Sermons on Glory Of The Cross:

The Cross And Sacrifice

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Holiness

Reactions To The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 27

THE REACTIONS TO THE CROSS Matthew 27 v. 26 - 56 - v. 36 "and sitting down they watched Him there" 1. The Soldiers saw the Rectitude of the Cross i.e.to them Christ was a criminal v. 27 - 31.so they stripped Him v. 28 , crowned Him (with thorns) v. 29, mocked Him v. 29, spit upon Him v. 30, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-56

Denomination: Holiness

"Crossing Over" Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 16, 2001

This message details the necessity of crossing over into new spiritual territory.

“Crossing over” Joshua Ch. 3 We’re on this journey through the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader at a time in Israel when they really needed leadership. Last week I talked to you about how the people he was leading, the Israelites, overcame fear and faced up to the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 15, 2005

The Cross had not only a purpose, but also a message. This sermon reveals that message in a way every person can understand.

“The Message of the Cross” Throughout history the cross of Christ was, is, and will always be a focal point of history and a point of division and controversy in this world. Some people look at the cross and see Christ being crucified. They imagine the broken, bloody body of Jesus hanging on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005

The Roman Emperor Constantine saw the sign of a Cross in the sky which had a decisive effect on both his military career and spiritual life.

On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 10, 2005

Letting go of our old perceptions in order to reach our destiny

CROSSING JORDAN Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Giving Of The Cross

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent It is about the cross of Christ

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The Giving of the Cross" "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

The cross is the symbol of the Christian faith. It is our central message.

CSI: Easter 5 of 5 in Series The Message of the Cross INTRODUCTION A teacher’s aide in Pennsylvania was suspended for wearing a necklace with a small, one inch cross. Prior to the suspension, Brenda had been warned by her supervisor either to remove the cross or to conceal it under her blouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

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

A Journey To The Cross

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

How far is it to the cross? Its the distance from your knees to the floor. Thats how far.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS Matt 27:36 36 And sitting down they watched him there; There are some who come to the Cross in the early part of their lives, and who, in relinquishing themselves to its protection in the dew of their youth, are saved from much of the world’s suffering and shame. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating The Cross

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

communion

ntro: there are many books that have been written over the centuries on the seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross. People have written deep theological studies on these seven phrases. Tonight before we take communion, I would like to look at four sayings in particular that cause us to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Centered On The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 3, 2005

As Christians our lives are meant to be centered on the cross

Centered on the Cross Selected Passages October 2, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I grew up near a small town called Centerburg. When I was growing up, Centerburg was the home of the local mill where we purchased feed for our animals. It was home to the pharmacy where my grandmother got her ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

This sermon explores the fact that everything changes in our lives once we come to truly know God.

Crossing Over Galatians 4: 1-11 1. There comes a time that we, as believers, receive our full inheritance (1-7). A. Under Roman Law a child was not of age until 14. B. At the age of 14 he was of age but did not inherit his full rights until 25. C. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist