Sermons on Carrying Cross:

Core 52 Week 23 - The Cross Before Me Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2020

Jesus turns our cultural ideas of "the good life" upside down by affirming a radical shift in our thinking and actions away from our own agenda and living for Him will bring us true happiness and contentment.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4078034 Intro: • Yale course on happiness. Taken by over 2 million people. • Professor Laurie Santos - demand is a “bit surreal but understandable given that people are looking for evidenced-based ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malapit Sa The Cross Maundy Huwebes Biyernes Santo

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2021

Maraming tao ang dumadaan o nakatayo malapit sa krus, ngunit ang nakita nila ay nakasalalay sa hinahanap nila nang tumingin sila kay Jesus.

Malapit sa The Cross Maundy Huwebes Biyernes Santo Lukas 23: 26-49 Ang Maundy Huwebes ay ang simula ng proseso na magdadala kay Jesus sa krus. Si Jesus ay ipinako sa krus sa isang napaka-publiko na lugar, na nangangahulugang maraming mga tao ang nakakita kung ano ang nangyayari. Saan sa palagay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Foot Of The Cross We Have All We Need

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

God has given each of us all that we need, in Jesus Christ, in his death, and resurrection, in His Spirit, and His presence with us on the roads of life, that we have all divine power.

God has given each of us all that we need, in Jesus Christ, in his death, and resurrection, in His Spirit, and His presence with us on the roads of life, that we have all divine power. We have everything we need through the knowledge of Him, who called each of us by His glory and goodness. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:33-43, Isaiah 41:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 29, 2013

Christ speaks to us from the cross and gives us the assurance that we will spend eternity with Him.

1. Introduction a. This week we are continuing in our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross. b. This morning I want to focus on the Christ’s second statement made from the cross. c. Read Luke 23:42-43. d. Today’s world is riddled with temptations. The greatest temptation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42-43

The Cross-Friendly Life - Philippians 3:17-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Your lifestyle can improve ... or corrupt your beliefs.

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

The Power And Wisdom Of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 15, 2024

The cross is central to the Christian faith. Yet, for many, it seems absurd, irrelevant, or offensive. Paul’s declaration in 1 Corinthians 1:18 divides humanity into two groups: those who see the cross as foolishness and those who recognise it as the power of God.

The Power and Wisdom of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Key Verse: “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NLT) Introduction: Transformed by Truth The cross is central to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Isaiah 53:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Romans 11:33, Romans 10:9, Deuteronomy 21:23, Colossians 2:14-15, Revelation 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith From A Cross: Luke 23:40–43

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 11, 2025

A reflection on the criminal's faith in Luke 23:40-43

A condemned criminal hangs on a cross next to Jesus. He, like all who are crucified, has been brutalized. He’s been stripped of his clothes and deprived of dignity. He’s bleeding profusely due to long, sharp nails having been driven into his hands and feet. He’s thirsty, hungry, lonely, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Lutheran

A Reason For Our Hope

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005

What is the reason for your hope. Are you relying on God to carry you through or are you counting on the false hopes of the world to carry you through?

"A REASON FOR OUR HOPE" INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Peter 3:15, we find Peter giving the following command: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;" 2. Here we learn that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Resurrection Is So Important Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 17, 2019

Christ rose from the dead. This reality impacted Christ’s Lordship, the devil’s defeat, and our salvation. It also releases power into our lives for effective living.

1 Cor 15 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

By His Wounds We Are Healed

Contributed by Darian Catron on Apr 25, 2025

How can we be healed by Christ''s wounds? Knowing this is truly understanding the purpose of the cross. In this study of Isaiah 53 we will explore the reason for Christ's suffering.

INTRODUCTION: HE TOOK THE LASHES Cliff Barrows tells of the time his two young children did something wrong. Although they were gently warned, they repeated the offense and needed to be disciplined. Cliff's tender heart was pained at the thought of having to punish the ones he loved. So he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wounds To Wonder

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 30, 2023

The Shoulders of Christ are wide enough to carry all our burdens.

Title: Wounds to Wonder Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many beautiful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon Of Cyrene

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Simon of Cyrene was pushed into the pages of history. Except for one incident in his life he would never have been known, but because of that one experience, he is known the world over wherever the Gospel of Jesus is known.

This text focuses on a man who was forced to become famous. Millions of people through the ages have labored and fought to get their names in the record of history, but Simon of Cyrene was pushed into the pages of history. Except for one incident in his life he would never have been known, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-26

The Way Of The Master Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 1

THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Personality, Purpose And Power Through Prayer-Luke 9:18-36 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 1, 2014

Jesus knew His identity, and gained strength to take the cross through prayer. Through this He was glorified. We will only see the glory of God if we will also take up the cross and embrace God's will for our lives, finding our identity in Him.

918 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” 20 He said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: *other

"Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise"

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

In 13 words, Jesus reveals the only way a person can get to heaven and how the worst person can get there apart from “religion.”

Everyone enjoys a good scandal. It makes for great headlines, website views, and magazine sales. The famous last words of Jesus that we’ll focus on this weekend are the most scandalous last words in history. His 13 words to a dying criminal confronts all religions, spirituality, belief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational