Sermons on Carrying Cross:

The Altar (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 9, 2023

This sermon introduces the Tabernacle and the altar. It points to the reality that the Tabernacle was symbolic of the finished work of Calvary.

The True Tabernacle (The Altar: Part 1) TEXT: Hebrews 13:9-16 (NKJV) "We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-16, Hebrews 8:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Saw Two Advents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023

From the obscurity of the manger to the universality of the lightning flash.

I SAW TWO ADVENTS. Luke 17:20-25. LUKE 17:20-21. The Pharisees were expecting a glorious, wholly visible coming of “the kingdom of God.” What they could not recognise was that the kingdom of God was here already, “The kingdom of God cometh not with observation,” Jesus pointed out, because “the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Of Jesus: What And Why And Who Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2023

Don’t waste the week. Come into intimate contact with the God-man and His redemptive death.

Palm/Passion Sunday 2023 We have just proclaimed some of the longest, most intense Scriptures of our Christian year, informing us and all the world of the what and why and who of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ not quite two thousand years ago. These words invite long contemplation; the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do Series

Contributed by Adbuth Kumar Pammi on Apr 4, 2023

Dear brothers and sisters,

Today, as we gather together to reflect on the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, I want us to focus on His first word on the cross. As we know, Jesus spoke seven times during His crucifixion, but it was His first words that set the tone for the rest of His journey to Calvary. In the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

The Charge Against Him

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or false.

The Charge Against Him “Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JEUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Matthew 27:37 Intro: There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Dark - Mark 15:33-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

While Jesus was on the cross, darkness came upon the whole land for 3 hours. What happened in that darkness?

Mark 15:33 At the sixth hour darkness came upon the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Darkness God Has His Say We’re studying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, Luke 23:44-45

Why Have You Forsaken Me? - Mark 15:34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What did Jesus mean when he said, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" Did the Father forsake his Son?

In Mark 15:34 Jesus cries out from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Did God actually forsake Jesus? If so, what’s the answer to Jesus’ question? Why? And if you think the answer is obvious, then why does Jesus ask the question? He knew he had to drink this cup, he agonized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46

The Third Word

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

Mary at the cross, her heart breaking.

Mary had been rigid with tension all week. Rumors of plots had eddied around the streets of Jerusalem from the moment Jesus had entered the city at the beginning of the festival week. Everyone was edgy, watchful. There were more Roman soldiers around than usual, too, even for the Passover week when ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"not What We Want But What We Need"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023

A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

“Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Feel Abandoned

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 26, 2024

Emotional abandonment is a powerful feeling. It makes us feel like we are unwanted, forgotten, left out, and ignored. We often feel this way when we feel that we are cut off from God or unnecessary to God. What does God call me to do when I feel distant and and abandoned by Him?

One of the greatest rescue stories in history occurred in 2010; 33 miners were trapped underground in a copper mine in Chile when suddenly the shaft collapsed and they were buried alive deep in the earth. They were under 770, 000 pounds of rock. They were frightened, hopeless, and awaited their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

It Sounds So Easy

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2024

A sermon about the Wisdom of Humility.

It Sounds So Easy James 3:13-4:1-3, 7-8a ***Put Picture of Six Million Dollar Man on Screen*** I remember, as a real young kid, thinking that the guy who played the Six Million Dollar Man on t-v—Lee Majors and was married to Farrah Fawcett Majors was just the coolest person in the world—almost ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Finders Weepers. Losers Keepers.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 2, 2023

Jesus turns worldly wisdom on its head.

Finish this saying: “Finders ___________. Losers ___________.” The blanks of course should read: “Finders keepers. Losers weepers.” This traditional saying means that if you find something like a $20 bill on the street, you get to keep it. And if you were the one to lose that $20, well, too bad for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Crucified The Lord Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 13, 2023

There are many misconceptions in life. A magician with his pet parrot was performing tricks on a cruise ship.

Each night while performing his tricks, he would wave his magic stick and “poof,” something would disappear. However, his parrot kept telling on him saying, • “It's up his sleeve!” • “It's in his pocket!” • “It's in his shoe!” • “It's in his back pocket!" This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-42, Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Big Shoulders (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of our 3-part series “Without the manger there is no Cross” My prayer this week has been that as you go about the rest of your week, that something you heard or experienced today in church, will leave an indelible impression on you. As I like to say “a soul tattoo”.

Today we are in part 2 of our 3-part series “Without the manger there is no Cross” But first: • Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? • Did you share it with someone? • Just an FYI: when we share God’s word, that is discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2