Sermons on Cross Boundaries:

Publicly Speaking...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 27, 2011

The need to worship our multi-faceted God for His singular trait of making PUBLIC STATEMENT as to his existence, the veracity of the Bible, salvation through the Cross and the imminent Second coming of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

PUBLICLY SPEAKING…! I have said before and I never tire of reiterating it; we are essentially created to worship the Creator. When it comes to worshipping Him, more than expressing our adoration for the blessings, He showers upon us our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: *other

The Blessing Of The Ascension Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 15, 2010

Why did Jesus bear the burden of the cross, why the resurrection the breakthrough? So that we coud experience the blessing of God. The best definition of the Holy Spirit is Christ in us. Easter is over but the word and work of Jesus are still ongoing.

Intro: Thus far we have examined the burden of the cross, the breakthrough of the resurrection, now we come to the blessing of the ascension. How can it be that I would say that Jesus, the embodiment of God leaving this planet would be a blessing? Because the bodily incarnation of God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Scapegoat

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014

In the OT the blood of sacrificed animals was shed to take away the sins of the people and this had to be done annually, but when Jesus went to the cross on our behalf in obedience to the Father's will, our sins were taken away once and for all.

Leviticus 16:1-22 Our Scapegoat Do you remember, when David Cameron, Nick Clegg and the Coalition took over from Gordon Brown and Ed Balls after the last election, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer found a note from the outgoing one saying 'There is no money, it has all gone!' And so for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014

The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Christ Still In The Manger?

Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015

While I am thankful that the world at large recognizes the birth of Christ there are many "Holiday Church attendee's" that leave Christ in the crib. He no longer is in the crib nor on the cross. He has victoriously overcome death hell and the grave.

Is Christ still in the Manger? Luke 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Urgent Atonement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

The cross is hideous. It’s not a pretty thing we hang on our walls. It’s not a fine piece of jewelry hanging from our neck. It is the most brutal instrument of death ever conceived by the cruel mind of man.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the events of the last few days of Jesus’ life on earth. With each of those events, we’ve seen a sense of urgency. Each week we have seen an example of urgency. But this morning is different. In this morning’s passage, our Lord shows a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

God's Final Word To Sin And Death

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

Better Way Is Aways God's Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 1, 2009

BETTER WAY IS AWAYS GOD’S WAY! In this sermon outline we point out how that the sufferings of the cross paid for a better way for us. Jesus had joy in providing a better way. He is the Way, Truth and the Life!

BETTER WAY IS AWAYS GOD’S WAY! In this sermon outline we point out how that the sufferings of the cross paid for a better way for us. Jesus had joy in providing a better way. He is the Way, Truth and the Life! Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so ...read more

The 12 Stone Memorial Part 1: The 4 Mothers As Types Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 19, 2009

In part 1 of this series on the 12 stone memorial set up by the children of Israel after crossing Jordan, we look at the mothers of the 12 sons of Jacob and reflect on the type of the church that each represents. Each of the stones is for each of the tri

Background: *These stones were taken out of the midst of the Jordan right where the Ark was present. They represent God’s power and authority and ability to deliver His people. They also represent all that God has brought His people through leading up to this point. *These stones represent the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Of Breakthrough Faith

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 6, 2009

If you think your faith is not enough for a miracle, see Jesus on the cross for you, and faith you need to face any situation or challenge s will come into your life. Just look too Jesus! The author and finisher of faith.

Introduction : We will study faith today through the binacular of GRACE and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Through the years of being a Christian we heard teachings about faith which is not filtered by the finished work of Christ. Maybe some of us heard that in order to receive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Scars To Show

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 29, 2014

A perspective on John 20: 19-23. Jesus showed them his hands and side, the scars of his torment and death on the cross. This would have been an uncomfortable moment for them as they remembered their failures, abandonment, and lack of faith in Jesus.

John 20: 19-23 Scars To Show The Gospel of John was written at about A.D. 85 a considerable number of years after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was written at a time when Christians were being persecuted for their faith in Jesus, the Son of God. John wrote the Gospel not only for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. • He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. • And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. • And this offer is made to everyone. • We sim

Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and asked why. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023

This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crucifixion In Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Nov 21, 2022

This Psalm is one of the most amazing Messianic Psalms. This is a Psalm of David, and yet (like most prophetic writings) the words move beyond the immediate meaning and refer to something grander yet future – in this case, the sufferings of Jesus upon the cross.

This Psalm is one of the most amazing Messianic Psalms. This is a Psalm of David, and yet (like most prophetic writings) the words move beyond the immediate meaning and refer to something grander yet future – in this case, the sufferings of Jesus upon the cross. This Psalm is a detailed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 27, 2022

We find The Children of Israel on the edge of the promise land. They had been wandering in the wilderness the past forty years. But to possess the Promised Land they must cross the Jordan River at flood stage. Everything was about to change with this step of faith.

I was eight years old and very surprised that my parents were telling me I would be staying up past my bedtime, but even more surprising is why I will miss my bedtime. The reason was to watch TV. I remember what I saw on TV that night. It was July 20, 1969 and I was watching Neil Armstrong live ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist