Sermons on Crossing:

Tetelestai

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 19, 2003

When Jesus spoke the words, "it is finished!" from the cross, He took care of our eternal destiny once and for all.

How are you at completing projects? My life and house are littered with my half-completed projects – books to read, pictures to hang, messes to clean - even harder now that we have a baby Our “to-do” lists are more like “never-do” lists Mt. Rushmore – supposed to be portrayed to the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 9:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.

The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002

The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Have You Given A Party And Nobody Came?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Apr 22, 2002

Illustrated sermon using a table decorated for a party (representing an empty life of religion) and a cross (representing a life given to Christ in relationship).

TEXT: John 18:28 They led Jesus therefore from Caiphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium in order that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. INTRODUCTION Give brief history of Passover and why it was instituted. Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, John 18:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resisting The Truth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 21, 2003

Religion hung Jesus on a cross. It is time to stop and ask the question, "Is the Holy Spirit in our churches or is religion our God?"

March 23, 2002 Morning Service Text: John 11:45-57 Subject: Unbelief Title: Resisting the Truth I’m proud to be from Missouri. The nickname, "The Show-Me State" has always had a lot of meaning to me. I don’t think that it refers to a state full of doubting Thomases. On the contrary, I think it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"They Watched Him There"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

“They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

This is an outline form of the series of trials Jesus experience from the time of His arrest in the Garden until He was senctenced to death on the cross.

Legal Trials of Jesus Christ Violations of the Law 1. Criminal cases must be tried and completed during daylight hours. 2. Criminal cases could not be tried during the Passover season. 3. Only a verdict of “NOT GUILTY” could cause a case to be finished on the day it was begun. One night ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-67

Denomination: Baptist

How To Simplify Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2006

Living in the reality of the cross, of God’s love and forgiveness enables us to let go of the baubles and bangles of life and live simply.

1 Timothy 6:6-16 “How to Simplify Your Life” INTRODUCTION Arizona takes a little getting used to. I don’t mean the struggle to acclimate to pleasant, bugless evenings spent around the pool, or not shoveling twenty inches of snow in January. I’m not even thinking about adjusting to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Endless Peace Of The Gospels: Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 24, 2006

The centerpiece of the gospels is the cross. The masterpiece of the gopsels is the resurection. The centerpiece and the masterpiece when accepted lead to the Endless peace of the Gospels: A reltionship with God

Intro: Peace, it seems like a fairy tale. Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornados. How can there be peace? It seems the longer our lives last the more chaotic our lives become. Have you ever thought that the rise in conflict both at home and abroad is due to the absence of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostes: El Llenamiento De La Iglesia

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 24, 2006

2nd in a series of messages from Joel 2:28-32; also cross ref Acts 2:1-4

Pentecostes: El llenamiento de la Iglesia Hechos 2:1-4 En a tradicion Judia, el dia de Pentecostes era un festival de cosecha que ocurria 50 años despues de la Pascua. Entonces el nombre Pentecostes significa 50. Joel hablo acerca del derramamiento del Espiritu Santo en Joel 2:28-32. Y esta ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Shout Heard "Round The World

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 18, 2006

Jesus died and rose on purpose to save us, and His salvation is already with us. The cross and the empty tomb are necessary for our forgiveness.

“The Shout Heard ‘Round the World: HE IS RISEN!” Acts 10:34-43 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Easter brings up life-and-death concerns. A Canadian scientist said, “I have only two questions to ask: One, has anyone ever defeated death? And two, did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Christ Will Return To Earth! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2008

Christmas day will be meaningless without the return of Christ to earth to complete what was done in that manger, on that cross, from that grave, and in His church!

The world celebrates Christmas on December 25. But some will argue, with strong conviction, that Jesus was actually born on January 6! Does the date really matter? No matter the date, what’s important is that God became a human being on earth! Without His birth on earth, Jesus would not have been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church And Eucharist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2009

the Church is able to celebrate and worship the mystery of Christ in the Eucharist “precisely because Christ first gave himself to her in the sacrifice of the Cross.

January 12, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis Through His Divine Son, the Father created the world. Through the same Son, He also recreated the world, once Jesus had been made–in the words of the letter to the Hebrews–perfect (complete) through suffering. “The Fathers of the Church often meditated on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Property Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 6, 2008

I am the Property of Jesus Christ, I am chained from the inside and so are you. It is all because of the Cross of Christ.

Property Of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God