Sermons on Empty Cross:

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 Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The Cross of Jesus Christ is not just a symbol; it is the power of God for salvation. Through the Cross, we find forgiveness, victory over sin, and eternal life.

THE POWER OF THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:14-15, Galatians 6:14, John 19:30 INTRODUCTION: The Cross of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith. It is where the love of God met the justice of God. Through the Cross, salvation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Colossians 2:14-15, Galatians 6:14, John 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessity Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025

Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 John 2:1, Genesis 3:24, John 8:34, Genesis 2:16-17, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 26:35, 2 Chronicles 3:14, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 2:10, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Has The Cross Ever Crossed Your Mind

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

A outline to ask you a tough question, has it?

Has the Cross ever crossed your mind? Galatians 6:14 Others may Glory in the circumcision, rituals, and a great show of converts to an easy religion, but I will glory only in the cross of Christ. Those things are empty, worthless and crucified to me and I am crucified to them. (Dakes notes on Gal. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Words From The Cross

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:34-43, Luke 23:46, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandalous Cross: A Curse Or A Blessing Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 26, 2004

Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Message Series

The Scandalous Cross: A Curse or a Blessing Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Series at Grace International Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ opened to about 3,000 screens this past Wednesday. Some here may have already ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Tetelastai - The Only Word We Will Ever Need" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 21, 2014

Too many denominations creates too much chase - let stet back to The Cross

The Ultimate DecisionTetelestaiItIsFinished.gif July 21, 2014 “Coming Home” has many different emotions to all people. But the root of the idea of coming home brings a sense of contentment. In some way we think that by coming home we can reset the chaos of our lives and ease our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 14, 2024

The First Resurrection Morning

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition Mark 16 Good morning, He is Risen. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines beginning as “the point at which something starts.” New beginnings could be defined as a new start.” A LinkedIn article said, “New Beginnings give you the freedom to make choices for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Or Full, It Does Make A Difference

Contributed by R. Wayne Hagerman on Apr 1, 2008

The Resurrection of Jesus and His empty tomb are the hingepoints of our Christian belief system. Without them, it is all for nothing!

John 20; 1 Corinthians 15 Empty or Full? It Does make a difference! There are four major Religions and thousands of smaller ones in this world today. The four largest are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, & Hinduism. Of these and all the others, only one claims a living God, a living Savior, a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ The Emptiness Is Gone, And You Are Complete

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 5, 2015

Only in Jesus can you find what you are looking for...

Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Okay, The Tomb Is Empty… So What

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 31, 2021

This MSG answers what the empty tomb means at it's core...

Okay, The Tomb Is Empty… So What Video – Because Of Him Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved… For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7, Mark 16:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Empty Easter Egg

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 13, 2012

We watch TV and go on the internet, and the advertisements tell us that we can be happy, sexy, rich, or famous, if we only buy a certain product. I remember buying the Ab Isolater that was going to give me washboard abs. Power 90 is going to make me los

Lesson from the Empty Easter Egg I recently came across this story, it was told by “Dear Abby”. A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was the custom in that wealthy neighborhood for the parents to give the graduate a car. "Bill’ and his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Other

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational