Sermons on On The Cross:

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 1, 2007

A reading of Ephesians 1:15-2:10 shows you how the power of the cross impacts your life.

Subject : The Cross Text : Ephesians 1:15-2:10 Theme : The Power of the Cross Introduction : Power is a word much loved by us. Who doesn’t love power? We know that those with power have influence. Whether physical, political, financial, military or spiritual power we often find a strong ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross And The Conscience

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

God gave man a conscience. No animal has this gift. It is an internal ability to discern what is right and what is wrong. That is why the laws of most nations are basically the same, even if the Bible is not the basis of their laws

The Cross and the Conscience Job 27:6 NLT I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live. Job 27:6 AMP My uprightness and my right standing with God I hold fast and will not let them go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days and it shall not ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At The Cross

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007

When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us.

“Look at the Cross” “Luke 23:44-49 When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us. Sunday Morning Sermon 2.18.07 Intro: Clip of the passion of the Christ – scene 28, after the bird and right at the dark clouds – this is where the text starts. (Start with Title and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007

Sermon 3 in I Corth.

THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction A. God has given us a message of salvation through the cross (v. 18). B. God’s Word instructs us to receive this message by faith (Romans 3:21-26). C. The cross is the central fact of the Gospel. Paul wants the Corinthians to focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006

The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Terror Of The Cross

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon explores the Suffering Christ endured to pay the price for sin.

“THE TERROR OF THE CROSS” TEXT: Mark 14:32-36, "And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith unto them, My soul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cross-Perspective Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 12, 2008

In order to love in action (not just principle or feeling) as Jesus did and commends us to follow, we must first see the people and world around us as Jesus sees them - from the perspective of the cross.

CROSS-PERSPECTIVE Second in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 6, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: - As we celebrate this Independence Day weekend, it is fitting that we take a few moments to reflect on our view of our own place in this world. VIDEO: “What Inspires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And The Crowd

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

This message looks at the different types of people gathered at the foot of the cross, and encourages everyone to find themselves in that crowd.

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross - Substitution Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

On the cross the penalty of sin was removed, the partition of sin was removed and the power of sin was removed.

THE CROSS - SUBSTITUTION Actor Kevin Bacon recounted when his 6-year-old son saw Footloose for the first time: He said, "Hey, Dad, you know that thing in the movie where you swing from the rafters of that building? That’s really cool, how did you do that?" I said, "Well, I didn’t do that part--it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Crook At The Cross

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 28, 2010

The power of Jesus to save is manifested through the redemption of a convicted thief.

A CROOK AT THE CROSS Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 utilizing 7 different scenarios. a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: *other

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

This sermon looks at Jesus’ agony on the cross and what it accomplishes in our lives.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS They’re hurting him. Make them stop," cried 4-year-old Caitlin as she watched the Easter cantata. She stared w\wide eyes as Jesus was beaten, mocked, & crucified. Earlier she had danced and sang as Christ healed the brokenhearted, forgave sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Cross

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009

The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

A consideration of the power of the Cross; those for whom is is God’s power, those for whom it is folly. Shows what God did for us when Christ died on th Cross

I want to turn this morning to look at the passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, which places before us the power of the Cross, and as we journey through Lent toward Holy Week it is surely fitting to do so. The Cross is central to our faith as Christians- but I ask, do we always know and appreciate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican