Sermons on Carrying The Cross:

More Than Three Nails?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

We may see the three nails, but there was more than three nails, there was a plan, there was love...

THERE MUST HAVE BEEN MORE THAN JUST 3 NAILS WHAT HELD JESUS TO THE CROSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com I HAVE A CROSS AND THREE NAILS BEFORE THE CROWD... I HAVE 8 PIECES OF WOOD WITH THE 8 THINGS PAINTED ON THEM... THE CRUCIFIXION... Type of punishment in ancient times. Deut. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving & Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 19, 2022

Two great laws would solve many of humanity’s problems. In His hour of greatest trial, Jesus exemplified giving and forgiving. Let’s look at these two great legacies in Luke 23:33-43.

Two great laws would solve many of humanity’s problems. In His hour of greatest trial, Jesus exemplified giving and forgiving. Let’s look at these two great legacies in Luke 23:33-43. Forgiveness Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

How Will We Cross Over To The Promised Lands?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 3, 2014

The sermon shares with us how we can cross over to ne promised lands.

Joshua 3:7-17 How will we cross over to the Promised Lands? 1. Questions Israel will ask, How are we going to get across to the Promised Lands? This is what the Israelites are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Methodist

Travesty To Majesty Part Four - Early Morning: Mockery-Misery-Memory Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it gets nasty . . . Jesus, humble servant enroute to the Cross, suffering the agony of mockery and misery, impacts the life of a young man whose memory of that life-changing encounter would live on.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-21

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 16, 2009

The gospel of grace! Because of Jesus, the Father promises US, ’Never will I leave or forsake YOU.’

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Those words were so raw with emotion that we still have them in Aramaic, Jesus’ mother tongue: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? Jesus is hanging there on the cross. We can safely assume his face is twisted with the agony of crucifixion. He can barely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Crib And The Cross Were Both Made Of Wood"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2008

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The crib and the Cross were both made of Wood" 3:1* ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2* This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Chosen Sacfirice Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Do you carry a burden today? Is life an up hill struggle? Would you be willing to surrender your life as a sacrifice to please God?

The Chosen Sacrifice Genesis 17:15-27 Hebrews 5:1 Last week I introduced you to the Patriarchs with Please Pass the Patriarchs. The sermon title was to reference the fact that the Patriarchs provide the spice to our collective religious history. We learned that God called Abram out of Ur or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Cross Is Pt. 2 "Our Teacher" Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006

This sermon is the second in a series about what the cross is. This sermon decribes what the cross teaches us through example.

What the Cross Is pt. 2 “Our Teacher” Intro: Farley wrote this in his book Outrageous Mercy “The Cross is our teacher. The cross is a window through which we learn everything we need to know about God, humanity, wisdom, worship, the purpose of suffering, the purpose of life, and a host of other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-26

Denomination: *other

Jesus--His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2010

In this sermon we learn about the significance of the cross, as well as various reactions to the cross.

Scripture Today is the fourth week of a ten-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of Mark. I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worthless Clouds Without Water Carried By The Changing Winds –jude 1 Verse 12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Jude continues his description of the false teachers using metaphors to describe them. This follow on from hidden reefs and we now have empty clouds without water, useless in promise and leaving bitter failure. Many people are left hurt, and without hope, and fleeced and betrayed.

WORTHLESS CLOUDS WITHOUT WATER CARRIED BY THE CHANGING WINDS –Jude 1 verse 12 In our last message we were looking at these false teachers Jude was battling when he urged his readers to contend for the faith. They had to be positive, and a lazy and don’t care less approach would achieve nothing. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12, Ezekiel 34:1-8, Zechariah 11:15-17, Acts 20:28-30, Deuteronomy 32:9-10, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 12:25, Ephesians 4:14, John 4:13-15, John 7:37-38, Hebrews 10:22, James 3:11-12, Revelation 7:17, Revelation 22:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Could Have Saved Himself!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Their conclusion was this: "He saved others, but He can’t save himself!" That was their conclusion, a logical conclusion, but a false conclusion.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 21:1 11; Luke 19:39 40; John 12:19; Mark 15:25 32 A. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, but since so much happened during His last week, we're going to look at Palm Sunday today. Then next week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing In The Burden

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

Maybe you are carrying your burdens while others in the crowd are watching as you struggle. Maybe you fall from time to time under the weight of those burdens. The crowd around you may even taunt you or there may be those who encourage you.

The Blessing in the Burden Have you ever had a burden thrust upon you that made you think, why has this happened to me, why now, why here, why in front of everyone? Maybe you have received a phone call at the last minute asking you to watch someones sick child just as you were ready to spend a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deny Oneself & Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others‟. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is the most important?

DENY ONESELF & TAKE UP THE CROSS Matthew 16:21-28 What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing Jordan (And The Lessons We Learn)

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2003

I talk about three themes found in Joshua 3-4: the power of God, the leadership of God and the necessity of remembering.

Crossing Jordan (And the Lessons We Learn) January 18, 2003 Intro: (I began this sermon sharing a personal story non-related to the sermon)… I’m not sure what kind of truth you’ll take away from the story I just shared…but I want to tell you a story found in the book of Joshua that is worth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013

In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

“THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ