Sermons on Agony Of The Cross:

Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Our Brothers’ Keepers?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025

Jesus at the cross introduced his mother to John, from that we can infer that we are our brothers’ keepers.

John 19: 25-27 Standing close to Jesus’ cross were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so, he said to his mother, “He is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “She is your mother.” From that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Way: Beginning Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 2, 2004

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you switch from the death and suffering side of the cross to the HEAVENLY.SIDE, the life side of the cross.

The Way: Beginning John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Everybody Aught To Know Who Jesus Is

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 3, 2011

Funeral sermon of a cross guard who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was helping children cross the street in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of Brother Franklin Delano Lester. Our celebration of Brother Lester’s life includes singing, scripture reading, sharing his stories, flowers, tributes, smiles, giggles, tears, handshakes, hugs, and even some AMENS! AMEN!! The question that Big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Mother’s Request Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

JESUS PROGRESSES ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS AND HAS AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION WITH THE MOTHER OF THE SONS OF THUNDER.

A MOTHER’S REQUEST MATTHEW 20:17-28 MARCH 31, 2019 A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE BEGAN A SERIES OF MESSAGES DEALING WITH VARIOUS INCIDENTS AS JESUS MADE HIS LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. OUR JOURNEY STARTED WITH HIS FIRST PREDICTION OF HIS DEATH WHERE HE PRAISED PETER AND THEN REBUKED HIM, FOR SELFISHLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

"a Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 28, 2024

The road to Calvary completes Jesus’s destiny, and it’s a road that will fulfill ours as well. Calvary Road is a journey towards our redemption. What we’ll be looking at is not only how Jesus entered on the road for the redemption of our souls, but how we enter on this road as well.

A Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road Mark 14:1-15:27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq8DgUTcbwE Today we’re continuing our Easter Journey. Last week we looked at the road Jesus took as He entered Jerusalem, or the Jerusalem Road. On that road, we saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, John 18:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 7: God's Help For His Stumbling Saints Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2023

Sometimes we are going to stumble, but God's Word shows His stumbling saints what to do. 1. Remember the ways that we can stumble. 2. Remember that the Lord sees us. 3. Remember that Jesus will steer us in the right direction.

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 7: God's Help for His Stumbling Saints The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:53-54; Luke 22:59-62; Acts 4:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are less than 12 hours away from Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:53-54, Luke 22:59-62, Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Entrance Of The King

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 13, 2014

Jesus kingdom message is centered on the cross. It brings change to the lives of the hearts and the lives of people he enters.

Intro: Jesus is coming into Jerusalem 6 days before the most important celebration for the Jews. The city is flooded with pilgrims making their way to celebrate the Passover. In the Passover they remember their pain and bitterness in captivity in Egypt and God’s deliverance promises. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Mission Of God's Church?

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2021

In this message, Dr. Vorce endeavors to help us realign our focus on the general mission of God's Church.

Matthew 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION In pulpits all over this nation today, there will be messages delivered in the name of the Gospel that will focus on anything and everything but “The Gospel.” • Social Justice is not the Gospel • Political Debate is not the Gospel • Humanities Opinions are not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 25:1-13, John 3:1-15, John 3:7, Luke 14:23, Psalm 127:1, John 12:32, Mark 8:34, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Bystander? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 23, 2020

Some people find the cross … sometimes the cross finds you. Simon of Cyrene had a divine appointment with God that day … and sometimes God makes divine appointments with us. Like Simon, these may involve tasks we would prefer not to do, but these often lead to some of life’s greatest blessings.

His name was “Simon.” It means “God has Heard.” And today it would certainly seem that God had heard his many, many prayers. Today was the day that he and his two boys, Alexander and Rufus, would finally get to see Jerusalem, the mighty and holy city of God, with their own eyes. All of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-22, Luke 9:23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Luke 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

We Rest In His Peace

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 28, 2023

On that first Easter a lot of things happened on that day, but it wasn't until after the resurrection that Jesus could finally say Peace be unto you.

We Rest in His Peace Isaiah 53:5-7 | John 20:19-21 (5) But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7, John 20:19-21

How God Calms His Children

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 12, 2003

We can rejoice because God calms us with the promise that he is with us to save us.

“Calm” is probably the last word that would characterize these few days before Christmas. This is especially true for children. I remember when I was a child – waiting for Christmas seemed to be an eternity. And the closer the holiday came, the more excited I would become. Sometimes, moms and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Word Of Affection" Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Christ spoke profound words upon the cross; Words that indicate what our attitude and ability should and can be

• As Jesus hung upon the tree of iniquity, taking upon Himself the sins of the world, He used SEVEN profound words • These words, all with specific purpose and meaning, can be applied to our lives as we go about life on earth • These words, carry all the authority and power that God had bestowed ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist