Sermons on Cross Boundaries:

The Life Spring

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2010

Through Christ, and Him alone there is hope, and when a believer adds works to Jesus' finished work anything can and will happen.

The Life Spring Text: Numbers 21:16-18 From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, “Assemble the people, and I will give them water.” 17 There the Israelites sang this song: “Spring up, O well! Yes, sing its praises! 18 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 7 - Shock Treatment! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

When God shocked Pharaoh’s heart it hardened all the more. How does your heart respond to God’s promptings? Are you shocked by your sin and your need to humbly submit to Him and accept His forgiveness? Are you shocked by the Cross of Christ?

25/07/09 10:42:59.000 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Shock treatment, Exodus 7, Hardened Heart | report Exodus 7 - Shock Treatment! God says to Pharaoh through Moses "You will know that I am God!" If God chose to reveal Himself to a pagan ruler through plagues, how will He reveal Himself to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

How did the Cross get to be the central theme of Christianity?

The Death of Christ The cross: it is the central theme to Christianity. We identify ourselves, our Lord, our God by particularly cruel form of execution. Yet we display the cross with pride. We wear it on t-shirts, on jewelry, some of us even tattoo it on our bodies. Why is it that we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: *other

Jeus Gives His Disciples Further Instructions Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The promises Jesus made to His disciples and us before the cross.

Jesus gives His disciples further instructions John 14: 7-14 It was Friday in the grade one class and the teacher said, “I want you all to think of something that happens this week-end and be prepared to share it with the class on Monday.” All the kids were thinking about what they could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Jesus made many appearances after His resurrection to prove both who He was and what He said was true.

The post-resurrection appearances John 21:1-12 Three men were sitting on a park bench one day, when a faith healer asked if any of them had any physical problems. Well, the first guy said, ‘I’ve suffered from back pain ever since I was in the war. Is there any way you can ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 7, 2009

This sermon explores the first amazing words from the cross... words of forgiveness.

Introduction Here we are at an horrific and dreadful scene. We are standing on the hill they called the Skull, just outside of Jerusalem. An innocent man has been falsely accused, unjustly sentenced, brutally beaten, and nailed by hand and feet to a rough wooden cross. His blood is draining out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 9, 2020

the 38th installment from our series on the Gospel of John. Here we look at the Greeks who came to see Jesus and how this is a turning point in John's Gospel, as the Lord prepares to give His life for the sin of man.

We would See Jesus (John Part 38) Text: John 12:20-26 We’re continuing on with John’s Gospel this morning, so if you have your Bibles, go ahead and open them up to John 12. While you’re turning there, let me just set the stage for you by giving you the context of our passage this morning. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why He Was Troubled Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2020

The 39th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we'll be looking at why Jesus soul was troubled as He spoke of His upcoming crucifixion.

Why He was Troubled (John Part 39) Text: John 12:27-28 A little over 80 years ago now, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, a man named Neville Chamberlain returned to England after visiting with Adolph Hitler. Germany had been massing their armies since the early 1930’s and had violated the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-28, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 6, 2020

What is so good about "Good Friday"? Why do we celebrate it? What does it mean to us today? "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. ..." Mark 15:25

TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday) is a common saying, but there is one Friday a year that is known as "Good Friday". What’s so good about this particular Friday? Friday is the day that Jesus Christ died upon the cross, so this Friday is the only truly “Good Friday”. The Good Lord gave His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1-2, John 20:17, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Command For Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 7, 2018

Strength, Courage, Crossing Into New Territory

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Command for Strength & Courage August 12, 2018 Joshua 1:9 (p. 147) Introduction: Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected four times to be President of the United States of America…He ascended to this place of leadership after fighting the corruption of a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding God’s Purpose

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2018

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Co 1:18)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “understanding God’s purpose”. There is always a purpose behind everything that is invented or created. There is a purpose for inventing electricity. There is a purpose for inventing the printing press and there is a purpose for creating the mobile ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ, Our Example Of Suffering

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 29, 2018

“He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that bought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5.

Introduction: The Gospel means the good news of the grace of God. It revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The Gospel is almost too good to be true as it does not depend on anything we do but on what Christ has done and by that “one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, John 19:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Brought Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 5, 2018

As Jesus stood before Pilate and His accusers, they were astonished at His silence. The King of glory stood before them, and yet they failed to see Him. He was committed to the cross, to provide our redemption.

Brought before Pilate Mark 15: 1-5 It had been a long, grueling night for Jesus, but the extreme difficulty was not over. He had been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and arrested by the angry mob. From there He was led to stand before the high priest in a mock trial, filled with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist