Sermons on Agony:

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Jesus The Savior Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 26, 2007

What did the cross mean to Jesus?

Jesus the Savior November 25, 26, & 29 2007 Jesus Who? The cross as the symbol of Christianity It is very surprising that Christians use the cross as their main symbol. I have mentioned before that the cross was not a symbol of a victorious king – it was only the symbol of a failed messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: *other

How Jesus Responded To Abuse

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007

On the cross Jesus was mocked, insulted, abused. His response was only to offer forgiveness. We must learn from this.

“He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the chosen One” (23:35). “If you are the King of the Jews; save yourself” (23:37). “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us” (23:39)! When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

What do we see when looking toward Calvary?

I. I See What God Is Like Jn 3.16-17; Rom 5.8, 8.3 II. I See What Sin Is Like A. The Bible affirms that sin made the cross a reality Is 53.5-6; Mt 26.28; Rom 4.25 B. Sin cant be taken/ treated lightly i. Rom 1.29-32; Gal 5.19-21 ii. But I don’t … iii. Matthew 25.31-46 iv. 1 John 1.8-10 v. James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2007

Psalm 106 gives insight on what is in us and also on why God would do this (give us salvation) for us! (Thanks to Sermon Central Contributor Paul Apple for some of these thoughts)

Sermon for 9/23/2007 Psalm 106 (especially vs. 8) Introduction: Several months ago I was teaching the teenagers in Sunday school. We were talking about Exodus 33, a unique Scripture where it talks about Moses seeing the Lord. To open up the class I asked a question, “When we get to heaven, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:6-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Roca Herida 7 De 12 Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 30, 2006

Las bendiciones de la salvación solamente nos pueden llegar a nosotros de la Roca que fue herida por Dios.

LA ROCA HERIDA #7 ÉXODO 17:1-7 A. EL EXENARIO DE NUESTRO TEXTO 1. Israel esta gravemente necesitado de agua: a. Asentaron en el campo Refidim, un lugar desprovisto de agua. b. Tanto los hombres como las bestias estaban sufriendo por una gran necesidad de agua. 2. Israel, como de costumbre, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

La Paz De La Cruz 9 De 12 Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 30, 2006

Cuando poseemos paz interna en nuestro corazón, nada externo puede disturbarla.

LA PAZ DE LA CRUZ #9 COLOSENSES1:20-22 A. ÉL DESEADO DE TODAS LAS GENTES 1. Paz y tranquilidad busca el mundo: 2. Paz que perdura, es él deseado de las naciones: 3. Trágicamente la historia de este mundo nos enseña que: a. Los embajadores de paz están amargamente decepcionados – b. “He aquí que ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Man Who Was Born To Die

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

Our Savior on the cross as seen by Isaiah through the divine telescope of prophecy.

THE MAN WHO WAS BORN TO DIE Isaiah 53 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtroom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Service John 18:1- 19:41 The Courtroom Grace and Peace to your from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus who is the Christ. Amen I would like you to imagine that you are in a courtroom. In this courtroom there is the prosecuting attorney seated behind a table, the defense attorney seated ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God Doesn't Rest On The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2006

This sermon examines the request of the Pharisees and how they try to prevent the Resurrection on the Sabbath.

April 5, 2006 Troubling Times of the Passion The Next Day Matthew 27:62-66 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Lutheran

The Math Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2006

A sermon on the cross using basic math symbols. (Title and outline taken from Bobby K. Carden and Robert Laymance)

Sermon for 4/9/2006 The Math of the Cross Introduction: A. Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 B. I did not do very well in math. It was my worst subject. Thankfully my job doesn’t have much to do with math. C. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unveiling God's Heart Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

This is about the Temple curtain torn in 2 when Jesus died. It shows us God’s heart of approachability, availability, and affection.

Mark 15:33-39 – Unveiling God’s Heart (I got this sermon mostly from a pastor named Randal Earl Denny in his book In the Shadow of the Cross.) Well, here we are. Since January we have been looking at The Life of Jesus. We have studied his teachings and observed His miracles. We have seen Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Wordsearch

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 4, 2007

The careless, careful and caring words spoken from the three crosses at Calvary.

1. CARELESS WORDS "If thou be Christ, save thyself and us". Spoken by the rebellious thief. (a) His big mistake - He doubted - "If". (b) His bad manners - He demanded - "save thyself and us". Speaking to Almighty God in such a way was both blasphemous and irreverent. 2. CAREFUL WORDS "Dost not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Pathway To The Passion Pt-6 Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

Why did Jesus have to die? It was part of Gods plan from the beginning of time.

Pathway To The Passion Part 6-Why Did Jesus Have To Die? In this series we have looked at the reason Jesus had to die from both the Jewish perspective and the Roman perspective. Today we will look at the reason he had to die from Gods perspective. 1-The Problem Romans 3:23 23 For all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007

Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

“The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-43

Denomination: Baptist