Sermons on Dying On The Cross:

Paths To The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2024

911 was the day we Rember and many first responders took up their cross.

Matthew 16:24 Paths to the Cross 1. Today I wear my uniform to recognize the first responders who have taken up their cross • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Methodist

The Significance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024

Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

"Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Criminals And Crosses`

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2024

Our only hope is "The Man on the Middle Cross."

Criminals and Crosses Luke 23:39-43 1. Alistair Begg – “Man on Middle Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxVRC7wHvU) If God asked why He should let us into heaven, the reason does not begin with “Because I ___.” It begins with “Because HE ____.” Anything else leads to: a. Lethargic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God's plan from the very beginning of the birth of Jesus.

Verses: Matthew 27:45-54; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49. Today, we reflect on the pivotal moment in human history when Jesus died on the cross. This event marks the culmination of God's plan for our redemption and the defeat of sin and death. As Jesus breathed His last, the curtain in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

Meditation On Cross

Contributed by Mahima Kumar on Jan 2, 2025

Meditation on the Cross Hebrew: 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance

Meditation on the Cross Hebrew : 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance, those who do not like to be reproved, those who would not listen to any of remonstrance and those who do not change their life in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Isaiah 53:5-6

Glorying In The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

To glory in the cross means to place our full trust and confidence in what Christ has done.

GLORYING IN THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 – “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love On The Cross Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 5, 2025

As Jesus stood trial before Pontius Pilate, Pilate had the opportunity to do the right thing, but his fear kept him from doing that. Had he been motivated by love instead, he could have stood.

Love on the Cross Text: John 19:1-16 Before we dig in to our message today, let me just remind you of what’s happened so far. Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was taken before Annas and Caiaphas, the Jewish religious leaders and charged with blasphemy. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6, Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Mar 7, 2025

Today, I want to share with you three powerful truths about the power of the cross: 1. The Cross Exposes the Foolishness of Human Wisdom 2. The Cross Demonstrates the Power of God’s Love 3. The Cross Guarantees Victory Over Sin and Death

The Power of the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, I want to talk about the power of the cross—a message that the world often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, Matthew 27:51, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:1, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 12, 2025

This is the account of the crucifixion. It speaks to the sacrifice Jesus made for sinners.

“The Cross and the Cost” Matthew 27:32–50 * credit Jeff Strite sermon and Chatgpt One person commented: “Cut the Bible anywhere and it will bleed.” Our old hymns echo this truth, as they sing lovingly of the blood of Jesus: ­ “There is a fountain filled with blood” ­ “Nothing but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing Over

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Oct 30, 2024

JOSHUA 3:1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.

CROSSING OVER Can you think of a day that you waited for with great anticipation? Christmas morning? A Family Vacation? Your Wedding Day? Maybe it was a day that you anticipated with great excitement. Maybe it was day you anticipated with great anxiety (The fear of the unknown, like the day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2024

This is a revelation of some of the most potent truths about Jesus' suffering on the cross and what "taking up our cross" means to us. It's good for Good Friday or any other time!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS John 19:16-18; Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It’s not real fun to get old, but you can make the best of it. 2. Knitting is a passion for a woman named Elizabeth, who is a caregiver for the elderly. When she brings her clients to doctor’s appointments, she knits while ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradigms Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2024

The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.

 THE PARADIGMS OF THE CROSS 1) The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.   The preaching of the cross is foolishness to them that perish .But it is the power of God unto Salvation to those who are saved.     I Corinthians 1 : 18   18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2024

On Good Friday we remember the Cross of Christ: why it was so precious, that it was a Cross Jesus carried from eternity, and that we must take up the same cross to become like Jesus.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS John 19:16-18; Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It’s not real fun to get old, but you can make the best of it. 2. Knitting is a passion for a woman named Elizabeth, who is a caregiver for the elderly. When she brings her clients to doctor’s appointments, she knits while ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rescued By The Cross

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 10, 2023

That is our message for today - that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a rescue mission.

Rescued By The Cross Colossians 1:13-20 Introduction "Throw Out the Lifeline" is a great old hymn composed by Edward Smith Ufford, a Baptist minister who served in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1888 Ufford was visiting Point Allerton, near Boston. While there, he visited a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ