Sermons on Enemies Of The Cross:

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The primary necessity of proclaiming the truth of the Cross and its magnificent doctrines

[Consumed with the Cross] The Preaching of the Cross [Cry Out: Cross] (I Corinthians 1, 2) I. The Priority of Preaching the Cross A. Not to baptize (1:17a) B. Not with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Good Friday; the cross is foolishness to those who perish.

Good Friday The foolishness of the Cross After the supper, Judas went out to hand Jesus over to the leaders Zec 11:12 The time had come; God’s timing was perfect Prophecies were to be fulfilled Is 53, Ps 22, Gen 3 and many more The garden scene: · Jesus prays · The disciples sleep · The guards ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sign Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The inscription on Jesus’ cross marked God’s final sacrifice for sin.

The Sign of the Cross May 24, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The Lamb A The Passover (one of 3 major annual feats, along with Pentecost & Tabernacle) 1 Practical (remember God’s obedience from Egypt ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Cross

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 15, 2009

Intro: Church’s (MY) Commission (v17)

1. We Preach The Cross (v18) a. 1 Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” i. The only message we have / we preach ii. No philosophy b. (v18) “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kaleidoscope Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

What varied thoughts and feelings moved the hearts of those who stood that day beholding the cross of Calvary! A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson (1843-1919).

What varied thoughts and feelings moved the hearts of those who stood that day beholding the cross of Calvary! We can perceive the cruel heartlessness with which the Roman soldiers drove the nails and reared the cross, interested only in getting their share of the petty spoil for which they cast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35

Denomination: *other

The Uplift Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: *other

The Cross And The World Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

God’s most precious gift to us lost and sinful men was the Lamb of God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson

"If the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbor next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls" (Ex. 12:4). The Paschal lamb was God’s special type of Jesus Christ, "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." The lamb selected for the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:4

Denomination: *other

The Pull Of The Cross

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 14, 2009

In life there are so many different forces pulling on us. We are pulled one way by fear, and another by self-righteousness. But thank God that the Cross is always at the center, and nothing is more powerful than the pull of God’s mercy and grace.

Mark 10:17-22; Mark 10:23-31 This week we are going to be looking at our Gospel lesson. I wanted to preach on the Gospel last week (maybe you wished I did too), but I held off, because this week and last week’s reading need to go together. So really, we are going to be looking at both lessons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Victory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

Our experience may alter the way we come to the cross but not the victory we have in it.

March 23, 2008 Easter Service The Victory of the Cross The Victory of the Cross When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. See from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Crossing The Jordan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

It all depends on you.

Crossing the Jordan Joshua 3:1-17 There were three men sitting at a coffee shop talking. One was a surgeon, one was an engineer and the other was a politician. And they were having an argument as to who’s profession was around the longest. And the surgeon ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mama's Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 5, 2009

THE MOTHER OF JESUS NEVER LEFT THE CROSS, SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU KNOW?

MOTHER’S DAY MAY 10, 2009 MAMA’S CROSS JOHN 19:25-27 INTRO: WE HAVE A LOT OF CHOICES IN OUR LIVES!!! 1: CHOICES WE HAVE A) WHERE TO WORK B) WHAT TO WEAR C) WHERE TO LIVE D) HOW TO LIVE POINT: GOD MAD US FREE MORAL AGENTS TO DO PRETTY MUCH AS WE PLEASE!! WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO JUST ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Other

Cross Examination

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus acts on the cross are examined. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.

Cross Examination Mark 15:21-39 Introduction It was time for Jesus to be crucified. He had been beaten with fists, had his hair pulled out, He had been flogged to the point of death. He was a mass of bleeding, raw and opened flesh. It is a miracle that He is still able to carry His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009

“foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008

Seven stepping stones to a new level with Christ. This message helps believers move beyond just the fact that Christ has saved them from the bondage of sin. Now He beckons them to cross yet another river to enjoy the abundant life.

Many of us have many camp stories Camping does a body good…unless you’re a friend of Bobby...listen to his letter he sent home from camp. Illustration: Bobby’s Letter From Camp: Dear Mom and Dad, Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and are worried. We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Near The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015

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Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Baptist