the one for this sermon is much shorter! The famine had lasted for 8 years. The woman whose oil had been restored (2 Kings 4: 1 ff) had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

“he Was Dismissed By The Soldiers” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 6, 2015

People dismiss Jesus today for the same reasons the soldiers dismissed Him on that first Easter weekend.

I wonder what Jesus thought when He looked down at His bloody feet nailed to the cross. By then His vision would have been blurred, not just from the excruciating pain, but from the blood and sweat that He was powerless to wipe away from His eyes. In that painful, lonely, and desperate moment of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Rope-A-Dope!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 13, 2015

Rumble in the Jungle??? Ali vs Foreman??? More than that, a Rope-a-Dope strategy in the "Spiritual ring" which is hard to beat, explaining better the dynamics of Christian life!!!

ROPE- A -DOPE!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, just for what He is! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is noblest form of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

“let’s Take A Stand”

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jul 26, 2015

We need to be ready to have great energy for God, Serve God in mighty ways and pay the price for doing so.

I. Doing Great Exploits (Taking a Stand) means going to the foot of the cross. (Luke 23:50-56) - Joseph was at the cross when Jesus died as was the Centurion - Illustration # 2 ”Never getting over the cross” - This is where we get our boldness, energy, II. Doing Great Exploits (Taking ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 14, 2013

Think about all that we have in common with these first disciples: 1. We share the same Friend. 2. We share the same fellowship. 3. We share the same forgiveness. 4. We share the same future.

Sharing the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:14-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 29, 2012 BACKGROUND: *This morning we will worship the Lord by sharing the Lord’s Supper. Think back to the scene on the night before the cross. Jesus was gathered with His disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Man To Take Me To The Water

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Aug 8, 2009

Outline for many of life’s needs that only Jesus can truly meet. We can’t do it on our own!

“NO MAN TO BRING ME TO THE WATER” John 5:1-9 HEALING Within Reach But No Man to Take Me To The Water! BLESSING Within Reach But No Man to Take Me To The Water! SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT Within Reach But No Man to Take Me To The Water! HOPE Within Reach But No Man to Take Me To The Water! JOY ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hub

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on May 27, 2010

Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

Title: The Hub Text: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Truth: Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church. Aim: To move members to yield more fully to Lordship. Life ?: How does a church keep Christ and the cross the unifying priority? INTRODUCTION Mercifully, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Why Christ Had To Die Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 14, 2014

Why would God give mankind the law if the law couldn’t save anybody? When we answer this question, we will gain insight as to why Jesus Christ had to die on the cross.

Understanding Why Christ Had To Die www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. A large portion of your Bible explains what the Bible refers to as “the law.” In the Old Testament, God gave His people the law. • God’s moral law was summarized in what we call the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Make A Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 26, 2014

Paul wanted the Corinthian church to embrace who they were in Christ. We must make a choice and embrace our identity in Christ, and understand that we must express our faith because the message we have is of eternal importance!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Make a Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 [NLT] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Real Value Of A Human Soul?

Contributed by James Stophel on May 22, 2014

Has it ever occurred to you that everything has some potential value. And this world is full of appraisers who will and who can tell you the value of just about anything

What’s the Real Value of a Human Soul? Luke 23:33-43 Intro: Has it ever occurred to you that everything has some potential value. And this world is full of appraisers who will and who can tell you the value of just about anything. I was skimming the internet a few weeks ago and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

It's Tradition Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 5, 2021

Many of us participate in Traditions, but never ask the question, "Why do we do that?" Communion is so much more than a simple tradition. It's about remembering what Jesus did for us.

July 03, 2021 It’s funny how traditions get started. They are important, to be sure, because they remind us of home and family and culture, but sometimes we participate in them not knowing why we do them because we have never stopped to ask, “Why do we do that?”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Genesis 28:10-19, Joshua 4:1-7, Genesis 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Solution

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 10, 2020

The sermon outlines the problem of sin and God's solution

Title: “God’s Solution” Text: 1 Cor 15:1-8 Big idea: “God’s solution is substitution” 1 Cor. 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 5 Choices Of Our Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 19, 2017

These are the most important choices we will make in our walk with the Lord.

The 5 Choices of our Faith! These are the most important choices we will make in our walk with the Lord. 1. CHRIST. We seek and receive Him first. Matthew 6:33. A. Without Him we are and have nothing of eternal value. 2. CROSS. There He paid the full price for our redemption. Isaiah 53: ...read more

"a Miracle And A Motive"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 21, 2023

Jesus brings with Him choices for us to make. Will we follow Him, or will we try and get rid of Him?

“A Miracle and a Motive” John 11:1-7, 17-19, 32-53 How many of you have read or heard the story of Jesus raising Lazarus before? Where we stop reading the story has a lot to do with how we interpret it. If I were to have stopped reading at verse 45, the story would have a happy ending, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: United Methodist