Sermons on Foot Of The Cross:

What Held Christ To The Cross?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message about the Cross

What held Christ to the Cross? o It wasn’t because he was friendless – Mt 26:53 o It wasn’t because of human weakness – John 10:18 o It wasn’t even the nails It was Our Sins o He Became man’s substitute for sin – Is 53:5, Ga 3:13, I P 3:18 o Bore the sins of many – Heb 9:28, I Pt 2:24, I Jn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

Am I A Soldier Of The Cross?

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 7, 2001

The call of Christians around the world to be brave, strong soldiers of the cross. In this day of evil, are you standing and fighting, or are you cowardly and running?

Introduction For many years in the church christians have been spurred on to fight the fight of faith not just from scripture but also from hymn writers such as Barring-Gould. He wrote the words to this hymn that we many times sing in the the church. Onward Chrisitian soldiers, marching as to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-16, 1 Timothy 6:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Balances Crosses And Comforts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross And The Message Of Hope To Mankind

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the message of hope through the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross to those in 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.STRESS 5.SCOURGE 6.SHAME 7.STRUGGLE

THE CROSS AND THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO MANKIND ******************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.STRESS 5.SCOURGE 6.SHAME 7.STRUGGLE THE MESSAGE THE CROSS AND THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start At The Manger... Then Go To The Cross

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

Consider the questions of "why the manger" and "why the cross?"

Start at the Manger… then go to the Cross 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this census. 4And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 23:50-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cross Is Our Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2003

Around the cross we see the worst of Mankind but the best of God.As we study the words of Christ on the Cross let them minister to us.

Text: Luke 23:32-39 Title: The Cross is our place of forgiveness. Introduction I think we can all agree that we see Mankind at his worst at the Cross. We see the worst of mankind in four ways in our text. a.We see Jesus led out with the worst kind of people. “Two other men, both criminals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003

Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Focusing On Jesus Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

After everything that had happen to Jesus, he still took time to talk and comfort those who cried out to him

Luke 23:27-31 Focusing on Jesus Carrying the Cross Introduction A. How many of you have been sick this winter B. I had a feeling of that, just about everybody has had or does have some sort of cold C. I don’t know how you respond when you are sick D. But when I am sick I am not exactly the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Focusing On Simon Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

Jesus spoke of carrying our cross daily. Exactly what does that mean to us 2000 years later?

Luke 9:23-26 Focusing on Simon Carrying the Cross Introduction A. Luke 23:26 (read it) B. There we find a guy was just randomly grabbed to carry the cross for Jesus C. Jesus was in no physical condition to carry it any longer D. After being beaten that much I doubt anyone could E. Carrying a cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Journey To The Cross Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Cross Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 7, 2003

THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS IS THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART II: THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 11-26 April 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION: The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Cross Bearing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To The Cross Part Iii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2003

THE POWER OF THE CROSS IS THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND THE PROMISE OF PARADISE!

THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART III: THE POWER OF THE CROSS LUKE 23: 26 – 43 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Think you are having a bad day? Karen Miller Sent this! There was a case in one hospital’s Intensive Care ward where patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

254 - Three Nails Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What did the nails represent to Christ on the cross? It represents something different to us as recipients.

Sermon Study #254 – THREE NAILS OF THE CROSS Next week: The Power Of The Cross Last week: Our Cross To Carry Key Scripture: Phil 2:5-8 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Voices From The Cross

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Matt.

Text: Matt. 27:35-50 Introduction: Some time ago I preached a message on the Seven Sayings Of The Cross. There were some things that Jesus said while he bled and died on Calvary's cross. Just in case you do not remember what Jesus said, I am going to do a bit of review for you to jog your memory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50, Matthew 27:46