Sermons on Garments On Cross:

Experiencing Eternal Life"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 5, 2004

Why did Jesus suffer and die on the cross of Calvary? We find the answer in our Scripture text, John 3:16, (The Golden Text of the Bible) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but hav

“Experiencing Eternal Life” John 3:14-18 Today is Palm Sunday – the first day of what is known as the beginning of Holy Week for the Christian world. On this Sunday Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Luke 19:37-38: Jesus rode into the city on a young donkey. “When he came to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished-Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Jesus said, "it is finished." What was finished? There was alot of things finished when Jesus made this statement. He made the statement and commended His spirit to God.

IT IS FINISHED-INTO THY HANDS TEXT- John 19:30 & Luke 23:44-49 Introduction The date was may 10th, 1869. That was the day the first Intercontinental Railroad in the world was finished; and it here in the USA. About 6 years earlier, the Central Pacific RR set toward the east-from Sacramento, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 12, 2005

In our text today, God gave us 3 wonderful truths FIRST, GOD HAS COME TO MEET US WHERE WE ARE. SECOND, GOD ACCEPTS US JUST AS WE ARE. FINALLY, GOD WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO WILL CALL UPON HIM.

IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD Luke 23:43 ”And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." INTRODUCTION: Humor Illustration: Two Christians lived very healthy lives. When they died, they went to heaven. As they walked along, marveling at the paradise around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaking Things Up! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005

What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Holiness

Why Jesus' Life And Death Was Necessary Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

This is a basic Gospel message in a series leading up to Easter, through The Triumphal Entry and Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Why Jesus Life and Death Was Necessary What’s the big deal with Easter? Did Jesus really have to die? <ILLUS> Little boy who was explaining Easter and said, “And if Jesus sees his shadow when he comes out, we have six more weeks of winter.” 1. Problem: We naturally were headed for hell. “You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Last Word Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 16, 2005

Though everyone had written Jesus off after He was crucified, He surprised them all through rising from the dead. Through His resurrection, Jesus had "The Last Word!"

Pastor Craig Baynham, tells the story of an uncle who one day was leisurely driving his convertible in the mountains. He had his top down, his radio turned up loud, and was enjoying to the full the beauties of the winding mountain road on which he was driving. So intent was he on the scenery, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that uses the passages around Jesus’ Resurrection to explore what we need to make a fresh start/.

A Fresh Start. Every now and then in life we have to make a fresh start> Sometimes we choose a fresh start. It might be a new financial plan A new fitness regeme A new job A new family member – Sometimes the fresh start chooses us. I might get fired from my job. I might be left a fortune in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spit Of A Soldier

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Stand along with the Roman Officer at the Cross of Christ and allow the Blood of Jesus to cleanse your sinfulness.

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL OF US MUST DEAL WITH SIN ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT PROBABLY SCARES US THE MOST IS NOT THAT WE CONFRONT AND DEAL WITH THE SINS OF THE WORLD, BUT HAVE TO CONTEND WITH THOSE DARK SINS THAT LOITER IN THE DEEP RECESSES OF OUR HEARTS. PSALM 36:1, “SIN LURKS DEEP IN THE HEARTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

It Was Friday, But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Title belongs to Tony Campolo. It was Friday and they crucified the LORD, but little did they know, Sunday was coming

IT WAS FRIDAY The story of the crucifixion is probably the most repeated and familiar story of the Bible. The image of the cross is an ongoing reminder of the events that happened that day beginning in Jerusalem and ending on hill called Calvary. The events that took place may look like a bad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Cross Mean To You? (Good Friday)

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2002

For that one thief on the cross, the crucifixion of Jesus changed everything. So for us.

What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You see the cross in jewelry. Athletes cross themselves sometimes during sporting events. What does the cross mean to you? It wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Luke 23:32

Denomination: Lutheran

Rex Is Dethroned

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 14, 2002

God’s grace is greater than death’s grip.

Another carnival season has come and gone. What a time it was for William Grace, Jr. He served as His Majesty Rex and presided over the revelry of Mardi Gras in 2002. But now Mr. Grace has hung up his crown. Wednesday, February 13th at 12:00 a.m. his reign as Rex ended. Now, his name has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Antidote For Sin

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Joining John 3 with its reference from Numbers 21 to show Christ is the antidote to the poison of sin.

I. EFFECTS OF SIN (NUMBERS 21:4-9) A. JOURNEYED IN THE WILDERNESS (21:4) 1. DEVILS TRAFFIC IN SPIRITUAL DRYNESS B. MUCH DISCOURAGED BECAUSE OF THE WAY (21:4) 1. GOD MAY TAKE A WHILE TO GET YOU TO THE PROMISED LAND AFTER HE BRINGS YOU OUT OF EGYPT, BUT SIN, UNBELIEF, AND GRUMBLING WILL SLOW ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Mar 4, 2002

WHAT POWER IS AT OUR DISPOSAL THROUGH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST.

Title: Power in The Blood Text: Matthew 26: 27 & 28 Intro: Jesus has gathered his disciples together for the Last Supper. As these men gather around him, he holds up the cup and begins to explain that his blood is the New Covenant and that his blood is sufficient. Where as the blood of goats and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28, Matthew 26:27

Denomination: Pentecostal