Sermons on Crossing The Jordan:

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001

This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

"The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 7, 2001

Important matters about the cross of Christ: the priority, the pain, and the power of the cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST Mark 15:21-39 INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2001

In this message we will see how the cross took one thief from condemnation to paradise.

“Saved By The Cross” Charles Colson in his book Kingdoms In Conflict, tells how Back before the collapse of communism the government of Poland issued an order that all crucifixes were to be removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus did not die on the Cross so that we can live a defeated life, Paul says that Jesus nailed all of that to the Cross

Nailed to the Cross Col: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life, is listening to defeated Christians. We ether have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t over come. Or we have place so many added restrictions ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of The Cross

Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 14, 2001

Sermon for Resurrection Sunday 2001.

Consequences of the Cross Luke 23:44-49; 24:1-7 I. Introduction Luke tells us "And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour." Much of the specter of the cross is hidden by that darkness. But the consequences of the cross can be clearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Divide Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001

An Easter sermon from Romans 6

Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Rea on May 1, 2001

It speaks of what the cross reveals to us while Jesus hung there.

THE REVELATION OF THE CROSS LUKE 23:35-43 If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Roads

Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001

Christians who carry their crosses win the attention of the world.

Sermon: "CROSS ROADS" Rev. D. Anderson Jer. 15:15-21; Ro. 12:1-8; Matthew 16:21-26 + + + These words of our Lord which I am about to read again are not very popular within our self-indulgent generation: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Symbols Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What does the cross symbolize?

INTRODUCTION  When we look at a cross today what do we think about? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see a cross?  What do we think when we see a person wearing a cross around their neck or in their ear lobes?  Does the cross stand for something to us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 26, 2002

Calling people to a deeper commitment to God and each other on our 91st Anniversary Commitment Sunday.

Commitment Sunday February 11, 2002 The Cross of Commitment Luke 9:23 It may be hard to imagine the renowned theologian J.I. Packer sitting in a hot tub, but that is where he is when he makes this quote: “The other day ...as I sat there savoring hot tubness, cracking small jokes and adjusting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

@thecross Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

The cross, the center of Christianity, spans the divide of history and the bridge between fallen man and a holy God.

I. INTRODUCTION The focus of our preaching must be on the cross of Christ. There are many ideas, philosophies, or political opinions that the enemy would like to have us focus our preaching on. But it is imperative that the "foolishness of the cross" be central to all that we declare. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

Double Cross

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

You can only get the right perspective on the cross if you look at it from two angles: from the angle of suffering and sacrifice, and the angle of resurrection and victory.

DOUBLE CROSS Did you know that some people are right-eyed and some people are left-eyed? It’s true. Point at something 10 or 20 feet away - that’s right, hold out your finger. Then close your left eye. If you don’t have to move your finger, you’re right-eyed. If you have to move your finger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Symbol Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001

For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary At The Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

Examination of the events of Mary at her son’s execution.

This is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day cannot be celebrated without a good understanding the mystery of what Motherhood is. Motherhood goes beyond any physical labor, pains and carrying a baby for nine months. A mother’s role is much greater. There are those who serve not as a birth mother, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt would often

NAILED TO THE CROSS TEXT: Col 2:13-15 INTRODUCTION: In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15