Sermons on Crossing The Jordan:

The Empty Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

In all human history Jesus Christ was the only one qualified to die for the sins of mankind.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To appreciate resurrection, must His understand death w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death not significant In all human history … Jesus the man, who was Christ the God, was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2011

God,s purpose for the cross of Christ.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS The cross is 1. The centre of God’s purpose for us. Deliverance from this present evil age. Gal.1: 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010

Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of The Cross.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

The Cross – The Scheme Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 28, 2012

a fresh look at the cross and what it means

I PETER1:18-20 I. Notice WHEN THE CROSS WAS CONCEIVED (20A) II. Notice WHAT THE CROSS WOULD COST (19) III. Notice WHOM THE CROSS WOULD CONCERN (20B) A. Precious because of WHAT WAS GIVEN FOR US B. Precious because of WHAT WAS GAINED BY US ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Purposes Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 1, 2011

The cross was in view even before there was a single tree from which to make it. We can identify a few purposes or functions of the cross in these verses: The Cross demonstrates God's Justice and Mercy, and Gives Him all the credit!

Cross Purposes Romans 3:25-31 25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about the atonement available to all on the Cross of Jesus Christ.

What I want you to do is to take your Bibles now, and turn to Colossians chapter 2—would you do that? It’s important that you turn to the Scripture—Colossians chapter 2. You know how to find Colossians. Do you get confused? I’ve told you this before: “General Electric ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Devastation Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Devastation Of The Cross Matthew 27:26-44 I. The Cruelty (27:26-31) Illegal by the Roman soldiers A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer, insurrectionist B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5 C. The Soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011

We make the sign of the cross in our worship to show the embrace of the Blessed Trinity around our persons and our community.

Monday of 12th Week in Course June 20, 2011 the Spirit of the Liturgy Abraham, first called Abram, is named as our father in faith in the Roman Canon. What that means as we look back on him from the perspective of Jesus is that he offered himself as a gift to God more than he offered his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gazing At The Cross

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 1, 2011

Let us never become so mature in Christ that we forget the foundation of the Cross upon which our salvation rests.

Gazing at the Cross, Galatians 6:12-18 Introductory Sentence On the anvil of the Cross, human sin is crushed and God’s love displayed. On the anvil of the Cross new lives are forged as we are reborn in Christ. On the anvil of the Cross Satan’s power is destroyed. Introduction It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Cost Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: *other

Grace And The Cross Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011

The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross In Heaven

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 9, 2011

Jesus in heaven.

THE CROSS IN HEAVEN The title given to Christ the Lamb is used 28 times in Revelation, presents our Lord in his sacrificial aspect, and thus constitutes wherever it is used a direct reference to the cross. (1.)The cross is our only title ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Destination - The Cross

Contributed by Bill Burress on Apr 15, 2011

The death of Jesus was pre-arranged as to when, where, and how He would die for us. This message describes how those events were filled exactly.

I owe this message to the teachings of Gary Johnson and thank him for sharing his vast knowledge. “Destination - The Cross” The other day I was reading letters to God from little kids and I felt this one was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ