Sermons on Cross:

Conquered At The Cross Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 4, 2008

God has gloriously given us kingdom authority. Even though the first Adam legally lost it, the second Adam, the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ righteously regained what was lost by Adam.

Turn your Bibles Romans 5:15-19 Title: Conquered at the Cross Theme: Grasping Kingdom Authority in the Cross of Christ Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Listen as I read Romans 5:15-19, “But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

This sermon explores the fact that everything changes in our lives once we come to truly know God.

Crossing Over Galatians 4: 1-11 1. There comes a time that we, as believers, receive our full inheritance (1-7). A. Under Roman Law a child was not of age until 14. B. At the age of 14 he was of age but did not inherit his full rights until 25. C. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Show the importance of discipleship after the cross

Title: Beyond the Cross Theme: To show the importance of true discipleship. Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 31, 2003

Paul often changed his style of preaching. (1 Cor. 9:22) But he NEVER changed his message. (Gal. 1:8) There is only one message. (1 Cor. 2:2)

The Message of the Cross Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION Illustration: Once there was a little girl who always wore a bright, shiny cross around her neck which she proudly displayed for all to see. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Business Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005

Typically we see the cross from the viewpoint of the suffering of Jesus, this message invites the hearer to see that mission is a key part of the business of the cross.

“The Business of the Cross” (Special thanks to Dr. Kent R. Hunter with David L. Bahn, Confessions of a Church Growth Enthusiast, (Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, 1997 for many of the insights of this message) Romans 3:21-25a 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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 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

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2008

Step into the water, observe a miracle, and enter the land of milk and honey. This was a huge victory, but they had many more victories to win. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Step into the Water Joshua 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StepIntoTheWater.html The children of Israel are ready to leave the wilderness for good and claim their Canaan, the Promised Land of abundance and victory...the land of milk and honey. Joshua 5:6 For the children of Israel walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Terror Of The Cross

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon explores the Suffering Christ endured to pay the price for sin.

“THE TERROR OF THE CROSS” TEXT: Mark 14:32-36, "And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith unto them, My soul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cross-Perspective Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 12, 2008

In order to love in action (not just principle or feeling) as Jesus did and commends us to follow, we must first see the people and world around us as Jesus sees them - from the perspective of the cross.

CROSS-PERSPECTIVE Second in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 6, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: - As we celebrate this Independence Day weekend, it is fitting that we take a few moments to reflect on our view of our own place in this world. VIDEO: “What Inspires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And The Crowd

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

This message looks at the different types of people gathered at the foot of the cross, and encourages everyone to find themselves in that crowd.

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

A message to explore the internal agony of the Savior as He hung on the Cross.

Text: Psalm 22:1-8 The Prayer of the Cross: Here we find in the narrative a vivid portrayal of Christ’s isolation, the abandonment of His Father with which He endured upon the tree. Some of these words were spoken from the cross, others were the substance of internalized prayer offered in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal