Sermons on Cross Of Calvary:

Symbols Of Semblance Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

Our will and God’s will are as two separate pieces of wood; so long as both lie side by side there is no cross; but put them across one another, and then there is a cross. We must take up the cross Christ lays on us if we would be His disciples. Whenever

Illustration: The deepest demonstration of love is to willingly sacrifice oneself for the benefit of another. There is a story about Pat Thorne who was a sniper atop a tree, saw a platoon of Canadian soldiers walking on a road in the direction of a German contingent. Wanting to warn them and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Take Up My Cross?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009

This sermon looks at both what it means, and also what it does not mean, for us to take up our cross for Jesus.

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd following him, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (8:34). It’s hard for us to hear those words in the same way that those following Jesus heard it. The context is that Peter has just recognised that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 30, 2009

The relationship between God and humanity was broken. The cross is able to heal that relationship.

To receive free weekly sermons by email, contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ Reconciliation is the act of God whereby He does away with the HOSTILITY between a sinner and Himself and establishes PEACE. THE GOD BEHIND THE CURTAIN “Hang the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

'amazing Place, Amazing Grace, Amazing Faith' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 10, 2009

Learning from the bad guy who turned to Jesus in the nick of time...

Introduction Recently in the online Guardian Newspaper (UK) they did research to discover who the nation’s top 10 baddies were... Who do you think are in the nations top 10 baddie list? You may be surprised! (The congregation guesses who’s on the list...) Top 10 Scariest Baddies 1. White Witch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 29, 2010

When we're tempted to focus on lesser things than the cross of Christ, Paul's closing argument in Galatians is a helpful reality check.

Yesterday 15 of us from this church gathered to pray and then to go out into the community. 12 in total went out and 3 stayed back both to pray for the teams that went out and to prepare a remarkably yummy lunch for the team on its return. We went out in teams of 2, and we went out for one reason. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Exclusiveness Of Your Faith

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jul 14, 2013

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead.

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead. If Your Faith is Not tailored in the Work in which Christ done on the Cross, then your faith is insufficient for the Working of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“the Ultimate Question” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2015

What will you do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?

I like to have a good crowd on Sunday morning. Much of what we do as a church in done in the effort to enlarge our Sunday crowd. In fact, some accuse the American church of being so focused on drawing crowds that we’re tempted to water down the truth. Contrast that with Jesus. Whenever we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

The completion of the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross.

IT IS FINISHED JN 19:30 . John 19:30 (NKJV) 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. 1. THE PERSON OF SIN HAS BEEN DEFEATED- SATAN’S DEFEAT WAS COMPLETE WHEN JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS: GOD MADE 3 PROMISES WHEN ADAM SINNED ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: *other

They Watched Him There

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE CROSS

Matthew 27: 26 - 44 THEY WATCHED HIM THERE v. 35 - 36 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Holiness

I Am A Soldier (In The Army Of The Lord!

Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Sep 26, 2017

Followings Jesus and taking up the cross daily.

I am a soldier (IN THE ARMY OF THE LORD!) 2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Scripture is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Came To Take Away Sin Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 25, 2019

We all have broken the laws and commands of God. As a result, we stand guilty and condemned before Him. But Christ came to take away our sin.

Jesus came into the world to deal with sin A. The reason Jesus came into this world to die for us. 1. Essentially, and primarily, Jesus came to deal with 2 great problems: Sin and death. Rom 8:1-2. 2. They are interlinked. Sin led to death. 3. But the main problem is sin. 4. See Matt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 1:25, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices, Choices, Choices!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 30, 2019

Choices, choices, choices! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Choice #1: Slavery or Freedom? (vs 1). Choice #2: Law or Grace (vs 2-6). Choice #3: Circumcision or the Cross (vs 7-12) Choice #4: The Spirit or the Flesh (vs 13-15) SERMON BODY Ill: • Herbert Asquith was British Liberal prime minister from 1908 to 1916, • He was in charge and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-15

Denomination: Brethren

Grace Is Greater Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 4, 2018

We have to experience God’s grace to understand it.

Title: Grace Is Greater Place: BLCC Date: 1/7/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15 CT: We have to experience God’s grace to understand it. [Screen 1] FAS: I am a firm believer in following Jesus. I could preach about following Jesus every week and be correct in what I need to do. Truth is known, I do preach ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship Principles In Leviticus, Part 1 Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2018

Can Christians, who worship in a very different manner from ancient Israel, learn anything about worship from the book of Leviticus? What are important principles of worship from Leviticus?

Prelude The book of Leviticus is about worship. Can Christians, who worship in a very different manner from ancient Israel, learn anything about worship from the book of Leviticus? What are important principles of worship from Leviticus? Purpose: Let’s learn to worship God from the first inspired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Affection Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2018

The cross displays God's universal affection for all of us; God's personal affection for each of us; and our affection for Jesus and one another.

1. “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.” 2. If we had been in Jerusalem on the Friday Jesus was crucified, how close to the cross would we have stood? a. Matthew 26.30-32 (cf. Zechariah 13.7) 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ