Sermons on In The Cross:

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001

A MESSAGE ABOUT THE POWER OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST

THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:17-24 I. THE CONDITION OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD A. All religions are not the same, they are not different ways to the same God -ill of the Christian fish with the Buddha in the center -the one thing that sets us apart from all others is the cross B. The world is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-24, Ephesians 2:12-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Comfort Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001

A MESSAGE ABOUT THE COMFORT THE CROSS OF CHRIST BRINGS TO PEOPLE

THE COMFORT OF THE CROSS PS 23:4 (THY ROD AND THY STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME) I. THE 23RD PSALM A. Background of the 23rd Psalm B. The main idea is that God shepherds His people just as a sheep herder does his sheep -Ps 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Glory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001

GOD TRANSFORMED AN INSTRUMENT OF SHAME INTO ONE OF GLORY

THE GLORY OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:18-25 (24) & GAL 6:14 I. THE CROSS - SHAME TURNED TO GLORY A. Of all the forms of death that are conceivable, crucifixion has been most feared throughout history B. Death on a cross was saved for the worst of criminals and those committing treason C. Death on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2001

Dealing with the fact that Christians can be enemies of the Cross of Christ.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT, "YOUR WALK TALKS LOUDER THAN YOUR TALK, TALKS." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ONE MUST REMEMBER THAT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IS PROCLAIMED IN BOTH WORD AND DEED. PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL IN THIS MANNER IS BOTH A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY. SOMEONE ONCE SAID IT ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Myers on Mar 15, 2001

The Cross is the Central Message of Christianity.

The Centrality of the Cross Galatians 6:14 In the Cross Christianity lays claim to having the most universally recognized symbol in all of world history. The Cross is more recognizable than a Coca-Cola can, CNN, or any nation’s flag. And the centrality of the Cross has even become part of our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unmoved By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001

Three reasons why some like the Roman soldiers on the hill at calavry are still umoved by the cross.

“Unmoved By The Cross” The Impact of The Cross – Part One Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other, he said, “I dare you to go over to that Cathedral ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

"Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002

The Israelites moved from the Acacia Grove to cross over Jordan. Learn the meaning of this text and lessons of moving from wilderness to promise.

CROSSING OVER Deuteronomy 11:31 “For you will cross over the Jordan and go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and you will possess it and dwell in it. Crossing over. From one state to another. What are some of the promises God has given to us in His word? For forty years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Near The Cross

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003

What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

“Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Cross

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 18, 2003

On the day that Jesus died it is noteworthy to see the crowds, the crys, and the crosses on Calvary that day. If you need encouragement dear soul, this message is sure to touch you.

A Sermon For You Easter Message  April 2001 By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby The Day Of The Cross And They Crucified Him! Matthew 27:33-36 will be our text. "And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Wondrous Cross

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 17, 2002

The song Says "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." What do you see when YOU survey the wondrous Cross?

The Wondrous Cross TEXT: Matt. 24:31,35; John 19:19; Matt. 27:39,40,46,50; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 2:13; Col. 1:20; Gal. 1:20; 6:14 INTRODUCTION 1. After Scripture reading have song leader Sing: 1) The Old Rugged Cross (vs. 1&2). 2) Beneath the Cross of Jesus (vs. 1&2). 3) When I Survey the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2002

Paul declares, "The Jews stumble over the cross. And the Greeks think it is foolishness. But others see in it the power & wisdom of God." And there are still those 3 kinds of people in the world today.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This is an update and a revision of a message that I preached back in 1994.) ILL. There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

There is soul saving power in the message of the cross.

THE WORD OF THE CROSS I Cor. 1:17-18 INTRO. "preaching" = word (logos) See John 1:1; explain - What is the significance of a word? Words without proper definitions are just so much useless babble. It is not the word itself that carries power, but rather the meaning of that word. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Cross

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 28, 2002

Why did Jesus have to go to the cross?

Why The Cross Matthew 16:21-23 21 From that time Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priest and teachers of the Law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnetism Of The Cross

Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002

The Cross of Christ has a power of "spiritual magnetism" that forces every man to look upon what Jesus did and decide what he will do with it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 14:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible