Sermons on No Sweetness In The Cross:

The Cross, The Crook & The Crown Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2014

A trilogy of sermons based on Psalms 22-24

"THE CROSS, THE CROOK & THE CROWN" Pt. 2 - The Shepard's Crook Psalms 23:1 Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Man On The Cross?

Contributed by M. K. Mathews on Oct 29, 2012

This sermon based on the present culture in India, here now people are running behind "human gods". And many asking questions like "why this man on the cross?".

God’s Plan: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have an everlasting life” (John 3:16). The above verse deserves to be decorated with jewels as it is one of the diamond verse in the Bible, which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are People Still Asking...we Want To See Jesus?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 25, 2009

Reflections on this text and our pluralistic culture with quotes from John Stott, Leonard Sweet "Soul Tsunami". We are not living in the world our parents grew up in. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, artifical life, nano technology are all around but

Lent V John 12:20-21 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2009 “Are People Still Asking to See Jesus?” When I was a kid in the 1950’s people’s minds and actions were saturated and wrapped in Christian values. The worship of God and honesty were important ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 12, 2007

We are saved by God’s amazing grace.

Amazing Grace: How Sweet the Sound! Ephesians 2:1-10 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound! That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see. There are no better known or more powerful words in all of Christian hymnody. Wherever the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Three Crosses Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 13, 2004

The final message in a series leading up to Easter on the Passion of Christ. This meesage focuses on the difference between the three crosses.

A Tale of Three Crosses April 11, 2004 The Passion - Luke 23:39-43 Sunday AM Intro: In reviewing the last hours of Jesus’ life, we often only see one cross dotting the Jerusalem skyline – but to the casual observer that day, the middle cross carried no special significance – just three men dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Utterances From The Cross

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 2, 2015

We find forgiveness, hope, and life in The last three utterances from Jesus while he was on the Cross from the gospel of Luke.

Utterances from the Cross Introduction: If ever there was a holiday to celebrate; it is Easter. What other holiday celebrates an event that promises everlasting life? I love Easter! I look forward to it, especially when the long cold days of winter have me trapped inside the house, cabin fever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Cross To Resurrection

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 8, 2023

An integrated gospel account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, including His suffering on the cross, His death and burial, and His resurrection. Prophecies fulfilled and scripture references for “What Happened Next” are also included.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-65, Mark 15:21-47, John 19:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

Costs, Commitments And Crosses

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2019

This sermon deals with what it means to follow Jesus. It involves a cost (Total Trust), a commitment (Total Loyalty) and A Cross Life (AN ALL IN LIFESTYLE). When we live such a way it opens up the door for the Abundant Life - Blessings, Favor and Miracles

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 Title: Costs, Commitment and Crosses What does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon looks at the cost (total trust), the commitment (total loyalty) and “the cross” (an ALL IN LIFESTYLE) of following Jesus. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Psalm 119

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

What The Bible Is, What The Bible Does, What Our Response Should Be!

I. What the Bible Is! a. Water for cleansing (9) This whole section deals with victory over sin. young people in particular need to learn to heed and hide the Word that they might overcome temptation. As you read the Word and meditate on it, it cleanses your inner being, just as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-99

Denomination: Baptist

Under Jesus' Wings

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2010

A sermon on Psalm 36:7-9 (Material adapted from Maclaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture Volume 4; pgs. 238- 252 "What Men Find Beneath the Wings of God")

Introduction: Some people hate the Psalms, but I love them. Bring out some Psalms around Thanksgiving WBTU: This is an encouraging section in Psalm 36:5-9. It talks about the wonderful attributes of God. God’s love reaches to the heavens. How priceless is God’s unfailing love. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 7, 2008

The healing of “a certain lame man” is one of the most inspirational miracles recorded in the book of Acts.

THE NAME OF JESUS 1Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021

We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Manger, Cross And Crown

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jun 10, 2024

Our key text for tonight touches on all of these themes. It comes from the Gospel according to… Isaiah!

As I was pondering and seeking the Lord on what to share with you this evening, I was thinking about how we just finished up with Christmas and in just a few weeks we will be going into Lent and the Easter season. That really got me thinking about the different memorial seasons we observe to focus ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic