Sermons on Cross Identity:

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 19, 2012

We need to get back to the basics of our faith and talk about the way of the Cross. I saw myself with a laminated Cross in front of me. We need to pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

The Way Of The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross - Substitution Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

On the cross the penalty of sin was removed, the partition of sin was removed and the power of sin was removed.

THE CROSS - SUBSTITUTION Actor Kevin Bacon recounted when his 6-year-old son saw Footloose for the first time: He said, "Hey, Dad, you know that thing in the movie where you swing from the rafters of that building? That’s really cool, how did you do that?" I said, "Well, I didn’t do that part--it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Crook At The Cross

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 28, 2010

The power of Jesus to save is manifested through the redemption of a convicted thief.

A CROOK AT THE CROSS Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 utilizing 7 different scenarios. a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: *other

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 20, 2009

The message of the cross is the power of God unto salvation.

Title: The message of the Cross “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.”(1 Corinthians 1v18) “Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blood Of The Cross

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009

SERMON OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST

THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS COLOSSIANS 1:20 – AND HAVING MADE PEACE THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS, THAT ALL BEINGS IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH WOULD BE RECONCILED OR BROUGHT BACK TO GOD. WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS THAT WAS GIVEN ON ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching The Cross

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 15, 2009

Intro: Church’s (MY) Commission (v17)

1. We Preach The Cross (v18) a. 1 Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” i. The only message we have / we preach ii. No philosophy b. (v18) “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scandal Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 30, 2008

God delivers his people from the failure of self-sufficiency by the work of Messiah.

Scripture Introduction We enter an “inner sanctuary” when we open our Bibles to John 13. J. C. Ryle: “In every age the contents of these chapters have been justly regarded as one of the most precious parts of the Bible. They have been the meat and drink, the strength and comfort of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cross Examination

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus acts on the cross are examined. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.

Cross Examination Mark 15:21-39 Introduction It was time for Jesus to be crucified. He had been beaten with fists, had his hair pulled out, He had been flogged to the point of death. He was a mass of bleeding, raw and opened flesh. It is a miracle that He is still able to carry His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009

“foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

The importance of the cross of Christ.

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS I Corinthians 1:18-2:5 “The message of the cross is foolishness to the unbeliever, but it demonstrates the power and wisdom of God to the believer” Robert Fulton in a move known as “Fulton’s Folly” tried to launch a steamboat in the Seine River in France in 1803. It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship Of The Cross

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd Or The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The second message in this series deals with peer pressure.

I. Introduction a. “If your friend jumps off a cliff would you?” b. Personal Story c. The World’s view of Peer Pressure i. You must look, act and dress a certain way ii. Live the way you want d. Statistic – 26% of student find Peer Pressure to be a major issue in their life II. Effects of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of The Cross

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008

The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist