Sermons on Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross:

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty.

The Beauty of The Cross Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (NKJ) The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty. A. Buy them to wear around the neck. You can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumph Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007

The Cross of Christ is unimaginably tragic. Yet, it is also amazingly triumphant! There is pain, but out of that pain will emerge new joy. There is despair, but out of that despair will arise eternal hope!

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS! Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In the past several weeks, we have explored together the significance of the Preparation For The Cross, The Cost of The Cross: Obedience, last Sunday Pastor Mark so well spoke on The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Dynamite Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

The dynamite (power) of the cross is displayed in the reaction of the centurion at Calvary’s cross. This is displayed through the righteousness and royalty of Christ, the response of heaven and the witness of the centurion’s own heart.

The Bible does not give us many facts about activities of the centurions. In fact, centurions are referred to only four times in the Bible. Matthew 8 records the story where the centurion asked for his servant to be healed. “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

The King On A Cross

Contributed by Gregory Martin on Apr 16, 2011

RESURRECTION DAY

The King On A Cross "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay." (Matthew 28:6) Praise God! Make no mistake. Today is not about a bunny or an egg. Today is RESURRECTION Day. It's all about Jesus taking our place on the cross, pouring out His precious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Cross!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man.

YOUR CROSS! Mark 8:34 The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man. I. WHOSOEVER WILL John 3:16 A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010

Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2022

The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we see 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: The Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption.

Martin Luther declared: “No one understands the Bible unless they are acquainted with the Cross.” The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we observe 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: It is a Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption. ? Rejection The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Congregational

Mary At The Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

Examination of the events of Mary at her son’s execution.

This is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day cannot be celebrated without a good understanding the mystery of what Motherhood is. Motherhood goes beyond any physical labor, pains and carrying a baby for nine months. A mother’s role is much greater. There are those who serve not as a birth mother, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rufus And His Mother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2022

His mother has also been like a mother to me. "His mother in a literal sense, and mine in a figurative one." An instance of the delicacy and tenderness of Paul, of his love for this disciple and his mother, as if he were of the same family.

Rufus and His Mother (Romans 16:13, NIV) Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Paul continues to list people he would like his Roman readers to greet for him. Now he comes to Rufus. It is not known if this Rufus is the same one mentioned in Mark 15:21 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Terror Of The Cross

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon explores the Suffering Christ endured to pay the price for sin.

“THE TERROR OF THE CROSS” TEXT: Mark 14:32-36, "And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith unto them, My soul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Journey To The Cross

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

How far is it to the cross? Its the distance from your knees to the floor. Thats how far.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS Matt 27:36 36 And sitting down they watched him there; There are some who come to the Cross in the early part of their lives, and who, in relinquishing themselves to its protection in the dew of their youth, are saved from much of the world’s suffering and shame. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Cross? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Real Sin has real consequences. Only God can deal with them and he does that via the Cross

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. 1 Cor 1 tells us that Christ crucified is a stumbling block ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Glory In The Cross

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 30, 2022

When it comes to salvation, can we boast about anything? The Apostle Paul chose to boast about just one thing, and it had nothing to do with himself.

The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to combat false teaching that the Galatian Christians had believed. Paul says to them, “who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth?” The Judaizers were the culprits, stating that circumcision was essential for salvation along with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Words Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

PART 2 IN A THREE PART SERIES (THE CROSS) SEVEN SAYINGS OF OUR LORD FROM THE CROSS COMFORT, CONVICT, AND GIVE HOPE.

CROSS WORDS Luke 23: 32-38 I. WORDS OF PARDON (Luke 23:34) father, forgive them; for they know not what they do A. Showing His boundless grace B. If they had known, they wouldn’t have crucified Him. C. Think you wronged God to much to be saved? (23:47) II. WORDS OF PROMISE (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Baptist