Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

In Whom All Things Are To Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2018

Paul puts forgiveness of sin right alongside the blood of His Cross. God can forgive because the penalty has already been paid. Jesus paid that penalty through the blood of His Cross; therefore a righteous God can forgive you.

6/24/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB5? In Whom all things are to be reconciled to God ?Colossians 1:20 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:20 (NIV) (Text) 1:20: “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018

Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Last Hours Of Jesus' Life - Free From Passivity

Contributed by Joanne Chan on May 18, 2018

In this sermon, we look at how the people mocked Jesus as he walked toward the hill of Golgotha, and contrast that with his encounter with Simon from Cyrene to see what it really means to carry the cross for Jesus.

Central theme: Jesus denied himself and took the punishment for us with total dedication. We should take up the cross and follow Jesus, which means denying our old self (our comfort, your desires) and live for God because God is leading us to an even better place. Opening: Think of a place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The History Of The Redeemed: “the Lord’s Passover” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 28, 2016

The Drama of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus continues to unfold in the institution of the Lord's Passover, protecting God's People from the disastrous tenth plague. The Passover Lamb points to the perfect sacrifice of Jesus 1500 years later.

Exodus: The History of the Redeemed: “The Lord’s Passover” Exodus 12:1-30 As leader of Egypt, Pharaoh’s heart was hardened toward the command of God and Moses to allow the Israelites to leave Egypt and so God promised the tenth and most dreadful plague, the killing of every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Yet I Will Not Make A Full End

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2016

A text of hope in the context of God's determination against His people.

“YET I WILL NOT MAKE A FULL END”. Jeremiah 4:11-12; Jeremiah 4:22-28. Many of our readings in Jeremiah seem to, like Lamentations, open out on to a vista of total devastation and despair. However, depending on what translation one uses, there is hope: “yet I will NOT make a full end” (Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Travesty To Majesty Part Five - Nine To Noon: Nailed To A Tree, Tested, Taunted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it happens . . . Jesus, staying the course to the finish, endures the ugliness and cruelty of crucifixion for the momentary glee of jealous fiends but for the eternal joy of beloved friends.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:54---16:8 Series Within A Series PART FIVE: FROM NINE TO NOON – NAILED TO A TREE, TESTED, TAUNTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 4, 2010

What if... Jesus really did rise from the dead? And what if... we can know Him in the power of His resurrection? When we personally encounter His resurrection power, everything changes.

EASTER SUNDAY – RESURRECTION POWER THE APOSTLE’S CREED: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

Easter: Life Out Of Death Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 12, 2019

He . . . is . . . risen! Yes, Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Only Christ is both the resurrection and the life. The glory of the cross and the wonder of the resurrection make Easter the supreme expression of God’s love. Oh how He loves you and me!!!

Easter: Life Out of Death Dr. Lewis Gregory I. Easter-the supreme expression of God’s love A. Christ: the Resurrection and the Life He . . . is . . . risen! Yes, Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Only Christ is both the resurrection and the life. However, life—God’s Life—can only come out of death. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Luke 23:46, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Atonement

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 19, 2023

Pastor John preaches on what the Hebrew Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, means for us today.

The Atonement Yom Kippur 2023 CCCAG 9-24-23 Scripture- Lev 16:29-31 Last Sunday was a high holy day in the Jewish world called Yom Kippur. In English, it’s the Day of Atonement, when the high priest would enter the part of the tabernacle or the temple where the Shekinah Glory of God resided on ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Philippians 2:2, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 5:5, John 17:11, John 17:16, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe- "the Thief That Stole Heaven"

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2025

He calls on the name of Jesus.

The phrase "the thief that stole heaven" refers to the penitent thief, also known as St. Dismas, who was crucified alongside Jesus, was made famous by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. While the soldiers and crowd mock the Lord’s kingship, the good thief prays: “Remember me when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Tale Of Two Gardens

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

Through betrayal and denial, God’s providence triumphs—Christ willingly bears our guilt, fulfilling Scripture so that sinners can be forgiven and share His glory.

Introduction There’s no way around it—the reading from Matthew’s Gospel today is very sad. In it, Jesus suffers betrayal, abandonment, and injustice. His closest friends sell Him out, run from Him, and deny Him. Yet through it all, Jesus is resolute. After His anguished prayer in the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Joshua 5 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In Joshua chapters 1-5, the most miraculous thing that transpired was the crossing of Jordan on dry ground

When we get to Joshua 6, our attention is turned again to Jericho. Remember, in Joshua 2, Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to spy the land out. Once they got there, they entered the house of Rahab the harlot. While they were in her house, she admitted to the spies that the people of Jericho had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On Mission!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2019

This message focuses on Jesus prayer for his church. He prays this prayer before going to the cross.

Title: “The Mission” *Jesus prays for his (jr.) partners in the mission of God, the Father.” See also John 20:21 “as the father has sent me, I am sending you.” Read Text Here... John 17 The context/background ? Jesus is soon to be arrested... (“the hour has come...”) Lesslie Newbigin, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational