Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Darkness Of The Cross:

showing 916-930 of 110,098
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Death And Burial Of Jesus : End Before A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,981 views

    The end of God's wrath demonstrated by the darkness and alienation from God was actually a beginning of many things.

    Death and Burial of Jesus : Mark 15: 33-47: End Before a new Beginning Finally we come to the end of today’s sermon series. Yes we can all go back home and get back to our day to day activities. We can all get back to our planning for the Easter celebrations. We can all start thinking about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2020
     | 5,981 views

    In order to "Walk in the Light”, there must first be: 1) Finding the Light (1 John 1:5), then 2) Following the Light (1 John 1:6), in order to enjoy: 3) Fellowship in the Light (1 John 1:7).

    As the World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19, or Coronavirus as global pandemic this week, those studying viruses, virologists, have speculated as to the local and global infection rate. As they have warned of the nature of the contagion, they have prescribed steps in order to reduce ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    255 - Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

    Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    A Close Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,511 views

    Take a close look at the Lord’s: 1. Serenity (vs. 11-14). 2. Purity (vs. 15-24). 3. Loyalty (vs. 25-31 & 38-44). 4. Destiny (vs. 33-37). 5. Majesty (vs. 45-54). 6. Victory (vs. 50-53).

    A Close Look at the Cross Matthew 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007) *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Standing At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 30,191 views

    Many people were there at the foot of the cross, but they did not look at it in the same way. We’re going to see through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus and John the beloved disciple.

    Five more days and it will be Good Friday - the day we remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. When you come near to the cross again, what is in your mind? How do you feel? What should you do in response to such a sacrifice? On the day Jesus was crucified, many people stood watching. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    It's Still The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Things around us change, business come and go, places from our childhood make way for the progress of tomorrow, it seems the only constant in life is change. It is good to know that while everything around us may change there is a constant that remains

    In John 3:1-3 we find: - Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the dark of night. - He is a Pharisee - Is this a covert visit? Or is he using the secrecy of the night to provide him opportunity to be alone with the master? - Notice his question in vs. 2 “Rabbi, we know…” - Nicodemus lesson begins in vs. 3 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Evangelist Stanley Baker avatar

    God Saw A Cross

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,841 views

    ONE WAS DENYING HIS GUILT , WHILE THE OTHER ONE ADMITTIED HIS WRONG

    When Adam saw his wife sin in the garden In the distance God saw a cross When Cain killed his brother, God was watching And God saw a cross When Moses slew the Egyptian man in anger God saw a cross And when David chose Bathsheba over honor God knew there had to be a cross God saw a cross ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Super-Ness Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,729 views

    The sermon explains the super-ness of the cross because it justifies, redeems, forgives, reconciles, and cleanses.

    The Super Bowl is a mega event some have said it may be the greatest event in history. It reaches worldwide as a mega event. Media flourish to the event because of its importance to the world. I differ of the opinion that the Super Bowl is the greatest event in history I think the Cross is not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Gwartney avatar

    Paul Preaching The Cross Series

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,626 views

    May God add His blessing to the reading of His inspired and inerrant Word! I want to preach to you today about “the preaching of the cross of Jesus.”

    1. PAUL’S DECLARATION He came declaring the mystery of God. The word testimony means mystery. Now, what does he mean by a mystery? We will see this word again in this letter. A mystery means “something that had not been revealed before.” The mystery of God which Paul preached was that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Apostle Tonya avatar

    The Cross Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Jun 9, 2022
     | 1,407 views

    In this revelatory teaching on The Cross of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Holy Spirit teaches through Apostle Tonya some of the events which manifested at the Cross of our Savior.

    The placement of the Cross of Yeshua HaMashiach, in the center, would seemingly point to be the focal point of the Crucifixion of our Blessed Redeemer. John 19:18 In the Holy Scriptures, we read of the Lord Jesus’ earthly Ministry and the warfare He endured as the jealously of the Jewish leaders ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ohm Kevaley avatar

    Seven Words Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,793 views

    An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

    SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Joseph Schuck avatar

    Crossing Over 3 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    This series focuses on crossing over obstacles, problems, situations, and the like which can impede our walk with God.

    CROSSING OVER 3 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Love Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 183 views

    The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not just a historical event—it is the greatest demonstration of love the world has ever known.

    LOVE NAILED TO THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 5:8 Supporting Texts: John 3:16, 1 John 4:9–10, Galatians 2:20, Isaiah 53:5–6, Ephesians 3:17–19 INTRODUCTION: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not just a historical event—it is the greatest demonstration of love the world has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Compelling Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    Today we will explore four facets of the cross, four features that compel us to trust in Jesus Christ.

    The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30 & Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 21, 2010 *Max Lucado wrote: “The Cross: It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all critics. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    On The Cross: The Death Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,987 views

    Part 1 of a 2 part series on the Death and Burial of Jesus. By integrating the gospels, we can easily see all of the details provided in all four gospels. This message is the crucifixion story in a logical order with nothing added to Scripture and nothing taken away.

    Luke 23:26-34 As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, they laid hold of Simon the Cyrenain. Simon, (the father of Alexander and Rufus - Mark 15:21), was coming out of the country. They laid the cross on him, so that he could carry it behind Jesus. A great company of people and women ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist