Sermons on Garments On Cross:

The Cross (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003

Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cup Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

After viewing a screening of the Passion movie by Mel Gibson I wrote this sermon in my hotel room that night.

The Cup of the Cross- (to win the world) Show preview of Passion. - Cant get away from the cross. - Awakened at 5:30 Matt 26:36-24 -How serious are we about our cup? If you knew what you had to do for one of your closest friends to be saved., would you do it? Jesus knew - it was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Cross Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Forrest Gump kept his nose into the waves or the storm would have turned his boat over or ripped it apart. Do you feel like that sometimes? Like your life is in the middle of a storm and you are not sure if you are able to handle it. Look to the Cro

Ever heard of a “Gumpism”? For example , “Blue clear sky”. Not clear blue sky. That was the theme of a George Strait song, but the movie , “Forrest Gump”, has several fascinating features. Remember when he returned from the war to start the Bubba - Gump shrimp company? “Shrimp cocktail, shrimp ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Creeks

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002

God gave four specific instructions to Joshua for crossing the Jordan River. These instructions will help us cross the rivers of our lives.

I grew up in the little community of Munford, AL. My granddaddy owned a small farm that provided a place of enjoyment, hard work, and learning as I grew up. We were fortunate to have Cheaha Creek that flowed through the farm. About three acres was across the creek and we had one place that we’d ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Knights Of The Cross

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This is a challenge to be a dedicated disciple.

Call To Worship - Job 37:1-17 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Bethany Sexton Knights of the Cross Mark 1:1-15 Introduction: Factual Data/Scriptural Analysis 1. Speaker/speakers: Mark John the Baptist Certification of His Sonship - God the Father Jesus 2. Addressees: Seekers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place.

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place. I’m sure that all of us here, at one time or another, have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

The importance of the cross of Christ.

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS I Corinthians 1:18-2:5 “The message of the cross is foolishness to the unbeliever, but it demonstrates the power and wisdom of God to the believer” Robert Fulton in a move known as “Fulton’s Folly” tried to launch a steamboat in the Seine River in France in 1803. It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship Of The Cross

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

As we meditate on Christ’s Seven Words from the Cross, we will learn so much about the amazing grace and wonderful love of God!

EASTER SUNDAY - THE POWER OF THE CROSS Why am I away from my family on this Easter weekend? KEY TEXT: “But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus the work of telling others the Good News about God’s wonderful kindness and love.” (Acts 20:24). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: *other

The Empty Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

In all human history Jesus Christ was the only one qualified to die for the sins of mankind.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To appreciate resurrection, must His understand death w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death not significant In all human history … Jesus the man, who was Christ the God, was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Cross-Perspective Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 12, 2008

In order to love in action (not just principle or feeling) as Jesus did and commends us to follow, we must first see the people and world around us as Jesus sees them - from the perspective of the cross.

CROSS-PERSPECTIVE Second in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 6, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: - As we celebrate this Independence Day weekend, it is fitting that we take a few moments to reflect on our view of our own place in this world. VIDEO: “What Inspires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And The Crowd

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

This message looks at the different types of people gathered at the foot of the cross, and encourages everyone to find themselves in that crowd.

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

This sermon looks at Jesus’ agony on the cross and what it accomplishes in our lives.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS They’re hurting him. Make them stop," cried 4-year-old Caitlin as she watched the Easter cantata. She stared w\wide eyes as Jesus was beaten, mocked, & crucified. Earlier she had danced and sang as Christ healed the brokenhearted, forgave sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Cross

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009

The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church