Sermons on Jesus Crucified:

Passions Or True Love? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2024

Crucifying the flesh with its harmful passions is crucial.

Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Course 2024 We worship today in the still strong light of Pentecost, and we are reminded by St. James “do you suppose it is in vain that the scripture says, ‘[God] yearns jealously over the spirit which he has made to dwell in us’"? Now the jealousy of God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Galatians 5:19-24, Mark 9:30-37, John 8:44, Matthew 5:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Just One More Soul Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

At the crucifixion of Jesus, we find three crosses waiting to crucify 3 people. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. Of the three men, we find one dying for sin, one dying in sin, and one dying to sin! Two of the men were paying their debts to

1. The compassion of Jesus (39) A. To those who mocked Him. (Matthew 27:44) 1. Both men had joined with the crowd 2. One thief was especially bitter. (39) B. To those who crucified Him 1. “Father, forgive them..” 2. He died just as He lived! C. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

I Smile At My Enemies!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 11, 2013

There is a price that we have to pay of crucifying our flesh and arise to get closer with our Lord and Savior Jesus.

I smile at my enemies! 1 Samuel 2:1”And Hannah prayed and said: " My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” There is something undeniably lovely to sleep in the wee hours of the morning ….! I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Are You A Speckled Bird?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus would not "fly away," and so, they crucified him... Why did the world hate Jesus? Why does the world hate you?

Title: "The Great Speckled Bird" Introduction: Years ago I heard a song sung about the "great speckled bird." I had no idea of what the singer was singing about. In my devotions I came across this passage of scripture and studied it out. God was saying to Jeremiah, "those who follow me are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:9, Jeremiah 9:1-15, Jeremiah 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Tenebrae 2024

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2024

This is a very solemn service. After all, the death and burial of Jesus was not a festive event. It was on this day of the week that Jesus was crucified, died, and was laid in the tomb.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-27, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Wdjd?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 22, 2016

A sermonette on Judgement and forgiveness, what should we do? It pains us to forgive, it pains us not too, much easier to judge someone than forgive them?

In the book of Luke Chapter 23:34-46 New International Version (NIV) We read about what could possibly three cases of forgiveness: 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46, Matthew 7:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Have You Responded To Jesus’ Resurrection?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 23, 2019

This message is about the disciples and their response to Jesus’ resurrection. And their response mirrors how many Christians respond to Jesus today.

Jesus’ resurrection on that third day was 4000 years in the making. When God raised Jesus from the dead, it was the crescendo of our Heavenly Father’s plan to make it available for man to once again have His spiritual life living inside of him. That’s why Jesus not only died a spiritual death but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Luke 24:13, Luke 24:27-32, Luke 24:44-49, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Choosing that which is good for us.

Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

We Preach Christ

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 23, 2013

When others deliberately avoid preaching the Lord who planned & made Himself to be the sacrifical Lamb of God, we (as the Apostle Paul) PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED!

We Preach Christ (1 Corinthians 1:21-24) “…in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. [21] For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; [23] but, we preach Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Triumphant

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

Christ triumphed over the devil at Calvary. Because of this every Christian can triumph over the powers of darkness.

TEXT “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it”. INTRODUCTION The terms used in this verse are all military. Calvary was a battleground. 1. AT CALVARY CHRIST DISARMED THE POWERS OF DARKNESS “spoiled principalities and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Lessons Learned From Two Criminals

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight, I want to look at two people and the truths they teach us. They are the criminals that hung on the cross on each side of Jesus, the day Jesus was crucified.

Lessons learned from two Criminals Luke 23:32-43 Introduction I expect to learn things when I read the teachings of Jesus, after all, even the Jews who rejected Jesus saw Him as a Great Rabbi, a Great Teacher. I expect to learn things when I read the writings of the Apostles because these men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Jesus, The Truth About Jesus And The Story Of Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 5, 2007

The end of John’s gospel calls me (and you I pray) to be committed to Jesus, committed to the truth about Jesus, and committed to the story of Jesus - past present and future.

If you’re anything like me then there will be some film you’ve seen or some book you’ve read and when it was finished you were ready for more! “I can’t wait for the next book” or “I wonder what’s going to happen next.” Well, we have just heard read to us the last words in the gospel of John the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Before Pilate -- Again! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2016

The injustice of Jesus' death sentence in Luke 23:13-25 shows us how Jesus was convicted, despite his innocence.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Let Blessings Turn To Curses

Contributed by Ralph Hill on Feb 20, 2001

Many of the people who shouted "Hallelujah!" as Jesus came into Jerusalem shouted "Crucify Him!" just a few days later.

“Don’t Let Blessings Turn To Curses” Luke 19:28-40 Ralph Edwin Hill, Greenwood United Methodist Church 18 February 2001 As they drew near to Jerusalem, the disciples knew that something was up. After securing a donkey in a most unusual manner, they led Jesus and the donkey down the hill toward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Methodist

The Most Fascinating Chapter In The Bible

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

The technical details of Daniel 9 are a little complex, but worth the work. Daniel predicts the very week when Jesus was crucified!

Introduction 1. Daniel 9 may take thinking , but please put in the effort... 2. It is a key chapter, and an important key to: (1) Apologetics: defending the faith in general (2) Jewish evangelism: Messiah had to die before 70A.D. (3) Bible Prophecy and end times events (4) Understanding where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible