Sermons on Kneel For The Cross:

Where Have They Put Him?

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 28, 2007

Where have we put Jesus?

John 20:1-2 Where have they put Him? ( NIRV) John 20 The Tomb Is Empty 1 Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb. It was still dark. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the entrance. 2 So she ran to Simon Peter and another disciple, the one Jesus loved. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Just Doing My Job Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007

Part of an Easter series, this sermon looks at the Centurion and his response to his encounter with Christ.

Just Doing My Job Mt. 27:27-54 Illus. One of the things I loved as a paramedic was that it was anything but routine. •We were trained to expect the unexpected, to be ready for anything. And yet, there were some drawbacks. Every time the call went out, someone was facing a crisis that would change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007

Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Face

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 2, 2007

The face, form and fame of the Lord Jesus.

"Many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: So shall he sprinkle many nations". 1. THE FACE OF THE LORD JESUS The Psalmist often referred to the face of the Saviour e.g. Psalm 27:8 "When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:14-15

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

The cross is our symbol to die self and carry his love and peace into the world until he comes again or we perish.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 19:41-44, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Make The Sign Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 12, 2010

A user-friendly explanation of the important biblical truths that the Sign of the Cross symbolises.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:5, Romans 3:22, Genesis 1:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Blood That Stained The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2025

Christians celebrate the risen Savior, The Son of God, Jesus. Though the children of Israel tried to slay The Christ on a cruel cross, the blood that stained that old rugged cross could not keep The Son of God from death. He is risen! Glory Hallelujah!

Christians celebrate the risen Savior, The Son of God, Jesus. Though the children of Israel tried to slay The Christ on a cruel cross, the blood that stained that old rugged cross could not keep The Son of God from death. He is risen! Glory Hallelujah! Sing: I Know That My Redeemer Lives We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44, Luke 22:66-71, Luke 23:1-17, Luke 23:44-46, Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:24-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004

The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus.

THIS BLOOD . . . TEXT: Colossians 1:20-23 Colossians 1:20-23 -- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Luke 23:32-49

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 21, 2012

It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fri

05-20-2012 Study in Luke 23:32-49 It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fringe upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 11, 2009

A look at the last words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.46 From the Cross: Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit 1. I know it may seem a little strange to still be considering the cross on Easter Sunday. I mean, after all, today is the day we are to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not His death. But I think if we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Holiness

"The Greatest Price Ever Paid”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus bore our sin in His boy on the cross and suffered in our place.

1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 33)? The Bible says a thick darkness covered the land for three hours, from noon until three in the afternoon, when the sun would ordinarily be at its height and shining its brightest. Some have supposed this darkness was from an solar eclipse a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting In The Most Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

What's Really In The Way

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

With a huge cross on the platform which the worship team had to 'work around', the question of the day was stated in the title of this message. For us, "Is the cross or the culture in our way?"

What’s Really In the Way Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 16:24 (This message was preached with a 10 foot cross place in the center of the platform area. The worship leader and band had to work around it & the choir was behind it) • Several years ago a pastor friend told me a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist