Sermons on He Carried Jesus Cross:

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

He's Not Safe. He's A Lion.

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2006

A sermon on Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman from Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. (Material adapted from Mark Garland in "NIV Application Commentary", SermonCentral Contributors, and Jack Peters)

Sermon for 4/30/2006 Mark 7:24-30 He’s not safe. He’s a lion. Introduction: College English class: Table Talk. I could say that paper was out of character. Thesis: Let’s examine the two main characters in this story: Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman For instances: I. Jesus Christ A. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022

New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - He's Not Just For Sundays Anymore Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 10, 2003

James tells us that our faith must be integrated into our Business decisions, as well as the ethics of how we earn our money and how we spnd it.

James 4:13-5:6 March 9, 2003 Jesus – He’s Not Just for Sundays Anymore! Glen was telling me a while back about a book he had seen. It was a take off on “women are from Venus, Men are from Mars,” the title was “Men are Waffles, Women are Spaghetti.” The idea is that the way that our minds ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Risen Jesus And Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Jesus knows our struggles, wounds, hurts, and pains and He carries them even in his resurrection body!

(Please note the names mentioned in this sermon are pseudonyms) Today, we have this story of Jesus physically appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. On Jesus’ first appearance, Thomas was absent, and we just read in the story that he had insisted on seeing Jesus’ wounds if he were to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Things Jesus Left Behind

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 13, 2012

What Jesus left behind was not about Him being absent minded. He did it on purpose

Things That Jesus Left Behind by Gerald Van Horn “If I go not away the Comforter will not come.” John16:7 What Jesus left behind was not about him being absent minded. He did it on purpose. Why would He leave things behind on this earth? We will attempt to explore this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Did Jesus Do On The Cross? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 13, 2019

what did Jesus do on the cross

What did Jesus do on the cross, did he die as just a man, did he die as just a martyr, or did Jesus die on the cross to make a mark in history? What did Jesus do on the cross: (first, second, third): 1. He Delivered You From Sin. What did Jesus do on the cross, he delivered you from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focusing On Jesus Being Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

While Jesus was hanging on the cross there were two other people with him. This looks at the three people on the cross and what it means to us

Luke 23:32-43 Focus on Jesus being nailed to the cross Introduction A. You know what has been interesting to me in this whole war with Iraq? B. The different reactions of the people in Iraq C. As a country they are confused D. They don’t like Sadaam, they don’t like us bombing them, and they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Third Saying From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2012

Sayings to you an i from the cross

JESUS THIRD SAYING FROM THE CROSS John 19:26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! The third saying was woman behold thy son (1) Jesus respected his mother John 19:25 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies On The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2022

All humanity was represented at the singular sacrifice on Calvary.

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, Mark 15:36-37, Philippians 2:9-11, John 19:18-20, Matthew 27:41-43, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

An Egyptian Coffin Case And The Cross Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 24, 2009

Faith and Obedience kept these men of faith focus for the future and the promises of God.

Hebrew 11:22 "By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones." In the faith Hall of Fame one verse each is given to Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. It reminds us that there is something in common that links these three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Sixth Saying From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 21, 2012

The work of Jesus is finished

JESUS SIXTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS “It is finished” John 19:19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. 19:20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

"What Jesus Had Done In The Cross"

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 25, 2008

What is on The Cross that the Apostle Paul had seen in Colossians 2:13-15? ...That it is today a universal symbol of life? In His death,all who believe in HiM may have LiFE... Hope&humility... Freedom!

What is on the Cross that the Apostle Paul had seen in Colossians 2:13-15? ...That it is today a universal symbol of life? In Jesus’death, all who believe in Him may have LiFE... Hope&humility.. Freedom! The soldiers shove the Carpenter to the ground and stretch His arms against the beam. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal