Sermons on Glory Of The Cross:

Christ The King

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 26, 2020

Paul presents a superior view of Christ as King with a deep understanding of His death on the cross. Unlike earthly kings, Jesus reigns from a cross. God rules the world from a cross of suffering love.

Bill stopped in at a small rural general store, looking for a bottle of mustard. The shelves were loaded with salt, bags, and bags of salt. Abe, the merchant, said he had some mustard, but would have to go down to the cellar to find it. So, Bill tagged along with him. There, to his surprise, were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-20, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Is The Ultimate Celebration Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 30, 2021

Easter is the ultimate celebration of God's amazing love and grace! Thank God for the Christ, the cross, and the resurrection. Easter is the ultimate celebration—He is risen, He is risen indeed!”

Easter is the ultimate celebration of God's amazing love and grace! The most powerful truth in the entire world is contained in a single word—grace. The ultimate expression of God’s grace is the sacrificial death of the Lord Jesus Christ. “When we were yet without strength, in due time Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6, Romans 5:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock Higher Than Me….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 2, 2021

We need to go the cross that is lifted up when things in our life looks eerie, scary, intimidating and menacing.

Rock Higher than me…. Psalm 61:2”From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” David pens the above psalm from a place of desperation, anxiety, pain and agony, he tells God ‘take me to the rock that is higher than I.’ During times of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on Feb 23, 2021

Part of Lent series

Palm Sunday is the last but one, in our Lenton meditations. We now face the last dramatic week and the eventual challenge of the Easter faith. In the meantime we shall be going through the dark night of Maundy Thursday and the gloom of Good Friday. In Luke‘s Gospel the journey to Jerusalem starts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32

The Perfect Promise

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus promised forgiveness in general to all who had a part in His crucifixion, but to the dying thief next to Him He made a very personal and precise promise that can be claimed by all who will, like this thief, turn to Jesus in faith.

Jonathan Swift made the well known statement, "Promises and pie crust are made to be broken." This attitude has prevailed through much of history, and the result has been that many have been rich in promises, but poor in performance. Many centuries ago Ovid suggested that men ought to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Moms Want Their Children To Do Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2013

The mother of the sons of Zebedee asked Jesus for a special gift that was not His to give.

Feast of St. James 2013 Matthew 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zeb'edee came up to him, with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21 And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Command that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is .... Scarifice Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 22, 2013

This message was given during Holy Week and presented the sayings of Jesus from the cross. The service concluded with a prayer for salvation and prayers for physical healing

Jesus Is … Sacrifice Dr. Marty Baker / March 24, 2013 Hello! My name is Marty Baker and I want to welcome you to Stevens Creek Church. We are so glad that you are here today. Today we are joining with millions of Christians around the world and celebrating Palm Sunday. Today, we remember ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The M-Words: Miracle And Magic

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 23, 2013

This is actually more of a devotional reflection that could be re-worked into a sermon. It is about how miracles are different from magic, and why that matters.

This is day number 26 in the hospital with my eleven year old daughter who is recovering from two major/radical brain surgeries associated with her epilepsy, and, believe it or not, I’ve had a lot of time lately to think about the “m-words.” I was writing a little earlier in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preach And Teach Gods Kingdom

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach GOD's Kingdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as believers we need to preach and focus CHRIST JESUS as our message IV. TEXT: Acts 28:31 (New Living Translation, Second Edition

I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach GOD's Kingdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as believers we need to preach and focus CHRIST JESUS as our message IV. TEXT: Acts 28:31 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013

A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Torture And Humiliation Of The King" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2013

A sermon about how Jesus stands with those who feel small.

“24 Hours that Changed the World: The Torture and Humiliation of the King” Mark 15:15-23 I remember it well. It was the first day of high school; I was a skinny and frightened 9th grader. After the first ring of the bell, students poured out into the hallway as kids moved quickly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Crucifixion" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2013

A sermon about what Christ did on the Cross.

Mark 15:25-39 "24 Hours that Changed the World: The Crucifixion" We tend to sometimes forget that the Crucifixion was the ultimate form of torture, and it has never been equaled. It was a terrifying death. Seneca said that if you knew there was a likelihood you would be arrested and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25-39

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Nevertheless Of His Surrendering Series

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012

This is the third sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS SURRENDERING Matthew 26:36-46 “Oh My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (verse 39) Introduction • Peggy Haymes wrote the following poem entitled Good Friday Gossip He never did things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The World Views A Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 2, 2016

The Cross, God's Plan, Wisdom, Faith

4 Views from the Cross – The World Views a Failure 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (p. 793) March 6, 2016 Introduction: Suppose I showed up one day from a foreign country and said I’ve got an amazing story I want to share with you... A Peruvian peasant by the name of Carlos was put to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ