Sermons on golgotha:

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008

Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Come And See

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jul 28, 2020

The Holy Spirit says COME, the Bride says COME. Let him that heareth say COME, Let him that is athirst say COME. An appeal to COME to the Lamb of God, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, The Redeemer

SLIDE - Read Luke 2:1-16 SLIDE - The Angels Invite Us V12, “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The angels invite us to “Come and See” - Come and See a baby, wrapped, lying in a manger - Come and See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, John 1:39, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Accepts His Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2022

Jesus took up His cross willingly. Shall we?

Jesus Accepts His Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4, Matthew 26:30-56, Luke 22:43-44, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

"A Time To Mourn"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 10, 2005

We were all there. A sermon for Good Friday

“And all the multitudes who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened began to return, beating their breasts.” “A time to mourn and a time to dance” – Eccl 3:4b On July 5th, 1893, Mary and Ruby, the sixteen and twelve year old daughters of John Ray of Bardwell, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:48

Denomination: Orthodox

Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023

Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2024

Appreciate what Jesus did for you on the cross: feel its sorrow; grasp its suffering; and take its sufficiency. You’ll never be the same again!

In 1940, Clarence Jordan, a farmer-theologian, founded Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, to promote racial unity and cooperation. Soon after that, a pastor gave Jordan the red-carpet tour of his church. The pastor proudly pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. Then, with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Psalm 22:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Remanant! A Call To Christians Amidst The Tragedy Of Columbine.

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

A call for God’s people to serve Him through the constraint of the Holy Spirit instead of at their convenience.

" The Remnant " Matthew 5:11-16 (Prayer) Blessed are you when men shall hate you and shall speak evil things about you for my name’s sake. Blessed are you in God’s eyes and on heaven’s golden shores when you are despised and rejected by the world and by men for the name of Jesus. Rejoice! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Take Off Your Shoes

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

" Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hearers Vs. Dooers

Contributed by Steve Mason on Jul 21, 2003

Being a "wise builder" requires building on the foundation of God’s Son and God’s Word

JULY, 2003 TURN TO MATTHEW 7 ..... -PRAY ..... ONE OF THE FINEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA (NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS) WAS OFFERING A CLASS ENTITLED “THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE”. THE MAN WHO WAS GOING OT TEACH THIS CLASS DECIDED TO SEE HOW MUCH HIS STUDENTS ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Luke 6:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Celebration Of Love Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Celebration of Love Jn. 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 20, 2008

The 10th in the message series on Romans. A call to come to and lean on Christ.

GOD’S PLAN FOR ME Romans 3:20-26 *Parents tend to have a plan, wishes, and hopes for their children. Teenagers may “roll their eyes” or “perish the thought” of fulfilling the dreams mom and dad has for them, but truthfully in most cases, the parents honestly desire the best for their offspring. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Why Don't You Do Something

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

As we stand at the foot of the cross it is easy to demand of God how could you allow this happen, why don’t you do something?

How many times have we asked ourselves the same question that Jesus asked as he hung dying on the cross? “God why don’t you do something?” Surely if we had of been standing by watching as this man of peaces, as the Son of God was humiliated in a sham of a trial, as he was scourged and beaten in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sadness To Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009

Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Punishment, Peace Passion

Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005

“The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

PUNISHMENT, PEACE PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist