Sermons on Cross And Glorification:

Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001

The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ash Wednesday Sermon "Sinfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001

A sermon for Ash Wednesday dealing with Sinfulness

Ash Wednesday Sermon Psalm 51:1-13 Sinfulness On this Ash Wednesday my Lenten journey begins...I am like a fisherman who launches his boat at dawn on the way to deep waters... The morning seas are calm; but the fisherman knows a storm can come with little warning. The boat may be buffeted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Himself He Could Not Save

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

Though Jesus could have saved Himself on the cross with just a word, He could not save Himself and do for us what we so desperately needed. Look at the reasons why "Himself He Could not Save."

"Himself He Could Not Save" Matthew 27:32-56 INTRODUCTION In these verses we come to the scene of Jesus’ death on the cross. None of the Gospel writers linger in any detail on the specifics of the cruelty of crucifixion. It was an endless struggle to push-up for breath until suffocation took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

God Did

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Print this for a seeker

1 “THERE IS THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 FOR THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT OF LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS HAS SET YOU FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND OF DEATH. 3 FOR WHAT THE LAW COULD NOT DO, WEAK AS IT WAS THROUGH THE FLESH, GOD DID; SENDING HIS OWN SON IN THE LIKENESS OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Paradise Regained

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2000

What has been lost through sin has been reclaimed by our Glorious Savior!

Paradise Regained Hebrews 2:5-9 Something has gone wrong. We know in our hearts that things are not right. There is an emptiness that we cannot fill. We know that there is a sadness that cannot be escaped. We know that there is an anxiety that cannot be stilled. We are drinking from the cup of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blood Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

Our blood does seven life giving functions and the shed blood of Jesus Christ does seven everlasting life giving functions.

The Blood Thesis: Our blood does seven life giving functions and the shed blood of Jesus Christ does seven everlasting life giving functions. Texts: Hebrews 9:11-28 11. When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The Good News

The Good News Introduction We know that after the fall of Adam all men became sinners, law breakers and were under the righteous judgment of God. Yet God's plan was not destroyed at this point. God still wanted to be a good Father to us. But now it was necessary for us to be saved from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-9

Treasure Hunt (Part 1) - The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Do you fully understand what Jesus did for you on the cross? He didn't just die so you wouldn't have to go to hell!

Part I - The Power of His Name I. Power of Attorney A. You and I, and every believer like us, have been given “power of attorney,” the legal right to use His name! B. According to the Encarta Encyclopedia , the term “power of attorney” means the following: “It is a written document, certified by ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-24

How Low Can You Get?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 28, 2000

Can you out-sin God's Grace and Love?

How Low Can You Get? Luke 23:33-43 “One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other one rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?" [23:39-40] Luke, who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfastness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

Jesus’ last journey to Jerusalem and how that we should follow in His steps

LUKE 9:51 "STEADFASTNESS" INTRO: The gospel of Luke has always been my favorite gospel. I appreciate Matthew’s picture of the King and Mark’s record of Jesus the Servant, and John’s majestic story of the eternal Son of God. But my heart finds it’s home in the gospel of Luke. I’ll tell you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Did Not Condemn The Adulterous Woman

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

Jesus didn’t come into this world to condemn people, but to save them and we should follow His example

JOHN 8:1-11 "WHY JESUS DID NOT CONDEMN THE ADULTEROUS WOMAN" * These verses gives us the well known story of the woman who was taken in adultery, and was brought before Jesus. * This story should cause us to love Jesus more, * And to have more understanding and sympathy for sinners. * There are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark - A Portrait Of Christ Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Dec 30, 2000

The historical flood points to the spiritual truth of Jesus’ redemption on the cross. This sermon looks at the message we are taught in the flood.

The Ark - a Portrait of the Cross One thing that is vital to understanding scripture is to keep the end in mind as you study. If you lose sight of the big picture, you will miss the spiritual applications or be in danger of taking scripture out of context. God is working out His plan and He sees ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:7-12, John 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Leviticus

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 15, 2001

These five offerings remind us of what Christ has done for us in offering Himself on the cross.

INTRODUCTION A. Key question: How can sinful humans worship a holy God? 1. The answer for the Jew was found in this book - Levitcus 2. In Genesis, we see humanity ruined by the fall 3. In Exodus we see God’s chosen people redeemed from bondage ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Men, Three Crosses And Three Deaths Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 21, 2001

Deals with the 3 Crosses at Calavary: One man died IN sin, one man died TO sin and one died FOR sin.

"THREE MEN, THREE CROSSES AND THREE DEATHS!"/LUKE 23:32-46/SHASTA WAY/03-25-01/A.M. There are many ways one might meet one’s demise. It might be an accident, it might be disease, it might be old age, or it might even be through intent, ours or someone else’s. Though there are many means by which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001

As we study Joshua we will see, that not only was there a scarlet cord in Jericho that brought deliverance form destruction, but that there was a scarlet cord in Jerusalem that has brought deliverance to all the world.

"THE SCARLET CORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 2; 6:22-25a INTRODUCTION They had been together now for nearly 7 days, not knowing what to expect or when to expect it. The fear and anticipation of what was about to happen, was almost unbearable and they all were getting a little irritated with each other, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ