Sermons on Crossing The Jordan:

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Responses To The Cross Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2003

Luke tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the participants in the drama. As we see the death of Jesus from their perspective we become aware of the varied responses to the cross.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 65 “Responses To The Cross” Luke 23:26-43 In the last message (Sunday evening) we witnessed that Pilate had determined Jesus to be innocent. It was his desire to release Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jul 23, 2003

The meaning of the Cross is revealed by the miracles of the Cross.

If thousands of Jews were crucified why do we only remember one of them? Perhaps we can find out as we look at these miracles of the Cross. A. The Sun Darkened. (45) Jesus was put on the Cross at 9 o’clock in the morning. At noon an utter darkness settled in. This was not a sandstorm or an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 Crosses

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound.

The 3 Crosses Text: Luke 23.33-43 Thesis: To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound. Introduction: (1) One of the scenes of the crucifixion that has always stood out to me involved the 2 thieves between whom Jesus was crucified. (2) Let us note the 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections On The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

reflections on the cross

REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004

God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

“For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Preaching Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

“The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not A Pretty Cross

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005

21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-35

Denomination: Apostolic

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 Beauty Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006

The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cup Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

After viewing a screening of the Passion movie by Mel Gibson I wrote this sermon in my hotel room that night.

The Cup of the Cross- (to win the world) Show preview of Passion. - Cant get away from the cross. - Awakened at 5:30 Matt 26:36-24 -How serious are we about our cup? If you knew what you had to do for one of your closest friends to be saved., would you do it? Jesus knew - it was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Cross Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Forrest Gump kept his nose into the waves or the storm would have turned his boat over or ripped it apart. Do you feel like that sometimes? Like your life is in the middle of a storm and you are not sure if you are able to handle it. Look to the Cro

Ever heard of a “Gumpism”? For example , “Blue clear sky”. Not clear blue sky. That was the theme of a George Strait song, but the movie , “Forrest Gump”, has several fascinating features. Remember when he returned from the war to start the Bubba - Gump shrimp company? “Shrimp cocktail, shrimp ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist