Sermons on Agony Of The Cross:

O The Wonderful Cross

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013

A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - The Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2019

A journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power.

This morning I want to take us on a journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power. We are going to briefly consider what happened on ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, John 12:13, Matthew 21:12-14, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:26-28, 1 John 3:16, Matthew 27:1-2, John 19:25-27, Matthew 27:57-61, Luke 23:56, Matthew 28:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Cross In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Jesus endured the cross, despising the shame (Hebrews 12:2) He surrendered his mortal body according to John 10:18, Just as he said: “No one takes [my life] away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will...” The cross is not a religious symbol but an instrument of death.

Mark 15:34-37 Jesus and the Cross in Mark Introduction: According to Mark, the "theology of the cross" (theologia crucis) is the only way to achieve glory by way of rejection and the cross as explained in the divine parabola in Philippians 2:5 by Apostle Paul. Mark is silent about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34-37

Denomination: Methodist

Manger, Cross And Crown

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jun 10, 2024

Our key text for tonight touches on all of these themes. It comes from the Gospel according to… Isaiah!

As I was pondering and seeking the Lord on what to share with you this evening, I was thinking about how we just finished up with Christmas and in just a few weeks we will be going into Lent and the Easter season. That really got me thinking about the different memorial seasons we observe to focus ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons From The Cross

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

What we can learn from The Cross.

LESSONS FROM THE CROSS LK 23:33 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 1. THE VILENESS OF SIN- SIN IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING THAT EVER WAS, IS OR EVER WILL BE. WE CANNOT SEE SIN, BUT WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: *other

The Cradle, The Cross And The Crown

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon shows the three major phases of Christ’s ministry

THE CRADLE, THE CROSS AND THE CROWN Text: Philippians 2:5-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This lesson and sermon will consider three phases of the ministry of Christ. We will look at him at His Cradle and then we will look at His Cross. We will conclude ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 7, 2012

If he had come down from the cross every person living today would not have a chance to eternal life.

What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross SCRIPTURE: "And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross." Matthew 27:40 KJV THE MESSAGE BIBLE: 35-40 "After they had finished nailing him to the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has The Cross Ever Crossed Your Mind

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

A outline to ask you a tough question, has it?

Has the Cross ever crossed your mind? Galatians 6:14 Others may Glory in the circumcision, rituals, and a great show of converts to an easy religion, but I will glory only in the cross of Christ. Those things are empty, worthless and crucified to me and I am crucified to them. (Dakes notes on Gal. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cross And The Believer: Carrying The Cross : Good Friday

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 19, 2020

Cross is the most "flaunted" symbol in the world today. But what does it mean to you as a believer?

Cross and the Believers: A Good Friday Message Today is Good Friday, and the focus is on the cross. Traditionally we are used to listening to sermons about Jesus’s words from the Cross or the stations of the cross etc. More than any other day, Cross is on everybody’s mind today. As we know , the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 19:28, Matthew 11:28, Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Matthew 10:38, Luke 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hill With Three Crosses

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 2, 2021

This is a sermon I preached for Easter.

Title: “A Hill With Three Crosses” Script: Lk. 23:32-43 Type: Easter/Evang. Where: GNBC Easter Sunday 2021 Intro: The story is told of a Southern Gospel group that was called “The Resurrections”. The story took place back in the early 1970’s. It seems as though the singing group were going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Luke 23:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

This sermon examines the cries of Jesus from the cross as his Father heaped the sins of the world on his back. He was forsaken so that we will never have to be.

Have you ever had a moment or season in life where you felt like God had forsaken you or turned his back on you? Maybe it was when you were young in your faith…or maybe it happened just yesterday. These moments typically happen when our backs are up against the wall and we can’t seem to find the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude In The Shade Of The Cross!

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Apr 14, 2009

A new look at the story of 10 lepers

GRATITUDE IN THE SHADE OF THE CROSS! Luke 17:11-19 Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross And The Forsaken Saviour

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 29, 2021

How can it be? How can the Saviour be forsaken by those He came to save? How can the Father forsake His own Son?

"And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46. Have you ever experienced the agony of having someone whom you trusted fail you in your hours of need? Have you been forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational