Sermons on Nailing It To The Cross:

Empty Cross, Empty Tomb ... Full Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 14, 2019

Mary Magdalene was an empty cup and an empty cross and empty tomb filled her up. And if you are an empty cup this morning, let me tell you how an empty cross and an empty tomb can fill you up.

Have you ever tried to help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? Pretty frustrating, amen? Just ask Jesus. It’s hard to help someone who doesn’t want help … difficult to heal someone who doesn’t think they’re sick … impossible to fill a cup that’s already full ... impossible to teach a mind ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Intersection Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 7, 2012

The Cross, choosing a new direction, change

SIGNS FOR LIFE: INTERSECTION Gal 2:20 (p824) May 6, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Rick Rusaw is the lead minister at Lifebridge C.C. in Littleton, Co. He’s the President of N.A.C.C that’s upcoming, a graduate of Cincinnati C. U. and author of some great books, ”The Externally Focused ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covered In Blood (Sermon)

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 12, 2022

The connection of the Blood of the Old Testament and the Cross in the New Testament.

I would like to preach by the help of the Holy Spirit from our Scripture with this thought," COVERED IN BLOOD”. In the Scripture that was in your hearing, Moses called his elders of Israel and instructed them to “Go and take a lamb for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-24, Luke 22:20

Denomination: Baptist

“the King Of Glory On A Cross” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 12, 2016

Jesus identified with sin and sinners on the cross. As He died, He continued to fulfill prophecy and obey the Father.

7 10 2016 “The King of Glory on a Cross” John 19:17-30 Pilate could not stand up against the pressure of the Jewish leaders and so he freed Barabbas and sentenced Jesus to die by crucifixion. After receiving beatings and scourgings, we read that Jesus begins his walk to Golgotha. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Of Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 9, 2024

How the crucifixion applies to us.

Reading 4: Mark 15, 16 – 32 The Crucifixion of Jesus How the crucifixion applies to us. Gospels account. You may find it strange to find that the New Testament does not really provide us with many of the details of Christs crucifixion. In fact, there is remarkable brevity, and restraint on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16

Denomination: Episcopal

The Seven Last Savings Of Jesus On The Cross. Forgiveness. #1

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2004

And this morning, I want to talk about one of the most beautiful words found in the human language and that Word is forgiveness.

The seven last savings of Jesus on the cross. FORGIVENESS. #1 Luke 23:33 -- 34. 07/18/04 “And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified him and the male factors, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them for they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Triumph Of Easter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2009

God came a long, long way to enter our world, endure the cross and triumph over death. He did it for you.

Sermon for Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009 – The Power and Triumph of Easter The story of Good Friday and Easter is when you really pay attention, the most dramatic and intense story imaginable. It is a story of the world’s Creator having become a part of His creation. Look at your hands for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Hell And Back

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

When Jesus cries out, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me!" He admits he has been forsaken by the one Person we expected to be his supporter to the end. But God cast his vote with the rest and says, guilty.

One of the greatest paradoxes of history is the story of the young English sailor by the name of Noble. His job was to deliver a large cannon from Portsmouth, England to Boston in the Colonies in the mid 1700's. After two days on the ship HMS INTREPID, they encountered heavy weather. Ensign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Sunday Sermon... This sermon hits on the remembrance of those who gave their all for the freedoms we have in our nation as well as the price paid by Jesus for our eternal freedom

John 15:13 (ESV) – “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Church, today isn’t just another Sunday. This weekend isn’t just another long weekend. While grills are heating up and families are heading to the lake, across this land, flags are flying a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying But Failing?

Contributed by Jerry Van Tilburg on Mar 29, 2015

Why do Christians fail in living for God and how is the finished work of Christ the answer?

We’re not a hypocrites. Loving God and desiring His will is paramount in our lives. But a sinful habit is destroying us, our testimony, and our faith. Perhaps it is smoking, an uncontrollable temper, some form of immorality, or one of a hundred different things. We’ve told ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Watched Him There

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE CROSS

Matthew 27: 26 - 44 THEY WATCHED HIM THERE v. 35 - 36 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Holiness

What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 7, 2012

If he had come down from the cross every person living today would not have a chance to eternal life.

What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross SCRIPTURE: "And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross." Matthew 27:40 KJV THE MESSAGE BIBLE: 35-40 "After they had finished nailing him to the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Earthquake

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010

A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destroy And I Will Rebuild

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 22, 2011

Watch things come to life now.

DESTROY AND I WILL REBUILD Matthew 27 1When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the last words of Christ from the cross.

Mt. 27.46 "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" 1. Do you ever feel hypocritical coming to church? You feel awful but you come through the front doors with a smile on your face. You struggled getting up in the morning but here you are now, laughing and joking like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Holiness