Sermons on Cross Examination:

It Was Friday, But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Title belongs to Tony Campolo. It was Friday and they crucified the LORD, but little did they know, Sunday was coming

IT WAS FRIDAY The story of the crucifixion is probably the most repeated and familiar story of the Bible. The image of the cross is an ongoing reminder of the events that happened that day beginning in Jerusalem and ending on hill called Calvary. The events that took place may look like a bad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 12, 2005

In our text today, God gave us 3 wonderful truths FIRST, GOD HAS COME TO MEET US WHERE WE ARE. SECOND, GOD ACCEPTS US JUST AS WE ARE. FINALLY, GOD WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO WILL CALL UPON HIM.

IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD Luke 23:43 ”And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." INTRODUCTION: Humor Illustration: Two Christians lived very healthy lives. When they died, they went to heaven. As they walked along, marveling at the paradise around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaking Things Up! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005

What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Holiness

Why Jesus' Life And Death Was Necessary Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

This is a basic Gospel message in a series leading up to Easter, through The Triumphal Entry and Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Why Jesus Life and Death Was Necessary What’s the big deal with Easter? Did Jesus really have to die? <ILLUS> Little boy who was explaining Easter and said, “And if Jesus sees his shadow when he comes out, we have six more weeks of winter.” 1. Problem: We naturally were headed for hell. “You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Preaching Our Lord's Funeral

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------------------ THE PREACHING OUR LORD’S FUNERAL LUKE 23:26-49 You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene. C. We are told in the Garden that "He began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Jerusalem

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

The fact is that without God’s direction for our lives, we can easily find ourselves not going where Christ wants to take us. Let Jesus become your best friend and let Him show you where you need to go!

THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM ~ Part One ~ In the recent weeks, I have become excited with what God is doing in this family of believers. There is a remnant of people that is growing in number and in purpose for the future of Lighthouse Assembly of God. Many see the vision of what God has for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Place Of Grace Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

The cross is the place of grace. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We’ve experienced it in our life, but it ‘s diifult for us to understand.

The Place of Grace Luke 9:51-56 In this series, we’ve been talking about the Crux which in Latin means cross. But you can’t understand the cross if you don’t understand grace. The cross is the place of grace. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

The Final Word Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

This message looks at the attitude, frame of mind, perspective or worldview we’re called to in the cross.

The Final Word Philippians 2:5-12 We are in the third week of the season of Lent. Lent is a journey toward Easter. It is a season of preparation as we intentionally reflect upon our lives in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His call upon our lives. This journey is headed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Over Me

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Feb 23, 2016

Emphasis of the work of Jesus on the Cross. a Lenten Sermon

So they had him at last, and he was taken out of the city, carrying his cross to the place known as “The Skull,” in Hebrew, “Golgotha.” 18 There they crucified him and two others with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. 19 And Pilate posted a sign over him ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 23, 2012

fresh look at the only shadow of the cross Jesus mentioned

I. SOVEREIGNTY IS DECLARED HERE A. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DETERMINED by God B. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DISCLOSED by man II. SIMPLICITY IS DEMONSTRATED HERE III. SUFFICIENCY IS DISCOVERED HERE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled To The Corss

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 30, 2012

Taking up the cross.

Compelled to the Cross Intro: Simon the Cyrenian 1: Who was he? a) man from north Africa b) a larger city, in what is eastern modern day Libya c) he was in Jerusalem at Passover during the crucifixion of Christ d) not much else can be known of Simon the Cyrenian Fact: The Gospel of Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Other

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Half Has Not Been Told Of The Cross (Sermon Two) Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 27, 2008

If a thousand books were written, and a billion sermons preached on the cross of our Lord, the half would never be told. We take of the cup and the bread, and as often as we do, we do it in remembrance of our Lord and his sacrifice for us. The preaching o

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD “The Cross” I Kings 10:7, Matt 12:42 Intro: Our text tells of the time when the Queen of Sheba comes to Jerusalem to meet Solomon. She says that even with all the stories she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:7

Denomination: Baptist