Sermons on Crossing Jordan:

There's Room At The Cross

Contributed by Larry Eaton on Oct 18, 2000

VS. 6 WHEN THE LORD PRICKS YOUR HEART , ANSWER HIM.

VS. 6 WHEN THE LORD PRICKS YOUR HEART , ANSWER HIM. VS.7 let the lost & worldly man leave his sin &ungodly thoughts, the Lord will grant you a full pardon; READ PSALMS 32:1-5 VS. 8-9 GODS OMNISCIENCE IS EXPLAINED, WHILE GOD REVEALS HIMSELF THROUGH HIS WORD, HE IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE IN HIS WAYS & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

The Whip, Hammer & Cross

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Communion/Cross/Jesus

“The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Mark 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming Of The Cross.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Apr 18, 2001

The first time the Cross came to you was for Salvation, the second time the Cross comes to you is for Service.

When you came to the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, you came for Salvation and or forgiveness of sins. Sometime in the Christian life the Cross will come to you for Service or Persecution for His Name’s sake. The passages here say that we must not put anyone above the Savior. If we put God second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowns, The Cross, And The Crime

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001

Jesus did in fact commit a crime. He was and still is guilty of that same crime.

The Crowns, The Cross, and The Crime Today, I wish to explore these three avenues of thinking as we celebrate this Easter Sunday. I wish to expose a Crown that you haven’t noticed, and discuss the Cross in a way that you haven’t thought of, and prove to you that Jesus in fact, was guilty of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29, 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Substitute On The Center Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001

The major theme is that Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. The story of Barabbas brings new meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement.

Sermon.975 “The Substitute On The Center Cross” Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Theme: Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. Barabbas brings to meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 The story of Barabbas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001

When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 22, 2003

A scriptural examination of WHY Christ had to suffer and die on the cross.

The Divine Necessity of the Cross Introduction I want to start tonight with two words. Words. What are they? They are the vehicles of thought--the means by which we communicate with one another. They are also the means by which God communicates to us--the Bible is a large collection of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21, Mark 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Life In The Cross

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

This sermon takes the four letters of LIFE and uses each one to call us to a deeper commitment in our relationship with Christ. Each directive are reflections that come straight from the cross. Love - Invitation of Suffering - Forgiveness - Eternal Life

* Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people are these (1) Do you know Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Cross Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003

Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Through Jerusalem To The Cross

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter - The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

The message of the cross is the manifestation of God’s wise plan to save all mankind from sin and death.

Easter - THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS This morning’s message as we draw close to resurrection Sunday is entitled “The Wisdom of the Cross” Text: 1 Cor. 1:23-25 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, [24] but to those whom God has called, both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

255 - Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses At Calvary

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001

The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:11

Denomination: Baptist