Sermons on Crucified Savior:

Be Bold For Christ

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

We need to be bold for Christ and His Church!

AW Tozer said, “The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather they will say, "This is truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may!" How many times have you had the chance to witness to someone about Christ and failed to do so because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

The whole world will one day see the real “Shock and Awe” of God’s power.

THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Matthew 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At The Cross... Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

At the cross of Christ is forgiveness and wholeness.

At the Cross is Forgiveness Luke 19:37-44 Introduction Luke 19:37-43 Last week we bean a series looking at the cross. We saw at the cross was the most expressive way God could show his love to mankind. By way of laying down his life, Jesus took the most horrible, and painful way of dying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Emmaus Road

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 6, 2024

traveling from despair to hope

THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever been to Emmaus? Lana and I have been there a few times. And I believe that most of you have been there to. If you haven’t been there yet, pack your bags there’s a road trip just ahead. Where is Emmaus? It’s the place where dreams go to die. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus at the cross, inviting us to find healing, hope, and grace in His crucifixion.

Welcome, beloved, welcome. Pull up a chair and settle in. Here in this sacred space, we gather to engage with the Word of God, to lean in and listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to wrestle with the text, to grapple with its truth, and to allow it to shape us, mold us, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Topics: Three Crosses

How Jesus Sets Us Free

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Oct 17, 2013

The Christian finds personal freedom at the Cross of Christ

How Jesus sets us Free The Christian life is based on certain principles that provide us success in the after life, but also here on earth. This is where we learn about the importance of the Cross of Christ. When we refer to the “Cross”, we are talking about a foundation of Christianity which is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: *other

Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' crucifixion, emphasizing the depth of God's love and the redemption it offers to humanity.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to be reminded of His great love for us? A love that was so profound, so deep, that it led Him to the cross, a place of unimaginable pain and suffering. Yet, it was through this ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Topics: Condemnation

I Will Glory In The Cross

Contributed by David Carter on Apr 2, 2012

A SERMON ON THE CROSS

I WILL GLORY IN THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:14 - BUT GOD FORBID THAT I SHOULD GLORY OR BOAST, SAVE IN THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, BY WHOM THE WORLD IS CRUCIFIED UNTO ME, AND I UNTO THE WORLD. PAUL HAD MUCH THAT HE COULD HAVE BOASTED ABOUT. HE WAS THE CHURCH'S GREATEST PREACHER, THE GREATEST ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Died For Our Sins Lesson 32 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2018

The gospel is the Good News that Jesus died, was buried and He rose again

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Approximately four hours after trials began, Jesus was executed. 2. It is doubtful Jesus’ followers understood the meaning of His crucifixion. The gospel is the Good News that Jesus died, was buried and He rose again (1 Cor. 15:1-3). 3. The cross has become the crossroad of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Defeat Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

What happens when we lose God's presence?

A. ONE MAN’S SIN DEFEATED MANY: JOSHUA 7, 8 1. One person’s sin leads to total defeat (7:1-11). Not his influence on godly people, but his influence on God. 2. One private sin hurts you and others. “The men of Ai smote (Israel) them” (7:5). 3. Private sin begins with what you see. “I saw a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Our Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 15, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from The Exchanged Life perspective.

This morning I want to take us on a journey to the cross. And I don’t know how long this journey will take for each of us to get there. As far as my leading us along the path through preaching only God knows. The travelogue will take a couple of weeks anyway you look at it. But your actual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist