Sermons on Cross Cultural:

The Necessity Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025

Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 John 2:1, Genesis 3:24, John 8:34, Genesis 2:16-17, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 26:35, 2 Chronicles 3:14, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 2:10, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Cross The Jordan Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

This terrible river, lying at the bottom of the most spectacular gash upon the surface of the planet Earth, most of its course lying even below the level of the sea, is an astoundingly appropriate symbol of death. But a faith Step changes everything.

Joshua 3 - Crossing the Jordan Promise and the Problems: On the shore of Jordan Israelites were lodging for three days as the Lord told them to do (Joshua 1:11). Now, they saw a rushing river, swollen with spring rains lie in front of them. They would have wondered and discussed “How can we ever ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2023

Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.

When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Criminals And Crosses`

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2024

Our only hope is "The Man on the Middle Cross."

Criminals and Crosses Luke 23:39-43 1. Alistair Begg – “Man on Middle Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxVRC7wHvU) If God asked why He should let us into heaven, the reason does not begin with “Because I ___.” It begins with “Because HE ____.” Anything else leads to: a. Lethargic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God's plan from the very beginning of the birth of Jesus.

Verses: Matthew 27:45-54; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49. Today, we reflect on the pivotal moment in human history when Jesus died on the cross. This event marks the culmination of God's plan for our redemption and the defeat of sin and death. As Jesus breathed His last, the curtain in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

The King On The Cross

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 28, 2024

Jesus is led to Golgotha

The King on the Cross Mark 15:16-32 There are 969 chapters from Genesis 3 where Adam sinned with the tree in the garden which caused man’s separation from God; …until the time of the other tree which seemed so brutal to Jesus but bought our freedom and rectified all the sin issues of mankind, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 10, 2025

In Colossians Paul is dealing with the rejection of philosophies and man's wisdom. He tells the church they are cheated if they listen to human wisdom while rejecting God's ways. They are missing having their sins Nailed to the Cross. It is the cross that makes the difference.

Title: Nailed to the Cross Theme: To show how Jesus took our sins to the cross. Our trespasses are forgiven at the cross. Text: Colossians 2:6 – 15. Introduction In chapter 2 of Colossians, Paul begins with a warning to the Colossi church. He says he longs to be there in the flesh but is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wonder At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

THE WONDER AT THE CROSS

Galatians 6:11 - 18 THE WONDER AT THE CROSS I. HE EXPOSES THE CRITIC (12, 13) - Their Conceit - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, Their Constraint - they constrain you to be circumcised; Their Cowardice - only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2024

This is a revelation of some of the most potent truths about Jesus' suffering on the cross and what "taking up our cross" means to us. It's good for Good Friday or any other time!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS John 19:16-18; Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It’s not real fun to get old, but you can make the best of it. 2. Knitting is a passion for a woman named Elizabeth, who is a caregiver for the elderly. When she brings her clients to doctor’s appointments, she knits while ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradigms Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2024

The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.

 THE PARADIGMS OF THE CROSS 1) The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.   The preaching of the cross is foolishness to them that perish .But it is the power of God unto Salvation to those who are saved.     I Corinthians 1 : 18   18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2024

On Good Friday we remember the Cross of Christ: why it was so precious, that it was a Cross Jesus carried from eternity, and that we must take up the same cross to become like Jesus.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS John 19:16-18; Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It’s not real fun to get old, but you can make the best of it. 2. Knitting is a passion for a woman named Elizabeth, who is a caregiver for the elderly. When she brings her clients to doctor’s appointments, she knits while ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Carry The Cross Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

We all have a responsibility to carry the cross of Christ

Carry the Cross #2 Matthew 27, Luke 23 Good Morning I hope you are ready to receive the word of God and let it change you from the inside out. That …what is happening on the inside would be seen on the outside. The hardest thing is to pick up is the mantle of someone else. Because if you are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Unmoved By The Cross?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2023

The Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus were witnesses to the greatest event in human history but didn't know it. If we're not careful, the same thing can happen to us and we will never realize the love of Jesus!

UNMOVED BY THE CROSS? John 19:23-24 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning, as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other. He said, “I dare you to go over to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Cross?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

A Sermon for A Good Friday Service combines three of the Gospel accounts into one for scripture reading at the beginning.

INTRODUCTION: Beginning first with Matthew 27:33-44 New International Version (NIV) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:25-30, Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:24, Proverbs 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ