Sermons on Cross The Line:

"Thirst"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011

A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

“Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Chris Binion on Mar 30, 2014

Jesus words on the cross teaches us about trusting in God and our identity found in Him

Psalm 22 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent.3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.4 Our fathers trusted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-45

Denomination: *other

Behold, Your Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 23, 2014

The King who rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, was enthroned on a Cross on Friday, and is also the King,Resurrected

Behold, Your Resurrected King Romans 1: 1-7, Psalm 2 Romans 1: 1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2018

As Jesus departed this world via the cross, He did so anticipating the presence of His Father

1. Luke 23.44-49 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Appeal For Christian Unity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2016

A call for unity based in our common experience of Christ, our baptism into Him, and the preaching of the cross.

AN APPEAL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. The Apostle Paul had heard from some members of the household of Chloe that cliques were forming in the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:11). A report from Chloe was evidently serious enough to raise Paul’s concerns; and at the same time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Belong”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 27, 2020

We all belong to God and if so we belong to the cross. All can belong to God.

Corinthians 1:10-18 “I Belong” 1. Paul pleads Belong To Unity “No Divisions Among you” • Paul writes, “10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,that all of you should be in agreement . • Paul continues to say, “there should be no divisions among you, • He says on the other hand “you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

On Mission!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2019

This message focuses on Jesus prayer for his church. He prays this prayer before going to the cross.

Title: “The Mission” *Jesus prays for his (jr.) partners in the mission of God, the Father.” See also John 20:21 “as the father has sent me, I am sending you.” Read Text Here... John 17 The context/background ? Jesus is soon to be arrested... (“the hour has come...”) Lesslie Newbigin, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2018

Jesus's last words on the cross are words that make me thankful for His death, Burial, and Resurrection.

“Thankful for Jesus’s Words “It is finished." (John 19:30) • I am so thankful for three words that Jesus said and those three words are “It Is Finished” To bring to an end to complete Greek word tetelestai (To Tell Les Tie) 1. "It is finished" meant all the world can be forgiven if we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist

Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015

This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Though Jesus Were A Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2013

To show that our sufferings were already taken by JESUS on the Cross so we will no longer suffer.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still suffering? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our sufferings were already taken by JESUS on the Cross so we will no longer suffer. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:8 (Amplified Bible) 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned [active, special] obedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Begins Last Journey To Jerusalem Via. Samaria And Galilee Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 8, 2017

Jesus, in the company of His disciples, is on His way to Jerusalem for the final Passover and his appointment with the Cross.

Samaria, Galilee Lesson: Begins Last Journey to Jerusalem via. Samaria and Galilee Luke 17:11 (Luke 17:11) And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Jesus, in the company of His disciples, is on His way to Jerusalem for the final ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#64 Forsaken For Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 6, 2022

On the cross, God forsook God. The results of this once-in-eternity event were stupendous for us.

#64 Forsaken for Us Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 6, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. BIBLE READING: Isaiah 53:3-6 TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41, Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 10, 2023

There are several blessings made available through the precious blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross of Calvary.

The Blessings of the Blood of Jesus Study Text: Hebrews 10:16 - 22. Introduction: - In ancient times, the crucifixion was one of the most brutal punishments that Romans imposed on criminals. The victim was severely tortured and ultimately nailed to a wooden cross. -. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Down By The Dry Riverbed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2025

The crossing of the Jordan by Israel to enter the Promised Land is an intriguing story. But what can it mean to us?

Back in the 1920’s the US Govt began talking about controlling the flooding of a river in the West called the Colorado. They intended to build the largest dam ever constructed in the US, and they also wanted this dam to supply electricity and a stable water supply to the growing population in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anything We Are Commanded To Do By God Must Be For Our Own Good

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2024

You are worth the price of God’s own Son on the cross. Don’t forget it.

Friday of the 23rd Week in Course 2024 Why do we exist? That’s a question that could be at the end of the endless list of questions our children aim at us when they are about three years old. I can’t claim that any of my girls asked it, but we should all do so, at least before we are in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Catholic