Sermons on Foot Of The Cross:

The Cross Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012

When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012

While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shame Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 23, 2012

consider the shame of the cross

Series: Cross Examination The Shame Of The Cross Hebrews 12:1,2 I. The Shame Of Being NAKED Before The Creation (Mark 15:24,25). II. The Shame Of Being NUMBERED With The Criminals (Mark 15:26- 28) III. The Shame Of Being NOUGHT To The Crowd (Luke 23:11). A. The SLANDERING ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: *other

The Folly Of The Cross Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012

What the cross means.

Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Cost Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: Christian life is at odds with the world and the disciple will face opposition to his walk.

The Cross Cost Mat 5:10-12 (10) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. (12) Rejoice and be glad, for your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Cross-Purposes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rainbows And Crosses

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

All of you have seen a rainbow at some time in your life, right? Well, rainbows are not just pretty, frivolous outcomes of a rain shower. They are visual signs that God has given us another chance.

RAINBOWS AND CROSSES GENESIS 9:8 16; JOHN 13:31 38 All of you have seen a rainbow at some time in your life, right? Well, rainbows are not just pretty, frivolous outcomes of a rain shower. They are visual signs that God has given us another chance. The story of the rainbow in Genesis pictures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-16

The Devastation Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Devastation Of The Cross Matthew 27:26-44 I. The Cruelty (27:26-31) Illegal by the Roman soldiers A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer, insurrectionist B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5 C. The Soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011

We make the sign of the cross in our worship to show the embrace of the Blessed Trinity around our persons and our community.

Monday of 12th Week in Course June 20, 2011 the Spirit of the Liturgy Abraham, first called Abram, is named as our father in faith in the Roman Canon. What that means as we look back on him from the perspective of Jesus is that he offered himself as a gift to God more than he offered his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gazing At The Cross

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 1, 2011

Let us never become so mature in Christ that we forget the foundation of the Cross upon which our salvation rests.

Gazing at the Cross, Galatians 6:12-18 Introductory Sentence On the anvil of the Cross, human sin is crushed and God’s love displayed. On the anvil of the Cross new lives are forged as we are reborn in Christ. On the anvil of the Cross Satan’s power is destroyed. Introduction It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2011

The crossing of the Jordan River reminded us of the need to have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe Him fully, and the courage to act on His Word. God will do His amazing works, very often, beyond what we can see or imagine.

[The sermon thoughts here taken and adapted from Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith] God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are obstacles and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Part 1 of three part series Every step Jesus took He had the cross in mind. When He Humbled Himself, He was thinking of you. When He Denied His flesh, He was thinking of you. He who knew No sin, became sin for you When He preached Repentance, He w

CROSS WALK Matthew 26: 51-56 I. HE HUMBLED HIMSELF Matt. 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. A. His had no need of baptism B. He was baptized for our example C. The One Who’s name we baptize in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Words Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

PART 2 IN A THREE PART SERIES (THE CROSS) SEVEN SAYINGS OF OUR LORD FROM THE CROSS COMFORT, CONVICT, AND GIVE HOPE.

CROSS WORDS Luke 23: 32-38 I. WORDS OF PARDON (Luke 23:34) father, forgive them; for they know not what they do A. Showing His boundless grace B. If they had known, they wouldn’t have crucified Him. C. Think you wronged God to much to be saved? (23:47) II. WORDS OF PROMISE (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Baptist