Sermons on Cross Identity:

The Plan Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 3, 2025

It was a time of pilgrimage and Jesus would be traveling along with many others. In our text he gathers his disciples aside and shares with them one last time what they are to expect in the future.

The Plan   Luke 18:31-34 Introduction Our journey through the Gospel of Luke is rapidly coming to a conclusion. We have observed the earthly life of Jesus from the beginning. Luke’s letter to Theopholis began with the account of the priest Zechariah encountering Gabriel in the temple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2025

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”. (Luke 19:38)

Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘the suffering of the Innocent’. Throughout the ages many people have asked the question ‘why do the innocent suffer?’ This question can only be adequately answered in the case of the Messiah because of the many revelations about His birth, life, death, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 25, 2024

What does the bronze serpent have to do with the cross? Let's look at Numbers 21.

Did Israel vacillate between faith and complaining? Do we? Let’s look at Numbers 21. In their vacillation, was this one time that Israel believed God? When the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming by the way of Atharim, he fought against Israel and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025

As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Luke 12:15, Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 5:13, Luke 6:35, Mark 6:46, Acts 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkness Before Dawn

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2024

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 10, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 3:14-21 The Darkness before Dawn Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Early this morning we sprang forward by one hour. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am Barabbas And Jesus' Last Words Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Recap of last message of Triumphal Entry • We looked at Matthews account of the Triumphal Entry, and • Zechariah’s prophesy of the coming Messiah found in Zechariah 9:9

Today, we will look at two events that occurred on Good Friday. • The setting free of Barabbas • Jesus’s last words while on the Cross. The setting free of Barabbas is found in all 4 Gospels. We’ll look @ Matthew’s account beginning in verse 15 of chapter 27. Read Matthew 27:15-26 -show video of I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

A Message Of Hope For Good Friday, Resurrection Day And Beyond

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 25, 2024

The celebrations of this week makes us reflect on the importance of two past events and one future event. Dr. Madana Kumar brings out the hope that we have as Christians

A message of Hope | Good Friday | Resurrection Day During the next week, we will celebrate two of the key founding events of Christianity. The Good Friday and the Easter / Resurrection Sunday. What makes these two events special? Paul established several churches during his three missionary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, John 17:24, Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 16:18-19, Hebrews 9:16-17, John 14:1-2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Colossians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gonna Get Me One

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 20, 2026

Jesus, in His tremendous love & compassion for souls was willing to go thru whatever He had to so that one soul could be rescued.

Matthew 9:35-38 NLT https://youtu.be/yzKighUf4UY?si=m48Ez_ib2n_R1Tqb From that one short scene I began hearing the heart of Jesus as He was making this journey personal & individual. This scene gives us just a glimpse into the price that was paid to reach people who are lost. People who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Evidence Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the significance of the cross as a symbol of Easter, highlighting its original use as a tool of execution and torture, and its transformation into a symbol of special meaning and beauty.

He is risen! I’m happy to see you this Resurrection Sunday! Does anyone have a new cross necklace? I’ve always thought that if you don’t like giving chocolate and bunnies, a cross could make a great gift for Easter morning. Whether you received it today or have worn it for years, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 15:17-21, Matthew 28:13

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Symbolism Of Cross, Easter Gifts

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Who Am I PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the freedom found in knowing and abiding in Christ's truth, and our identity as God's children, free from the bondage of sin.

Welcome, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to His word in the book of John, chapter 8, verses 31 to 36. It's in these verses that we find Jesus speaking to the Jews who had believed ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Freedom, Christ

What Is Your Greatest Boast? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 18, 2013

This is the last sermon in the Galatians series. It covers verses 11-18 and then reviews the lessons learned in the whole book.

Introduction: A. Today is Father’s Day, and we want to wish all of the fathers among us a Happy Father’s Day, and we pray that God will bless you with the wisdom, love, and strength needed for blessing your children. B. Let me ask you a question: Have you ever found yourself bragging ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Love God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007

Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Beverly Birchfield on Apr 7, 2012

Because we all the Lord Shepherd we must follow Him all the way to the cross and then to take up the cross.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD One, if not the most familiar scripture we know is the 23rd Psalm… 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

A Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013

The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.

1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Golgotha Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

Golgotha and Calvary are in fact the same place, they are inseparable. Neither can we separate the ugliness of the cross from the glory of the cross.

INTRO: 1. In taking a fresh look at what the bible says about the events surrounding the cross, I made an interesting discovery. 2. Three out of the four gospel accounts refer to the place that Jesus was crucified in the Hebrew tongue as “Golgotha.” a. Only in one account and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-39

Denomination: Pentecostal