Sermons on Nail It To The Cross:

The Instrument Of Peace

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2012

The writer to the Ephesians reveals that the Cross is the conveyor of reconciliation/peace. When has the Cross of Christ affected my reconciliation? The Cross is your instrument of peace when it Ends...

The INSTRUMENT Of PEACE—Eph. 2:11-18 The 2012(or any) Olympic celebration. A celebration of the diversity of humanity & the supposed unity of humanity. Looking at the Olympic opening ceremony—with all the grandeur & nations proudly parading & assembling together— would cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's So 'good' About Good Friday?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 29, 2018

Two thousand years have passed since the Crucifixion Day, yet the Bible account enables us to visualize the day and event with a great deal of accuracy. While on the cross, Christ makes seven brief utterances. Ponder it in your hearts by reflecting

Good Friday is observed traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. Jesus set the ultimate example of sacrifice in His once-for-all work on the cross. It reminds each of us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Soul Is Troubled

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 26, 2009

Don’t drown with the hand that can save you in plain view

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

He Could Have Saved Himself!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Their conclusion was this: "He saved others, but He can’t save himself!" That was their conclusion, a logical conclusion, but a false conclusion.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 21:1 11; Luke 19:39 40; John 12:19; Mark 15:25 32 A. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, but since so much happened during His last week, we're going to look at Palm Sunday today. Then next week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 10, 2013

This sermon relates the Passover of Exodus with Jesus as the Passover Lamb of God

BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD This morning I want to walk you through the Passover story, which is one of the most powerful events found in the word of God. As believers in Christ, we celebrate a part of the Passover every year when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Sticks

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 2, 2011

Many life experts may try to convince you and I that there is other ways to have a full existence in this life but truly the only way is to be prepared for life through accepting what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross at Calvary.

Two Sticks Pastor Ken Crow 1 Corinthians 1:18 (King James Version) 18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. This morning we will refer back to our text from last Sunday found in 1st Kings chapter 17 concerning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014

Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

(Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-69, John 6:54-56, John 6:44-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Words, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on Good Friday. Part one of two-part message.

<>The final words of a person are very important. --Our judicial system gives the final words of an individual extra weight, extra status in court trials, deeming death-bed testimonies to be of a special nature. --The final conversations of a pilot and others in the cockpit of an airplane provide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turned Away Series

Contributed by Philip Cooper on Mar 6, 2007

The fourth of Jesus’ sayings from the Cross.

WHEN GOD TURNED AWAY (#4 in the series CrossWords) Mark 15:33-35 Introduction: Jesus was on the Cross for approximately six hours. For three hours man did his worst. For three hours God did His best. C. S. Lewis captured the Cross event in a poem: "Love’s as hard as nails, Love is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thou My Vision

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 2, 2010

On Good friday - a unique perspective on the cross

Concordia Lutheran Church Good Friday, Tennebrae April 2, 2010 Be Thou My Vision! † In Jesus Name † As we contemplate the cross, may we know the gifts of mercy and love that were delivered there, to us. And may we envision and grasp the height, the depth, the breadth and width of the love of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Dying To Self

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in intimacy with God is more than external works of prayer or love, it is dying to our agendas, fleshly desires and ego’s. Today we will look at how dying to oneself opens the door to a new life of intimacy with God.

“Dying To Self” Romans 6:4 01/27/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau READ PASSAGE “Dying To Self” INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Have you ever asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:4-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Earth Yielding Increase

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 24, 2009

For Worldwide Communion Sunday: How can we, like the Psalmist, be optimistic in the face of international conflict, national dispute, racism, church tension, our personal conflicts? The Cross is God’s reaching out to heal.

It was an awesome ruin. A hulk of stone, a pile of rubble. Smoke stains clearly visible. Jagged edges its roofline. What once had been a magnificent building lay now exposed to the open air, useless, a scar on the horizon. What terrible thing had happened here to create this ugly defacing of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten series on characters at the cross

We Were There - Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Bible Reading: John 19: 16b - 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Belong here, and you are a member of one of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's All Relative Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 17, 2015

Just what is the truth about truth?

“Cross Currents: It’s All Relative” Col 2:6-15 A cartoon pictured Pastor Wilkins behind his desk, a look of utter disbelief on his face. Standing in front of him was a church member, Mrs. Trent. She had just said “According to my horoscope, this is a good week to preach ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 10, 2020

John 19:31-42 deals with the transition from the cross to the tomb. Two groups are involved here: the Roman soldiers, and two friendly Jewish leaders who have come to believe in Jesus as the promised Messiah.

The Burial of Jesus: John 19:31-42 Intro: Everything about the arrest, trials, beatings, death, and burial of Jesus was a continuous departure from proper protocols and basic fairness. The only reason this worked is that Jesus permitted all of it to happen to him because he willingly laid down his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ