Sermons on Glory Of The Cross:

Just A Little Give And Take

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 29, 2004

First Sunday in Lent: Temptation is often the enticement to compromise, to engage in just a bit of ’give and take.’ Jesus would have none of it when satan tempted Him. Nothing would deter Jesus from the Cross.

The art of the compromise – of give and take – is valued by many people. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours. Watch the consummate politician on campaign trail – they live by give and take. Whey even a good football game starts out as a battle of give and take. One team will fight and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Trust What You Cannot Yet See Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 23, 2025

Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle without the picture on the box? That’s what life often feels like. We see pieces, scattered moments, events, and emotions—some bright and beautiful, others dark and painful—and we wonder how they fit together.

Go! And Trust What You Cannot Yet See Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You that we are not left to wander in darkness, for You have given us Your Word, Your Spirit, and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Today, help us to see—not just with physical eyes, but with eyes of faith. Teach us to trust in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, John 16:33, Isaiah 43:7, Job 19:25-27, Romans 8:18, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Do It With All Your Might - Ecclesiastes 9:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 26, 2025

Ecclesiastes hits us with an honesty that is almost uncomfortable. It strips away illusions, forcing us to face the reality that our time on earth is limited.

Go! And Do It with All Your Might - Ecclesiastes 9:10 INTRODUCTION — “Whatever You Do, Do It with All Your Might” There is a sense in which life is brief, time is fleeting, and opportunities come and go like the tide. Ecclesiastes hits us with an honesty that is almost uncomfortable. It strips ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:23-24, Psalm 90:12, Matthew 6:33, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Regarding God-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2014

1 of 2. Paul guided the Corinthian church to properly ascribe glory to God. Only the church has a proper regard for God. When is God properly regarded? (Proper)Regard for God is resolved thru validating Our...

REGARDING GOD-I—1Corinthians 1:26-31 Attention: Golf Tickets A man had two of the best tickets for the Augusta Masters. As he sat down, another man came along & asked if anyone was sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty." "This is incredible!" said the man, "who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Eternal God Put On Human Flesh? Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 28, 2008

Jesus laid aside his glory and power and put on human flesh to save us from sin and make us holy, to destroy the dvil and free us from the fear of death, and to bcome our merciful and faithful high priest.

Why Did the Eternal God Put on Human Flesh? Hebrews 2:5-18 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery Solomon, at dedication of the temple which he had built for God, asked the question: But will God really dwell on earth with men? The heavens, even the highest heavens cannot contain you. How much less this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus” Is The Only Answer!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2018

Listen up this morning, as a child of God you can expect and you have the right to expect, His strength and His Glory to shine through you and on you, on everything you touch! The question is, do you?

Jesus is the Only Answer! Everywhere you look, all through out history, there have been men and women, who have inspired mankind! David did, Caleb did, Moses and Joshua, Peter, Paul and Mary mother of Jesus...How about Ruth and Esther? How about the women with the Alabaster box, filled with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion - Proclaiming The Lord's Death Until He Comes

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2008

As we celebrate His birth; we pause to remember His ultimate mission, His death on the cross for us. His birth was announced by angels; but His death shook the earth and set us free!

Dakota Community Church December 21, 2008 (am) Communion “Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes” I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Count It All Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008

A saint is a witness to the goodness of God.In our life, in our patience in suffering sickness, poverty, abuse, discrimination, or mistreatment can be our witness for the glory of God. We can show what the Spirit of Christ is like, a sort of incarnation,

EASTER III I Peter 2:19?25 John 10:1?10 PSALM 23 "Count it all joy to follow in His steps." I Peter 2:19?25 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

Great Reasons For Christians To Love One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2024

1. God commands it (vs. 7). 2. God provides the love we need (vs. 7-8). 3. God demonstrates His love for us (vs. 9-10). 4. God has given us a great obligation to love (vs.11).

Great Reasons for Christians to Love One Another 1 John 4:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 14, 2024) (Revised January 23, 2024, with a new outline) BACKGROUND: *One of the greatest themes in the New Testament is for Christians to love other people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) KINDNESS willtake action, take a risk, pay the price, put others first, finish what it starts, and give the glory to God . [Find sermon in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

KINDNESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo tells about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Silence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

One way we can improve our worship experience corporately, is to meet with God more fully and intimately each day of the week. The fullest encounter of God is found not just in His presence, but encountering His glory.

Encountering God – Part 3: “In the Silence” Quote from Children’s Letters to God. "Dear God, Is Pastor Bill a friend of yours, or do you just know him through business? Donny" Why did we do testimonies? Testimonies are for praise. Praise is about what God has done. Worship is about who God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

God takes the disadvantages of our dead ends and uses them as an opportunity to propel His plan into the spectrum of His greater glory and our greater good, as seen in the discourse between the disciples and Christ prior to His ascension.

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? - Seeming possibilities--crushed. - Dreams—deferred. - Hopes—handcuffed. - Hands—tied. - Predicaments—problematic. - Vision—diminished. - Life—over We are living in perilous times. And what tends to add ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Through A Baby's Eyes

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

At this season of celebration of the Birth of our Lord, let us remember that the eyes that beamed tender truths as a Baby are later seen as coals of flaming fire when He stood before John in His glory! Rev. 1:14

“THROUGH A BABY’S EYES.” Luke 2: 21-35 Int. In one of the issues of the Farmers Almanac has in it a list of poems written by school children. These were written about the child’s view of a perfect world. Although the kids who were selected as winners ranged over seven states and one foreign ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace From Galatians (19 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2022

This passage of scripture concludes Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

In this letter we have been able to see: 1. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of love. 2. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of disappointment because they had so soon turned from the doctrine of grace to a false doctrine. 3. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of concern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah-A Dedicated Daughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

She was called to be a wife and mother, and that is a worthy calling. Today daughters are called to be just about everything that sons are called to be. We need to encourage them to follow their dreams and be committed to do all that they do for the glory of God.

Bach never wrote an opera, but the closest thing to it was his Coffee Cantata. He became quit an expert on coffee because in his day coffee drinking was the popular vice much like drugs have become in our day. There were laws against it and spies roamed the city sniffing the air to catch people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-66