Sermons on Centrality Of The Cross:

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of the sheep was struck down on the cross, and on that day a Roman soldier pierced his side, and in so doing opened a fountain of cleansing. We now can go to the cross, we can go and see Him dying in our place and be forgi

You Must Be Born Again - John 3:1-10 Let’s open our Bibles to John 3 I want to begin this morning by telling you about a man who lived some time ago. He was a very religious person, very concerned about the Law of God. He was a Hebrew, a very educated man, a man well respected by others, a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

You know, sometimes it is hard for those who profess to be Christians to behave like Christians should. We try to carry our crosses, but if someone crosses us, we tend to lose our composure & behave in much the same way the rest of the world behaves. B

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus And His Message Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The Good News of the kingdom of God is the central focus of Jesus teaching, the kingdom of God. You can’t really understand Jesus without understanding the kingdom of God. Our Scripture today is the summation of the sermons he preached. “The time is fulfi

Jesus and His Message Mark 1:16-20, 2:14-15 The Gospel of Mark is the shortest Gospel and is often referred to as the action Gospel because it’s always on the move. Today, we’re continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Never Unloved Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2002

Some receive love, but reject it; others never know that they are loved. In either case, the Cross is evidence that we have never been unloved.

We need to think not only about the way we relate to other people, but also about how we receive them. It is not enough simply to be friendly and cordial. We also need to look at how we receive people when they extend themselves to us. I went to a meeting this week, where all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, John 14:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Respond To The Riches Of God's Glory? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2019

1. We can see the riches of God's glory... [1] in His love (vs. 1-5). [2] in His knowledge (vs. 3-4; 11-14). [3] in His mission (7-15). 2. How should we respond to the riches of God's glory? [1] By believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 14-15). [2] By staying close to our Savior (vs. 16).

How Will You Respond to the Riches of God's Glory? The Gospel of John John 11:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 5, 2017 (Revised November 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to study one of the Lord's great miracles. It's ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Telling It Like It Really Is?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Here is my adaptation of a sermon contributed by Tim Zingale, Sermon Central, Sept. 2007, "The Rabbit". The focus of my adaptation is the declining vitality of the universal Christian church resulting from having lost sight of Christ, the cornerstone of God's redemptive church.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) One day, a young disciple of Christ who wanted to become everything that God had in mind for him visited the home of an elderly Christian seeking his advice. He had heard that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2022

1. We should cry out to the Lord. 2. We should come to the Lord. 3. We should count on the Lord. 4. We should continue with the Lord.

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 9, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:29. Here Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins, and He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happened To Me Last Friday Series

Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001

This is a unique first-person narrative sermon from the viewpoint of the Centurion at the cross who exclaimed "Truly this is the Son of God!"

"WHAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST FRIDAY" Last Friday was a day I’ll never forget. I had to oversee three crucifixions. In and of itself, there was nothing unusual about that. I’ve had a lot more than that on one day - I’ve spent longer days at Golgotha. But last Friday I clocked six hours there for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Perfect Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Six Thieves Of Calvary

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001

To show how great is the depth of God’s Son, who was willing to experience the pain of the cross for our benefit.

The Six Thieves of Calvary Matt 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Grace Of Predestination Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Got Any Rivers? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

6th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of having the courage to cross the rivers that build up before us.

Joshua 3:1-17; 4:10-18 – Got Any Rivers? Today we are continuing through our studies in the OT book of Joshua. Today we are looking at chapters 3 and 4, which make up one of my very favorite Bible stories. Let’s read 3:1-17 and 4:10-18. Now, the Israelites are poised at the eastern side of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cutting To The Chase

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2004

Advent 6: The Resurrection is proof that Jesus’ work on the Cross was exactly what was needed to restore a sinful humanity to God.

There are people that have the absolutely uncanny ability to zero in on a problem. With laser-like precision, they can identify what’s going on and cut to the chase. If protests are raised, they can lay waste all arguments to the contrary, take no prisoners and accept no compromises as they ferret ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist