Sermons on Holy Friday:

Who Is That Man?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2017

If we were to ask those who were there on Good Friday Who the Man on the Cross was? We would get conflicting answers.

Who Was on the Cross In 1950, Japanese Film Director Akira Kurosawa produced a movie that through the years has appeared on any number of lists of great movies. Maybe you are familiar with it, the name of the movie is Rashomon, and the premise of the movie has been used in movies, novels and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Mystery Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014

The Church is God's amazing plan. We must not discount the importance of being called into that church through Christ.

EPHESIANS # 5 We are exploring the grand themes of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. As you know, I love this letter! The heart of our hope is captured in the first 3 chapters and the practical implications of that hope are explored in the last 3 chapters. Paul opens by pouring out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Compromise On Holiness Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Holy Submission

Contributed by Paul Shively on May 21, 2004

A Marriage 101 sermonette on submission to God, family and spouse.

HOLY SUBMISSION It all started with the beginning of time….God created man……. Then He created woman from man’s rib…..to keep man company. Then she betrayed him…you know the apple and the Garden of Eden. The God appointed man head of the household…….. large and in charge……she must submit to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

PURSUING HOLINESS TITUS 1:8 We are going to get a little wildlife lesson this morning. Anyone ever hear of a Ermine? Well they are weasel looking animals, that live in forest both in the United States and in northern Europe and Asia. They are known for their white fur in the winter which ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blood Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2019

Why is there so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus in the Bible? What difference does it make that Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the grave?

OPEN: As I was working on today’s sermon I was looking at some old Gospel hymns and I was pleasantly surprised at the # of hymns that - mentioned the blood of Christ. So I thought we’d do this this morning is sing just a few of them: • Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born For This & Highly Exalted PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores Jesus Christ's humility, sacrifice, and exaltation, demonstrating how He meets our great need for salvation and lordship.

Good morning, dear family of faith. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to celebrate the life, the sacrifice, and the exaltation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The renowned preacher Charles ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11

Topics: Good Friday

Why The Cross?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

A Sermon for A Good Friday Service combines three of the Gospel accounts into one for scripture reading at the beginning.

INTRODUCTION: Beginning first with Matthew 27:33-44 New International Version (NIV) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:25-30, Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:24, Proverbs 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2015

A sermon for Good Friday.

"It Is Finished" The main thrust of this sermon were borrowed from Jim Green Somerville John 19:17-30 "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?" Several years ago I was with a woman whose husband had just died. "I was in the kitchen," she cried, "I heard a noise from the living room, and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Friday: What Jesus Accomplished On The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 7, 2012

Jesus replaced the earthly copies in this world with the Heavenly real things

Replacing the copy with the original Hebrew 9:1-15 Imagine the most amazing, breathtaking thing that you have ever seen. Those of you who have traveled might remember some amazing scenes. May be it is the Himalayas, may be it is just our Ooty. Pastor and family would remember the beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008

1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE 1. THE PASSION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Good About Friday? An Easter Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that exists to commemorate the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross?

The question to begin: Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that commemorates the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross? It’s easy to think of Good Friday as a dark day, it was the day Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but it is also a day of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejecting The Son...receiving The Sacrifice On Good Friday

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 3, 2015

Jesus sacrificed himself as a voluntary substitution for our sins. This Good Friday message uses the parable from Matthew 21 as a demonstration of the world around us.

Jeffrey Ebert shared this story about an incident in his childhood. He wrote: When I was five years old, before factory-installed seat belts and automobile air bags, my family was driving home at night on a two-lane country road. I was sitting on my mother’s lap when another car, driven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Hands Bring Holy People

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to bring his listeners to the point of understanding that the first church was on target to build the church of today. He used an illustration to show God’s desire to have breakout churches reaching people for Jesus.

Suppose I take a match and drop it into a can of gasoline? Suddenly it would have a great release of energy. On the other hand I can take that same can of gasoline and put into the tank of a car and it can go through the course of gas lines and make its way into the carburetor and then it be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness - H.o.l.y.

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Feb 12, 2006

In this sermon I use the word HOLY to describe aspects of being like Chist or holiness. Humbleness, Obedience, Loving, and Yielded.

H.O.L.Y. Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Title: An introduction to Holiness Would you join with me by opening your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:15-16. Our scripture reading this morning is short and sweet. It will take us longer to find the page than it will to read it. However, it packs quite a punch. Entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Holiness