Sermons on Glory Of The Cross:

The Sword And The Cross

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007

Tells how Jesus took symbols of death and terror, the sword and the cross, and changed them into symbols of life and love.

“The Sword and the Cross” April 8, 2007 The Romans had perfected execution by crucifixion to an art. It was carried out in such a way as to inflict a maximum amount of pain on the condemned prior to death. One of the objectives was to strike terror into the enemies of Roman. No one wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Cross And The Conscience

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

God gave man a conscience. No animal has this gift. It is an internal ability to discern what is right and what is wrong. That is why the laws of most nations are basically the same, even if the Bible is not the basis of their laws

The Cross and the Conscience Job 27:6 NLT I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live. Job 27:6 AMP My uprightness and my right standing with God I hold fast and will not let them go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days and it shall not ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

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

Out Of The Cross

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Mar 21, 2007

Although viewed as foolish and weak to the perishing, out of the cross we receive God’s saving wisdom and power.

Pain. We’ve all felt pain. Pinch yourself or pull on your hair and you’ll feel a certain amount of pain. But how many of you have felt excruciating pain? Come on, you can admit it. I once sprained my right ankle so badly in a basketball game that as it happened, I heard it ripping … and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007

The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007

The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

From The Cross

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 8, 2007

- EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from cruciate: cross "from the cross" -Following OT prophecy to it’s fulfillment in the NT

Lk 23:55-24:8 1 Cor. 15:1-8, 12-22 Gen 1:3 - If the light is It is because God said ‘Let there be light.’ so sad soul, take comfort, nor forget That sunrise never failed us yet. - There is darkness before the sunrise - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was At The Cross?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007

A meditation on the people who were at the cross in order to evoke faith in Christ.

A Meditation: Who Was At The Cross? Some of the people who were at the cross… Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose heart was stabbed with the deepest pain of grief. Luke tells us: Lk 23:35 “And the people stood looking on…” John, the disciple Jesus loved, was obedient to his beloved Master and so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Or The Cross? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

In Galatians 3:1-14, Paul has presented us with us two roads. One road is the road of curse. The other road is the road of blessing. What road are you on? Are you on the road of curse, which leads to destruction or are you on the road of blessing whi

The Curse or the Cross? Galatians 3:1-14 In our study last week we noticed how Paul transitioned form arguing his authority as an apostle to teaching the foundational doctrine of Christian of justification by faith alone. Paul will spend chapters three and four expanding on his teaching about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Crossing Over

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006

It is important to cross over a new year with goals, with God’s presence, with urgency, with a clean up, and without any heavy baggages.

CROSSING OVER By : Ng Wah Lok Text: Josh 3:1-17 Joshua had a difficult task in front of him. He was to lead the people across the Jordan into the promise land. He was to achieve what his mentor Moses failed to do 40 years ago. But first, he had to crossover the Jordan river. Crossing over a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Communion Meditation for October 5, 2008

(Slide 1) Our main text for this morning is found in John’s gospel, chapter 19 and beginning with verse 18 we read: (Slide 2) There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, “Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God