Sermons on Not Crossed Before:

The Cup

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2011

The wrath that was due us fell on Him.

(You can read all of Jonathan's sermons on blog.fhfbc.org or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) This sermon is based on chapter 3, “Looking Below the Surface,” in The Cross of Christ by John Stott. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

Crossing Jordan (And The Lessons We Learn)

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2003

I talk about three themes found in Joshua 3-4: the power of God, the leadership of God and the necessity of remembering.

Crossing Jordan (And the Lessons We Learn) January 18, 2003 Intro: (I began this sermon sharing a personal story non-related to the sermon)… I’m not sure what kind of truth you’ll take away from the story I just shared…but I want to tell you a story found in the book of Joshua that is worth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Words From The Cross: 'father Forgive Them'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2015

A sermon from the series "Words from the Cross."

"Words from the Cross: 'Father, forgive them.'" Luke 23:26-27, 32-34 Nearly all of us have been hurt by the actions or words of someone else. And these wounds can leave us with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even revenge. And if we hold grudges, if we aren't able to forgive--we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003

The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What The Cross Is Pt. 2 "Our Teacher" Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006

This sermon is the second in a series about what the cross is. This sermon decribes what the cross teaches us through example.

What the Cross Is pt. 2 “Our Teacher” Intro: Farley wrote this in his book Outrageous Mercy “The Cross is our teacher. The cross is a window through which we learn everything we need to know about God, humanity, wisdom, worship, the purpose of suffering, the purpose of life, and a host of other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-26

Denomination: *other

"Words From The Cross: 'i Am Thirsty"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2015

A sermon about thirsting for and finding life in God.

"Words from the Cross: 'I'm Thirsty'" John 19:28-30 Have you ever been really, really thirsty, but there was no water or even soda to be found? When I'm really thirsty and I am not able to have a drink, I have a hard time thinking about anything else. I might fantasize about an icy cool ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other

You Can't Get Rid Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 20, 2008

A sermon on the Cross (Taken from Timothy Keller’s Book, "The Reason for God" Chapter 12 "The True Story of the Cross" Pages 186 to 200)

Sermon on the Cross HoHum: In the years of Communist domination of East Germany there was a symbol that brought hope and comfort to believers in Jesus. A huge TV tower had been erected to broadcast atheistic propaganda. Near the top of the building was a globe-shaped structure housing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crown Without A Cross? (May 7, 2023).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2023

It was only after the resurrection that Peter understood the cross and what that it because there is no crown without a cross!

THE CROWN WITHOUT A CROSS? Text: 1 Peter 2:20 – 25 1 Peter 2:20 - 25 (19) For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. (20) If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Beyond The Cross - Salvation To All Who Believe

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2005

This message focuses on I Corinthians 1:18. "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but o us who are saved it is the power of God."

Beyond the Cross -Salvation to all who Believe- I Corinthians 1:18-25 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy week, the last week of the public life and ministry of Jesus. Holy week goes from the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion on Friday to the resurrection on Easter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

What To Do When You Are Nailed To A Cross Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 9, 2020

Our dying words reveal a lot about us. This message looks at the seven last words of Jesus

So, this is how it would end. Not being crowned a king but dying a criminal. Executed as a traitor to both his country and his faith. This weekend we are tying up our Worst-Case Scenario series. Through January and February and then again in April we’ve been looking at various Worst-Case ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:26-27, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Do You See Upon The Cross?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 14, 2009

Good Friday: Behold the man; behold the king; behold your God. Gaze upon the man upon the cross and ask yourself "who do you see?"

WHO DO YOU SEE UPON THE CROSS? I have made it a tradition these last four years or so to watch Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion. As Easter comes around each year I use tools like this movie to meditate upon what Jesus did for us. This year, however, something strange happened. For our movie club ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Mennonite

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