Sermons on cross life: showing 226-240 of 197,054

The Burden Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus says, happy are those who take following me seriously enough to bear the burden of the cross. Take up the cross and follow me Jesus said, and His demand is still the same today, and the promise is still the same, that those who suffer with Christ shall also reign with Him.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A heavy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

The Uplift Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: *other

Cross Carrying

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 17, 2003

Jesus instructs us, if we want to be a follower, to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow.

2 Lent B Mark 8:31-38 16 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen Just verses before we have Peter declaring, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God!” Jesus is the Messiah, the one who has come to save his people, to lift them above the “oppressor’s rod”, to bring about the Kingdom of God where the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross-Over.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2022

In order to leave the land of Egypt, Israel had to cross over the Red Sea. In order to enter the promised land, these Hebrews had to cross over the Jordan River.

The Cross-Over. Joshua 3:14-17NKJV Before you can physically crossover an obstacle, or possibly a barrier, you have to be willing to leave familiar. For if the familiar is holding you down, it’s time to crossover. You've heard it said, “People who live in the mountains, wish they lived near ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003

Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Blood

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 10, 2022

The importance of blood in God's plan of salvation for mankind.

The Cross of the Blood 1 John 1:1-7 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Compelling Cross

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 12, 2005

The Crucifixion from Simon, the Cyrene’s, view.

Luke 23:26 -- “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.” l. THE FRIDAY SCENE • The Date. . . . . Friday, April 11, 32 A. D. • The Time. . . . . . Between nine and ten in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The message shows that the death of Jesus at our hands was necessary for us to be forgiven. It shows some of the reasons men have given as scriptural and shows that the do not have to understand the why of it to be forgiven

SALVATION FROM A TO Z Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Message 2 FORGIVENESS AT THE CROSS “Without the shedding of blood there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Cross!

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that looks at the cross and it’s impact on our lives.Concludes with a little poem that you might find helpful - I wrote it so it isn’t Wordsworth.

The surprising Cross We live in the twenty first century. There are things that we value in this culture and things that we don’t. One of the most least desirable things to have in your neighbourhood is a prison. Nothing is more likely to drop your property values than the building of a prison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Solders Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 25, 2018

Who should serve like the military men do.

SOLDERS OF THE CROSS 1.Take up. Matthew 10: 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

In all human history Jesus Christ was the only one qualified to die for the sins of mankind.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To appreciate resurrection, must His understand death w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death not significant In all human history … Jesus the man, who was Christ the God, was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Crosses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus at the cross, inviting us to find healing, hope, and grace in His crucifixion.

Welcome, beloved, welcome. Pull up a chair and settle in. Here in this sacred space, we gather to engage with the Word of God, to lean in and listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to wrestle with the text, to grapple with its truth, and to allow it to shape us, mold us, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Topics: Three Crosses

The Kaleidoscope Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

What varied thoughts and feelings moved the hearts of those who stood that day beholding the cross of Calvary! A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson (1843-1919).

What varied thoughts and feelings moved the hearts of those who stood that day beholding the cross of Calvary! We can perceive the cruel heartlessness with which the Roman soldiers drove the nails and reared the cross, interested only in getting their share of the petty spoil for which they cast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35

Denomination: *other

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