Sermons on Crossing The Jordan:

The Suffering Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2025

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”. (Luke 19:38)

Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘the suffering of the Innocent’. Throughout the ages many people have asked the question ‘why do the innocent suffer?’ This question can only be adequately answered in the case of the Messiah because of the many revelations about His birth, life, death, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forsaken For Our Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

The cross shows the depth of sin and the height of God’s love. There, Jesus took our place so that guilt could be lifted and grace could be personal.

Introduction – A Little Girl’s Directions A little girl got lost on her way home. A policeman stopped and asked, “Can I help you?” She answered, “Just point me to the cross, and I’ll be able to find my way home.” Her house was near a church with a tall cross on its roof. That’s what the cross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power Of A Scandalous Message: Christ Crucified

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025

This sermon unpacks Paul's deliberate choice to preach "Christ crucified" in weakness, so that the resulting faith of his hearers would be undeniably anchored in the power of God alone.

Introduction: The Pressure to Impress Good evening, my brothers and sisters. We live in a world that is enchanted by the impressive. We are drawn to charismatic speakers, to brilliant arguments, to polished and professional presentations. From social media to the corporate boardroom, and yes, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Evidence Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the significance of the cross as a symbol of Easter, highlighting its original use as a tool of execution and torture, and its transformation into a symbol of special meaning and beauty.

He is risen! I’m happy to see you this Resurrection Sunday! Does anyone have a new cross necklace? I’ve always thought that if you don’t like giving chocolate and bunnies, a cross could make a great gift for Easter morning. Whether you received it today or have worn it for years, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 15:17-21, Matthew 28:13

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Symbolism Of Cross, Easter Gifts

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Destroying Heshbon (Deuteronomy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2024

Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.

Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Love God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007

Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013

The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.

1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Beverly Birchfield on Apr 7, 2012

Because we all the Lord Shepherd we must follow Him all the way to the cross and then to take up the cross.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD One, if not the most familiar scripture we know is the 23rd Psalm… 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

There Is Blessing In Surrendering

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

Before it even crossed our mind to surrender to God, He first loved us, by dying on the cross for our sins.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, surrender is an act of yielding or resigning your life or the possession of something into the power of another; to give up or to yield to the influence, passion, or power of another. I PARTLY DISAGREE. IN SURRENDERING TO GOD, IT IS TRUE THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Golgotha Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

Golgotha and Calvary are in fact the same place, they are inseparable. Neither can we separate the ugliness of the cross from the glory of the cross.

INTRO: 1. In taking a fresh look at what the bible says about the events surrounding the cross, I made an interesting discovery. 2. Three out of the four gospel accounts refer to the place that Jesus was crucified in the Hebrew tongue as “Golgotha.” a. Only in one account and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Victory Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 9, 2005

What does it mean to live in Victory every day of your life? How can I live in victory?

Living In Victory (Joshua 6:15-20) Intro: A. It was a victory that some people today deny could happen. They cannot understand how the Biblical account of the destruction of such a strong city could even be true. B. Seven times on the seventh day the children of Israel marched around the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Memorial

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

What will our personal living memorial bring to remembrance? Be sure your life is a memorial that won’t leave any doubt in minds of anyone where to follow you in eternity!

A Living Memorial 5/2719/07 AM Text: Selected texts Introduction Tomorrow is Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To The End Of Yourself

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 16, 2002

You are on a journey with God. Where are you going? You are on a journey to the end of yourself. Can you hear that annoying child in the backseat saying, "Are we there yet?"

The Journey to the End of Yourself Ruth 1 Intro: A test is coming to you and me. All our religious talk is about to be examined. What we really believe God already knows. The problem is we don’t know it. Pressure, disappointments, trials will reveal to others and us what we really believe. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Faith

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This message describes faith and the benefits of having faith in Christ.

Text: Hebrews 11:1,30; Joshua 6:1-10 Title: It Takes Faith! Illustration: It was a good answer that was once given by a poor woman to a minister who asked her, "What is faith?" She replied: "I am ignorant, and I cannot answer well, but I think it is taking God at His word." Faith is a daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30, Joshua 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember When

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006

Do you remember the good times in life? God told Joshua to make sure and remember by setting up a memorial. He said when your children ask, remind them of my goodness!

Remember When… OPEN: Every person, no matter who they are has struggles in life. Problems and difficult times come to everyone. Jesus said that “…in this life we will have trouble” (John 16:33) …and we know that Jesus didn’t lie. But you know, the opposite is also true… In this life we are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational