Sermons on Cross Boundaries:

"With His Stripes..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 28, 2005

There is no better exercise for the human heart than reaching down and lifting someone up. Jesus on the Cross is our best example. Let’s see why!

Introduction Just how much do you know about the death of Jesus? Sad as it is and true nonetheless, we think of His sacrifice once during the calendar year. Easter. In some ways, we have, with most of the real story, hidden the truth from the general public simply because we are more concerned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Crucified Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 20, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE POWER OF A CRUCIFIED LIFE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE NECESSITY OF DYING TO SELF AND TAKING UP THE CROSS DAILY IN ORDER TO EXPERIENCE THE ABUNDANCE OF THE LIFE OF GOD IN US .

THE POWER OF A CRUCIFIED LIFE ******************************* OUTLINE 1. DYING TO SELF AND TAKING UP YOUR CROSS DAILY 2. TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. LOVING GOD MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE 4. A NEW COVENANT AND A NEW HEART 5. REWARDS FOR SACRIFICING EVERYTHING 6. POWER OVER THE ENEMY AND ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2006

We stand at the feet of Christ, guilty of the sin that precipitated those feet being nailed to the cross. But those wounds also mean forgiveness, grace, and healing.

The Feet of Christ Luke 7:36-50 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 Feet. We don’t think too much about our feet, do we? We pretty much take them for granted…that is unless they start to cause us trouble…blister on our heel, a corn on our little toe, an ingrown toenail. Pretty much though, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Obession

Contributed by Walter Rogers on Apr 3, 2007

You are Jesus’ Obession, ’the joy set before Him that helped Him endure the cross was the joy of having you in heaven.’ (Heb 12:2)

Obsession Sermon Outline Aldergrove SDA Church, Oct 16, 2004 PMC Chapel, Thurs March 16, 2006 source: http://ministry.wikia.com/wiki/Obession_Sermon Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. Gut ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Adventist

The Limits Of Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 21, 2007

The cross of Christ not only brings peace, but also division. When faced with opposition and division, disciples of Christ stand firm while loving and respecting their opponents.

Luke 12:49-56 “The Limits of Peace” INTRODUCTION The night sky was cloudless and filled with stars. Shepherds watched their flocks, while they huddled around a campfire. Suddenly, they were surrounded by a multitude of angels. They were told not to fear because the angels brought them good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crucifixion - The Ultimate Display Of God's Glory

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A Good Friday sermon based on the crucifixion story from John’s gospel, where the ultimate glory of God is shown in the most improbably place, on the cross.

And so we come to the crucifixion. The cross stands at the very heart of Christianity. It has come to symbolise Christianity the world over. We put crosses at the front of our churches, crosses on the top of our churches, we were jewelery in the shape of crosses and crosses form the cover art for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Mad Cow Disease

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 28, 2004

Mad Cow Disease is an appropriate allegory for sin; it easily infects, it changes our attitude & behavior; but unlike the disease, sin can be cured at the foot of the cross.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Amos 4:1-5 MAD COW DISEASE BACKGROUND: A. Have you ever notice how some folk think you do not belong? 1. Kathie was taking registrations for a seminary lecture series. A man called and wanted to register by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

An Almost Forgotten Word: Propitiation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013

A sermon on the word "propitiation" (Material and outline taken from John Stott's book, The Cross of Christ, chapter 7 "The Salvation of Sinners" under propitiation)

HoHum: And the man that wrote the Home Sweet Home,He never was a married man. She'll meet you at the door when you go to come in And knock you down with a rolling pin, And the man that wrote the Home Sweet Home, He never was a married man. To talk about propitation I like to use an illustration ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father, Forgive Them. They Don't Know What They Are Doing!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2009

This short talk uses a story I wrote for a school assembly (ages 8 to 16) to help people think about this prayer of Jesus from the cross

Many years ago, long before any of us were born, and long before our great grandparents were born, a young man walked into town. His clothes were old and well worn. His shoes had holes, and he carried all of his possessions in a small, dirty bag. When he first arrived in town he slept under an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Anglican

Palm Sunday: Will You Welcome Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009

An all-age talk with a ’Presidential’ illustration, party invitations, a rap-song, and an act of commitment involving Palm crosses - designed to challenge people to welcome Jesus.

President Barack Obama arrived at Stansted airport last week from America, complete with armoured limousines, helicopters, 200 US Secret Service staff and a six-doctor medical team. More than 500 officials and staff accompanied Obama, along with a mass of high-tech security equipment, including the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Good News To Believe

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 18, 2011

(justified) means that we are forgiven of our sins and we have faith that God forgave through Jesus death on the cross...so we are not saved by the law

09-18-2011 Lesson...Good News to Believe...Romans 3:28-4:5 4:16-25 You will notice the little titles above the study scripture we read..they are the great truth of what we believe...Its through faith....Its a gift...Its by grace...Its assured.....that is also what we tell others. Salvation...Its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Throw In The Tree!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 11, 2013

Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and the water of life is undrinkable God has a cure for you.

Throw in the Tree! This is a simple Bible message with two main points: 1. Beware of Poisonous Stew, and 2. The remedy if you have consumed some poisonous stew, or bitter water. Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 24, 2013

It is always right to do the right thing, even if it is difficult. Jesus never said the Christian life would be easy. Remember, the symbol of the Christian life is a cross.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist