Sermons on Canaan Crossing:

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003

The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Of The Cross

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

...the most important decision anyone will ever make (in their lifetime) centers around whether or not they accept the TRUTH about the death and resurrection of Jesus.

JESUS OF THE CROSS Text: I Corinthians 1:17 thru 24 Without a doubt the most controversial subject anyone could ever want to discuss with a friend or a family member has to be the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are lots of things people will want to sit and give you their opinion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-24, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pain Of The Cross

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003

Four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross.

Matthew 26:36-38 The Pain of the Cross INTRODUCTION In his book titled, Systematic Theology, writer Wayne Grudem outlines four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross that I would like to share with you today. I want us to turn our hearts and thoughts to the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

Living At The Cross

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 21, 2002

Christ’s example at the cross is our example for life.

Living At The Cross Colossians 2:13-14 I. God’s grace and mercy revealed A. Your condition 1. disobedient 2. dead 3. sinful 4. indicted 5. God’s enemy B. God’s provision 1. new life 2. unconditional forgiveness 3. clean ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross That River Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

Are we people who live by faith, or by sight; are we afraid to cross the river, or are we willing to take the risk and live by faith.

Cross That River Joshua 3 I. There are a few things you need to know that will be foundational to understanding the principles of today’s lesson. A. First, you need to know about the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant was the piece of furniture that God directed Moses to build and place in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty.

The Beauty of The Cross Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (NKJ) The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty. A. Buy them to wear around the neck. You can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Roads

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

Each person will come to a time when they have to either take the wide or narrow path.

CROSS ROADS PSALM 1 Introduction: · This summer, while on vacation, we were looking for a lake that we had seen on the map. We took a well graveled road for about 10 miles and then came upon a sign that showed the lake only being two miles away. While sitting at this cross road, I noticed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Basics Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 7, 2001

Part 2 of the Back to Basics. This study looks at ’Why was the Cross was Necessary?’, ’What happened on the Cross?’, and ’What Happened After the Cross?’.

Part 2 - Basics of the Cross. Why is the Cross Necessary? A common question I hear is, "Why doesn’t God just get rid of all sin and take us all to heaven?" Another frequent question is, "If God is so loving, why would He send someone to hell just because they don’t believe in Him?" There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:21-27, 1 Peter 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Mathematics Of The Cross

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jun 18, 2001

Analogy of the Basic math symbols and their relationship in and to Salvation.

Let’s begin with the ( - ) subtract symbol. 1. I’ve been Subtracted from Hell!!! a. went from a sinner to a saint b. went from rags to riches ( Heirs ) c. went from old path to the new path d. went from wrath to peace e. went from a pit to a Palace ( mansion ) 2. I’ve been Added to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Symbol Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001

For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Magnetism Of The Cross

Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002

The Cross of Christ has a power of "spiritual magnetism" that forces every man to look upon what Jesus did and decide what he will do with it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 14:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beauty Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006

The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003

What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

“Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Dec 14, 2004

Let us pray fervently and carry our cross with Jesus

Introduction: For those who are on the road to salvation, the cross is power of God (1 Cor. 1:18). A true disciple is called to glory in the cross (Gal 6:14). We have to listen to the Lord who calls us to renounce ourselves, carry our crosses daily and follow him. If we want to persevere and be ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist