Sermons on Nailing It To The Cross:

"not What We Want But What We Need"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023

A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

“Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Xxv Domingo Ordinario, Ano B-- "Matt, ¿de Quién Es La Culpa?"

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2021

Morir a uno mismo es lo que significa la Cruz para nosotros.

El rabino Harold Kushner escribió sobre un estudiante de pre-medicina muy brillante y motivado en una universidad muy competitiva. Mientras viajaba por el Este el verano antes de su tercer año, conoció a un gurú que le dijo: "¿No ves que estás envenenando tu ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

A Letter Of Concern- Scandalous Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 26, 2021

This is the 71st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#71] A LETTER OF CONCERN- SCANDALOUS 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction: We live in a time of scandals. Politics seem to be 1 scandal after another. COVID-19 seems to have many scandalous things going on. With that in mind, I want to show you this morning that for many, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Only Boast

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 17, 2022

a sermon about the cross as our only basis for boasting

In “The Guns Of Will Sonnett,” Will, portrayed by Walter Brennan, informed someone that one of his sons was a fast gun but that his grandson was even faster. And then he added, “And I’m better than both of ‘em—no brag, just fact.” That line . . . “no brag, just fact” . . . or a variation of it has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Upon A Christmas

Contributed by Risa Owens on Dec 17, 2022

Christmas Story

Once Upon a Christmas There lived a young maiden who was engaged to be married. She lived in a land far away from ours, and a culture very different from the way we live. This story takes place thousands of years ago when times were much simpler, and life was much slower than it is now. This young ...read more

The Divided Mind

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 20, 2024

We cultivate learned responses in life that we call upon as the need arises. This is a gift from God and represents the way in which we become productive people. However this same process also teaches us how to be a casualty of life. Renewing the mind is then found at the Cross of Christ.

Read it or watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa-2TCf28HM&t The following information presents a biblical point of view and is provided only for educational and entertainment purposes. It represents the opinions of its author alone. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: *other

Beware Of Belittling The Blood - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 1, 2024

Be afraid of judgment, be afraid of belittling His blood, and be afraid to oppose His eternal work of redemption.

1 Peter 1:17 And if as father you call on the one who judges impartially according to the work of each, in fear conduct yourselves in the time of your sojourn. 18 having come to know that it was not with perishables, like silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty conduct you inherited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025

On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

Release The Murderer

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 7, 2024

Jesus on trial before Pilate

Release the Murderer Mark 15:1-15 Good morning. Last week, the Atlanta first News website reported, “A murder suspect is on the loose after he was accidentally released, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Zion River Shaka, 30, had been booked in Fulton County Jail since 2020 but he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ano Ang Kanyang Krimen? Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 16, 2024

Ano ang Kanyang Krimen?

Ano ang Kanyang Krimen? Banal na Kasulatan Juan 18:1-40 , Juan 19:1-42 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Noong nakaraang linggo, nabalitaan ko mula sa aking kaibigan na ang isa sa kanyang mga kamag-anak ay naaksidente sa hatinggabi. Ipinadala niya sa akin ang link ng balita ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

The Offense That Saves

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jul 11, 2025

The message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross.

---The Cross as Crisis--- Beloved, the message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross, because the Cross is not an inspirational slogan or a religious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Big Shoulders (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of our 3-part series “Without the manger there is no Cross” My prayer this week has been that as you go about the rest of your week, that something you heard or experienced today in church, will leave an indelible impression on you. As I like to say “a soul tattoo”.

Today we are in part 2 of our 3-part series “Without the manger there is no Cross” But first: • Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? • Did you share it with someone? • Just an FYI: when we share God’s word, that is discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

Good Friday

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 27, 2024

The Cross is foolish to those who are perishing.

This week is what we know as Holy Week where we especially focus on the history of the death of Jesus Christ, His burial, and His resurrection from the dead. Not only does the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand at the very center of Christianity, but it stands at the center of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Was His Crime? Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2024

What was His Crime?

What was His Crime?   Scripture: John 18:1-40; John 19:1-42. Reflection Last week, I heard from my friend that one of her relatives had a car accident at midnight. She sent me the news link from Facebook in the local newspaper. The news carried a photo of the accident car, but there was ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other