Sermons on Old Rugged Cross:

Growing Old Gracefully Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2017

Pass the tests of life when you revel in your losses, receive Christ into your heart, and take responsibility for your own sin.

Richard S. Halverson, the former U.S. Senate Chaplain, used to challenge people with the following image: You're going to meet an old man [or woman] someday down the road – ten, thirty, fifty years from now – waiting there for you. You'll be catching up with him [or her]. What kind of old man [or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Poor Old Lady Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 6, 2006

An outline of the Book of Habakkuk, showing how Habakkuk moves from a type of Pharisaism to an understanding of the grace of God through faith.

THE POOR OLD LADY, I THOUGHT SHE’D DIE This morning I should like to discuss with you the Book of Habakkuk as it applies to the crime and corruption which exist in North America. In order to get us into the feeling of the Book of Habakkuk, I would like for you, for a few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God That Trouble Don't Last Always

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to those who are going thorugh tough times. When it seems as though there is no way out of a situation and everything is closing in on you, you can rest assure that God is just a whisper away to help you. All you have

Introduction: The word trouble is often looked upon with a dark color. Trouble and trials are two of a kind. Webster’s dictionary defines trouble as a condition of distress, anxiety, or danger. We as Christians are well aware that we face trouble and trials in our day-to-day living. James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-32, Exodus 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Transformed Life, Do You Have It?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 18, 2004

How God wants and is able to take our old life and transform it by his power and grace when we give our life to him.

The Power of the Transformed Life, Do you Have it? Glenn Newton, Feb. 15, 2004 ISA 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.ISA 40:29 He gives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Leaving Your Baggage Behind

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 14, 2007

Sometimes in life we hold on to past stuff that we should let go. We start looking back wanting those things that we have left behind. When god delievers us from our past, let the past stay the past and Leave Your Baggage Behind.

Introduction: In today’s society there are those of us that either want to hold on to the pass, or are afraid to move on from their past lives. There were situations that happened to them ten or maybe fifteen years ago that they are still holding on to. An old saying that people use to say was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

My First Encounter With Superman

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 20, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers. People at times will try to make you feel bad of your past life. No matter what you have done Jesus the Christ will meet you where you are and will forgive you of your sins if you want Him to.

Introduction: When we think of the term Superman, our first thought is that man named Clark Kent who was a reporter for the Daily Journal. He was arkward, clumsy, appeared weak, defenseless, and was always in someone’s way. He was highly in love with Lois Lane and was too shy to let her know. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Pit Bull Mentality

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 25, 2007

This sermon shows how we should have the determination of a Pit Bull to do God’s will and constantly seeking and encouraging those to find Christ who do not have a relationship with Jesus the Christ.

Introduction: When I think of pit bulls my mind automatically goes to that dog that has a mind set of not letting go. Once it gets a hold of you it will not let go. It is determined no matter what to hold on to its victim until its victim is dead. A pit bull’s jaws are designed to lock together ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Mark 15 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 15 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 15.

Following Jesus (15) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 15:16-39 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/9/2017 I want to thank you for joining us today and, if you’ve been here the last fifteen weeks, I want to thank you for joining me on this journey through the Gospel of Mark. I hope that this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 20, 2015

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Peace of the Cross John 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceCross.html We're backing up to chapter 17 in John's Gospel to cover something we missed. Last time we began studying the trial and torture of Jesus, leading up to Calvary's cross. But the victory wasn't to be completely won on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ To The Cross And Resurrection

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 24, 2010

Where then can we turn when our possessions do not satisfy, our politicians fail us, our presents get old, and passions whither into pain? Where can we turn? We can turn only to the God of our salvation.

Intro They are nearly gone. The leaves, that is. Rich in the green of spring, they are even more stunning in autumn: gold, auburn, red as if on fire. Then follows the falling leaves and the blowing wind. Finally, only the muted-brown pallor of death remains. This death is followed by cold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

An Old Testament Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas begins in the OT with the promise of the Messiah.

Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible, and the Jews were watching for his coming. It is interesting that the Jews use a different arrangement of the Old Testament books than we do. After the first five books there is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Old Testament Dates

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 12, 2001

Here is a list of the dates covered by the books of the Old Testament, as well as a chronology of OT events.

Old Testament Dates [HTML formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/otdates.html] BOOKS OF THE BIBLE - the periods they span: Genesis - Eternity to 1805 B.C. (death of Joseph) Exodus - 1876 B.C. to 1445 B.C. Leviticus - No chronology. Numbers - 1445 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Out With The Old - In With The New"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 19, 2001

We need discernment so that we can know when to let go of things of the past to enthusiastically seek the blessings God has in store for us in the present. Because of their clinging to the Temple the Chosen People of God missed out on the promised Messia

¡§Out With The Old -- In With The New¡¨ Hebrews 8:1-13 When we are confronted with all of the problems of the present, we are often tempted to reminisce about the days of old and how wonderful things were back then. If we experienced the ¡§good old days,¡¨ then the tendency to cling to the past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Removing The Old Rags

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

WE are to remove the old rags of sin and put on the robe of righteousness!

INTRODUCTION Talk about the New Creation. Talk about dressing for occasions. Talk about the Prodigal Son and His Robe! The story is told of a little boy who went to the funeral of an atheist. There in the coffin was the man who professed not to believe in God, and, of course, God’s heaven. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A lesson honoring the aged.

Title: Growing Old Gracefully Text: (Leviticus 19:32) "Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD." Introduction: Honor is a precious thing. It is something that, in our deepest thoughts, we all desire and would like to have. --(1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ