Sermons on Cross Culture:

One Cross [symbol Of Our Sin]; One Man [god’s Sacrifice] And A World That Was Changed Forever

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Christ did His part by taking up His cross and shedding His blood for the entire world so that we are redeemed and have eternity with Christ alone. How will you respond to Him today?

1. ONE CROSS [symbol of our sin]: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Crucified The Lord Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 13, 2023

There are many misconceptions in life. A magician with his pet parrot was performing tricks on a cruise ship.

Each night while performing his tricks, he would wave his magic stick and “poof,” something would disappear. However, his parrot kept telling on him saying, • “It's up his sleeve!” • “It's in his pocket!” • “It's in his shoe!” • “It's in his back pocket!" This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-42, Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Road

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2022

Many Christians are on the "wide road" because they don't know the requirements of Jesus. There's a Narrow Gate/ entrance in the form of a Cross. We must get rid of all our old baggage. This message starts with a short drama. Powerful!

THE NARROW ROAD Mt. 7:13-14; Lk. 13:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALL FROM ALMIGHTY GOD 1. A pastor was working late on Saturday night at the Almighty God Tabernacle. Around 10:00 PM he decided to call his wife before he started for home; she didn't answer. Later he figured out he’d dialed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 13:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of Belittling The Blood - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 1, 2024

Be afraid of judgment, be afraid of belittling His blood, and be afraid to oppose His eternal work of redemption.

1 Peter 1:17 And if as father you call on the one who judges impartially according to the work of each, in fear conduct yourselves in the time of your sojourn. 18 having come to know that it was not with perishables, like silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty conduct you inherited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

The Charge Against Him

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or false.

The Charge Against Him “Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JEUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Matthew 27:37 Intro: There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend I Have

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end.

What A Friend I Have “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Intro: Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end. Soon he will go to Jerusalem and the crucifixion. Jesus is giving his beloved disciples some instructions to abide in love. To ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Offense That Saves

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jul 11, 2025

The message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross.

---The Cross as Crisis--- Beloved, the message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross, because the Cross is not an inspirational slogan or a religious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the sovereignty of God through Jesus' crucifixion, encouraging believers to find peace in God's perfect plans and unwavering love, even amidst adversity.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a family united in Christ, to reflect upon His word, to share in His truth, and to draw ever closer to His loving embrace. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39, Mark 15:40-47

Topics: Jesus' Journey, The Cross

Look To Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores God's salvation plan through Christ's cross, His compassion, and the crucifixion, emphasizing the importance of faith and grace in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of God, a warm welcome to each and every one of you. I am overjoyed to see your faces, beaming with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, unified under the banner of His love and grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Topics: Cross, Eyes, Lift

The Cry Of Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truth and transformative power of Jesus' final words on the cross, "It is finished," and our response to it.

Good morning, dear congregation. It's always a joy to see your familiar faces, and to welcome those who might be joining us for the first time. We are gathered here in the spirit of worship, in the spirit of fellowship, and in the spirit of learning. Today, we find ourselves standing on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Topics: Victory, Sin, Cross

How To Live Through A Bad Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' surrender and trust in God during suffering, encouraging believers to emulate His example in their own struggles and trials.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Savior's love, basking in the warmth of His grace, and standing firm in the truth of His word. We come together, not as separate individuals, but as one body, united in Christ, ready to feast on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Christ's Words, Cross

Lifted Up To Heal Us

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

All that we have and all we know come to us from our God and so many of us are ungrateful for it. In fact we are impatient for more.

Message: Numbers 21:4-9 John 12:31-34 Our God is a patient God. By that I mean that our Heavenly Father is waiting for sinners to come to Him through repentance. God does not force us in front of His throne. We are not dragged there by heavenly soldiers to face the consequence of our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are Here Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 19, 2009

You can’t get to where you need to go unless you know where you are.

Back at the tender age of 19 I landed an assistant manger job at the Radio Shack in Thomasville. As a lifelong Lexington boy I only knew enough about Thomasville to find my way to work. But I didn’t get out much and anything further north than DCCC was unknown territory to me. One day at work I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Low Living Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

The godly line of Seth is now intermingling with the ungodly line of Cain.

Intro: 1. Tozer, "The rise of a new religious spirit in recent years is marked by disturbing similarities to that earlier "revival" under Constantine. Now as then a quasi-Christianity is achieving acceptance by compromise. It is dickering with the unregenerate world for acceptance and, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012

We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Lutheran