Sermons on Cross Boundaries:

“do You Want To Be Blessed?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

God has provided for us to be released from the curse and to live under blessing.

As I begin this message today, I want to ask you a question, “Do you want God to bless you?” You might think, “What a silly question!” Not really, Jesus asked this same question, and He wasn't trying to be silly. He was deadly serious. (READ TEXT) Note the scene here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

There's Nothing Like Being Remembered Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

Jesus knows it feels good to be remembered…and there’s just something RIGHT about it. There’s nothing like being remembered. “Jesus, remember me…” It is what the ONE criminal said on the cross. not so on the other side. Which side do you find yourself on

There is NOTHING Like Being Remembered. Text: Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 I grew up on a farm—and was the third of three boys and I quickly learned the importance of being at the meal table when food was served. Because if you didn’t get to the table when you were called, part of the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

What Is A Disciple

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010

what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about one of the last phrases spoken by Christ; "Why have you forsaken me?"

Why Have You Forsaken Me Series: The Last Words of Christ Brad Bailey – February 24th, 2008 Last words can often hold special significance. We can think of the last words spoken at the end of any conversation. They tend to define what lies between the two parties. The last words between a child ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2010

1) The Disciple’s Confession (Mark 8:27-33) and 2) The Disciple’s Lifestyle (Mark 8:34-38)

The merchant vessel, the Sun Sea slowly made its way south along the outer edge of Vancouver Island on Thursday night. It’s a small freighter packed with almost 500 smuggled migrants who had crossed the Pacific Ocean to the West Coast of Canada. Whether it is by covert border crossings, human ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Other

Death – Carrying Your Cross (Spiritual Formation Part 3) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Know the true meaning of death (Spiritually) by carrying our own cross

Death – Carrying your Cross John 12:20 – 26 1. Cross Bearing is a Act of Choice – Death on the Seed of our Priorities A. First of all, Jesus tells us that "taking up our cross" is something that we do by choice B. Jesus calls us, & challenges us, but it is our decision C. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Hiding?

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 19, 2009

In Mark 7 Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Scribes who were hiding behind Man-made rules. What do you hide behind? Thankfully, God doesn’t hide from you.

Mark 7:1-13 Anne and I were blessed to go on vacation a couple of weeks ago. We looked forward to it, but we were a little nervous about how Killian would do on the long flights. For a 7 month old baby, I think he did great. The last leg of the journey was a little much for him though and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Died For The Ungodly

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 14, 2010

The atonement was God's love to this lost and dying world.

Christ Died for the Ungodly JCC 14.02.10 pm Rom 5:6-12 To genuinely say “Jesus died for me” you must also say “I have no strength to save myself. I am ungodly. I am a sinner.” Illustration: (Spurgeon) “If Christ died for the ungodly, this fact leaves the ungodly no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apprehending The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If Jesus Christ is who Paul says He is, the Jesus deserves our submission and allegiance all the days of our life.

Apprehending the Exalted Christ Colossians 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION One time at church camp, a Bible teacher decided to give the grade school aged campers who were in attendance the opportunity to ask him any question about Jesus that they had. Nobody had any idea what kind of questions he might ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Es Necesario Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 3, 2010

Nadie más pudo ocupar su lugar. En nuestras vidas, nadie más debe ocupar Su lugar.

Intro. Hay eventos en la vida en los que nadie puede ocupar tu lugar. Eventos en los que tú tienes que estar. Como aquella mañana del 11 de abril de 1992 a las 11:00am en el Divino Salvador. La señorita que caminaba del brazo de su padre hacia el frente, vestida de blanco, esperaba que alguien muy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Victorious Servant Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Life lessons from Christ's cricifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE VICTORIOUS SERVANT” MARK 15:21-16:20 OPEN In November of 2001, after the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the new York Yankees in the final inning of the final game of the World Series, the editors of Sports Illustrated ran an item called ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Shame Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 10, 2017

From our earliest childhood most of us have had to deal with shame. It’s instilled in us by statements like, “You should be ashamed of yourself” or “Shame on you!” This message is about Jesus bearing our shame! You Can Be Free From Shame!

No More Shame Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan | 2-12-2017 John 8:1-11 Introduction From our earliest childhood most of us have had to deal with shame. It’s instilled in us by statements like, “You should be ashamed of yourself” or “Shame on you!” This message is about Jesus bearing our shame! You are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 50:6

Denomination: Church Of God

O What A Savior

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

We have a Wonderful Savior in Jesus

OH WHAT A SAVIOR LUKE 19 VS 28-40 THIS DAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF WHAT CHRISTIANS MARK AS “HOLY WEEK.” THE WEEK THAT WE LOOK AT THE EVENTS OF THE LAST WEEK OF JESUS’ LIFE IN HIS PRE-GLORIFIED BODY. **IF YOU KNEW THAT YOU ONLY HAD ONE WEEK LEFT TO LIVE DOWN HERE, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: *other

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2015

We celebrate the salvation of the thief on the cross, but it seems a little unfair. And that is the Scandal of Grace

They held his hands firmly against the un-planed timber and placed the rough iron spikes over the junction of his wrists. The roman centurion lifted the mall and drove the first spike home with one swing. The man bucked and twisted in agony as the metal pierced his wrist like white hot fire, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan