Sermons on On The Cross:

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

The Cross of Christ teaches us about Christ, ourselves, and sin; and forces us to decision.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 I. THE CROSS OF CHRIST CONFRONTS US WITH THE TRUTH A. The Truth about Sin 1. Sin’s Reality The Roman cross itself was instrument devised by the Persians and later adopted by the Romans to punish wrongdoing against the government of the day. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Cross

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 28, 2002

Why did Jesus have to go to the cross?

Why The Cross Matthew 16:21-23 21 From that time Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priest and teachers of the Law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Creeks

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002

God gave four specific instructions to Joshua for crossing the Jordan River. These instructions will help us cross the rivers of our lives.

I grew up in the little community of Munford, AL. My granddaddy owned a small farm that provided a place of enjoyment, hard work, and learning as I grew up. We were fortunate to have Cheaha Creek that flowed through the farm. About three acres was across the creek and we had one place that we’d ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Cup Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

After viewing a screening of the Passion movie by Mel Gibson I wrote this sermon in my hotel room that night.

The Cup of the Cross- (to win the world) Show preview of Passion. - Cant get away from the cross. - Awakened at 5:30 Matt 26:36-24 -How serious are we about our cup? If you knew what you had to do for one of your closest friends to be saved., would you do it? Jesus knew - it was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Cross Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Forrest Gump kept his nose into the waves or the storm would have turned his boat over or ripped it apart. Do you feel like that sometimes? Like your life is in the middle of a storm and you are not sure if you are able to handle it. Look to the Cro

Ever heard of a “Gumpism”? For example , “Blue clear sky”. Not clear blue sky. That was the theme of a George Strait song, but the movie , “Forrest Gump”, has several fascinating features. Remember when he returned from the war to start the Bubba - Gump shrimp company? “Shrimp cocktail, shrimp ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Dec 14, 2004

Let us pray fervently and carry our cross with Jesus

Introduction: For those who are on the road to salvation, the cross is power of God (1 Cor. 1:18). A true disciple is called to glory in the cross (Gal 6:14). We have to listen to the Lord who calls us to renounce ourselves, carry our crosses daily and follow him. If we want to persevere and be ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2011

God,s purpose for the cross of Christ.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS The cross is 1. The centre of God’s purpose for us. Deliverance from this present evil age. Gal.1: 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And The Cross Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011

The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory of the Cross (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Galatians chapter 6 verse 14. • 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 18 Ill: • In Hereford, there is a little village called Bredwardine’; • Like many villages it contains an old Anglican church. • For many years on the altar of that church stood a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Brethren

The Future Cross Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A look at the future for Christians

The Future Cross "How do you describe both a beginning and an end? We should have known better, but we didn't. What does it matter what we think we know, in the end there's no denying the truth." Kirk Cameron, who plays Buck Williams, says these words in the film Left Behind: The Movie and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Mathematics Of The Cross

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Mathematics is a science that has four fundamental operations, namely: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In our passage, the cross is a reference NOT to the two pieces of wood that were used as instruments of death in Roman times but ra

Intro: Mathematics is a science that has four fundamental operations, namely: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In our passage, the cross is a reference NOT to the two pieces of wood that were used as instruments of death in Roman times but rather to the suffering, death, burial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: *other

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

I will call them my people, which were not my people, and her beloved which was not beloved.” “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called the children of the living God. (Roma

As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father Israel who by now can hardly see because of his age v.10 He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to make a divine impartation by laying hands upon them that will set them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Soldier Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Terry Cheek on Jan 15, 2011

God prepares us for spiritual battle, lets see how.

A Soldier of the Cross Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: I personally have never been in the military, oh I spent some time in ROTC during high school but I have never served this country as many have. However I stand before you today as a soldier, a soldier of the cross. If you are a child of God today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Cross? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Real Sin has real consequences. Only God can deal with them and he does that via the Cross

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. 1 Cor 1 tells us that Christ crucified is a stumbling block ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A Veterans Day Sermon (but can also be adapted for Memorial Day) which likens the requirements of discipleship to being an obedient soldier

Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church