Sermons on Cross Cultural:

Saving Face Or Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?

Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021

Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

"My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Motivations For Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of God. Motivations for Missions from t

Motivations For Missions Introduction - Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011

Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013

When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

Sent to Sacrifice Philippians 2:19-30 November 5, 2023 Sometimes we find ourselves in situations which kind of amaze us. Some of those times are great and some are not. Have you ever wondered . . . . “How did I get here?” The dishes are stacked high, the kids are still up and you still have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Topics: Personal Holiness, Social Holiness

The Gospel Is For The Whole World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2007

The apostle Paul teaches us that the gospel is for the whole world.

Scripture In the opening greeting (1:1-6) of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul gives us a succinct six-point summary of the gospel. These six points are as follows: 1. The origin of the gospel is God (1:1c), 2. The attestation of the gospel is Scripture (1:2), 3. The substance of the gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15, Romans 1:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Peace In A Warring World

Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 8, 2025

Look for the healers, for the concilators and yes for the peacemakers

It's a real honor to be able to share with you this evening and to be part of bringing you this series alongside so many amazing teachers. I hope my contribution will be a blessing to you. It's called “Making Peace In a Warring World.” First let's do a little review: Matthew 5:1-9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9, Matthew 10:34-36, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Charismatic

It Is Finished

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2003

Good Friday Meditation: Christ cried out, "It is finished," from the Cross. Our Lord shouldered the burden of sin and ’dealt with it.’ Jesus finished the work of redeemption and, as a result, we are assured of the Father’s forgiveness.

“It is finished!” Was Jesus just relieved that the agony was over? Was He simply saying that, after enduring so much pain and torment – that it was finally over – that the suffering had ended. After all, Jesus must’ve been glad that now, death would bring peace and rest. After all, when a person ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

Did Jesus Really Die And Rise Again?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2004

The empty cross and risen Lord is the paramount doctrine upon which the believer rests his or her eternal destiny. I Corinthians 15:14 states that if Christ did not die and rise, then our preaching and faith is completely worthless.

DID JESUS REALLY DIE AND RISE AGAIN? I CORINTHIANS 15:1-9 Key Verses: 3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Narnia: A Winter Without Christmas Series

Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005

4 part series on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The magic of the white witch, A winter without Christmas, The Lion is on the move, and When death works backwards. As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventu

Four Part Message series based on, “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” entitled - Beyond the Wardrobe As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventure, purpose and hope. Message One, The Magic of the White Witch Illustration from “The Lion, the Witch and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Jesus Lord

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human mind is the love of God as it is revealed in Jesus Christ. It is beyond our understanding that Jesus would come to earth and live and die for humankind’s sin, providing salvation for those who

Calling Jesus Lord Text: "I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ’Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ’Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor. 12:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal