Sermons on Crucified At Calvary:

The 2nd Thief Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011

Both thieves on the cross insulted Jesus... to begin with. Why did the 2nd thief refuse to accept the love and promises of Christ? What drove him to curse Jesus even as he was dying?

When the police arrest a suspect – what’s the first thing they are required by law to do? That’s right - “read him his rights”. "You have a right to remain silent ..." etc. What’s the official name for that process? The Miranda Warning. When a suspect has been read his rights they often say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Were You There: Jesus The Crucified King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

An invitation to come to the cross and meet Jesus

Were You There? Good Friday, March 29, 2002 Intro: It is a haunting question – were you there? Of course, the literal answer for each of us is no, we weren’t actually present at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not like the witnesses we have just heard from. Not like Peter, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Friday - The Innocent One Is Condemned, Crucified, And Buried Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 4, 2022

On that Friday, of the last week of Jesus' earthly life, He was condemned, crucified, and buried. God's amazing plan for redemption and God's great love for us was on display through the awful events of that day. To follow Jesus requires that we pick up the cross daily and follow Him.

A. “I stand before the cross and wonder. I stand before the cross and fear. I kneel before the cross and weep. I pray before the cross and rejoice. To know the cross is to know Christ. To feel the cross is to feel Christ. To gaze at the cross is to gaze at Christ. To carry the cross is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Crucified Is God's Power!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2016

Why did that accident happen? If God is so good why didn't He step in & keep it from happening? God has the power to do it, doesn't He? If He has the power, then why didn't He? Does God really care about us?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 A. I thank God for this congregation for what you mean to me & for the privilege I have of serving here. I hope that you realize what a special blessing we have to be with each other, & to worship the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Him Save Himself (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2003

The Chief Preists and Teachers of the Law challenged Jesus to save Himself, come down off the cross... then they’d believe in Him. Why didn’t He do that?

OPEN: April 15th was just this past week, and I ran across this bit of information about the IRS that I wanted to share with you this morning. According to the "Newhouse News Service:" Over the past 193 years, the federal government has received approximately $4 million in unsolicited funds from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Meaning Of Christmas:the Day God Died (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

So many forget that we were not to celebrate the birth of Christ, it's nice that we do, but that is not why He came.

The real meaning of Christmas:the day God died (Part 2) Gentle reader, We are in a real war "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 23, 2020

It's not until self-denial reaches the point of no return and we have to abandon ourselves into the arms of God and we completely rely on God, that we can experience the delivering and saving power of Jesus.

THE POINT OF NO RETURN Mark 10:17-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUSE AND EFFECT 1. A surgeon, an architect, and a politician were arguing over whose profession is oldest. The surgeon said, “Eve was made from Adam’s rib, and that surely was a surgical operation.” 2. The architect said, “But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unexpected Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 1, 2018

Of all the things that were expected to happen the Friday after the triumphant entry, nobody expected these things.

An Unexpected Friday Nobody had expected this. It was only five days ago that the people of Jerusalem had welcomed Jesus as their Messiah. For three years Jesus had travelled throughout Israel. Preaching, teaching, healing the sick and feeding the hungry. He had quieted storms and cast out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2018

what is the gospel that must be shared and how?

How many of you have seen this guy? He was creative in being seen in big sporting events holding a sign with John 3:16 written on it. Many wondered what John 3:16 was! Many still do! What other fancy ways have you seen the Gospel shared today????? Here’s a clever one from a business………….. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mortificando La Carne

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 17, 2024

La carne y el espirítu del ser humano son enemigos brutales. Solamente por el hecho de crucificar la carne, puede ser libre el espíritu para glorificar a Dios.

Mortificando La Carne Efesios 2:2,3 2 en los cuales anduvisteis en otro tiempo, conforme a la corriente de este mundo, conforme al príncipe de la potestad del aire, el espíritu que ahora opera en los hijos de desobediencia; (RVG04) 3 entre los cuales también todos nosotros vivimos ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Up In Flames... Praise Soon Fades

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2023

Ever wander what happens to all the palm branches when the PRAISE fades into the cry of CRUCIFY? There is a tradition to burn the palm branches and save the ashes for ASH WEDNESDAY. PRAISE VS CRUCIFY?

GOING UP IN FLAMES… HOW SOON CAN PRAISE FADE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) In this lesson we go from the PASSOVER to JERUSALEM via the avenue of praise to the road of crucify. TEXT: John 12:12 On the next day much people that were come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:20, John 12:12-17, Luke 19:28-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mount Up Airborne Calvary Mount Up

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 25, 2021

Today we are grunt soldiers in the foxholes of life, but one day we shall be airborne!

I AM A SOLDIER "I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith , prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Corinthians 7:29, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, Revelation 12:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 4: Csi Calvary: Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2019

Who killed Jesus? This might seem a question with a simple answer. It is not. This sermon turns us into detectives investigating who the real killers of Jesus were.

Sermon 4: CSI Calvary: Who Killed Jesus? Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 14, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also, an 11-second mpg of the Who’s CSI theme song is available if you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001

The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-44, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible