Sermons on Rugged Cross: showing 691-705 of 79,298

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power And Control At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001

Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Matthew 26:47-54

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Cross Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:56-75

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Meaning Of The Cross

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006

After asking several people on the street what the cross meant to them, the answers were astounding, how would we as Christians answer that question? What does the Cross mean to us.

What’s the meaning of the Cross? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. To some a symbol, maybe a religious symbol (like the star of David) a reminder, a crutch, a form of punishment, where some nice Jewish boy died years ago. 2. Bible says it is foolishness to them that perish – If you’re looking for some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Centerpiece Of The Gospel: The Cross

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2006

Part of a series for Easter, the centerpiece of the gospesl, the masterpiece of the Gospels, the eternal peace God’s good news. Standing between death and life is the cross. It stands between carnal life and eternal life. God’s centerpiece of Salvation

Intro: A centerpiece is the central or most important feature. Centerpieces tend to be the focus or center of attention. Anyone who has ever attended a wedding should be familiar with centerpieces. The centerpiece of the wedding is the bride; the centerpiece of the reception is the couple. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cradle And Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006

The Christian life can be summed up by the Cradle and the Cross of Christ.

Luke 2: 22-32 THE CRADLE AND CROSS OF CHRIST (The C m C of C) The Story of Concordia Memorial College is the Story of the Cradle and Cross of Christ! I wish to leave you with the clear imprint today that the heart of CMC is the Cradle and Cross of Christ! We are all growing older, CMC too...! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Crowned, Crossed & Condemned

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 14, 2006

Jesus wore the crown of diety and because of that, He was put on the cross. But what most have never realized is that He was also guilty. Let’s see what He was guilty of .....

I am going to talk tonight about the Jesus’ crown, Jesus’ cross, and the Jesus’ guilt. I will show you a crown you have not noticed; I will talk about a cross in a light you have never seen it before; and I will prove to you that Jesus was, in fact, guilty. 1. THE CROWN YOU DID NOT SEE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: *other

The Word Of The Cross Is Foolish

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2006

That the Son of God should die on a cross is pure foolishness to many people. But for Christians, it is the sign of the power of God.

The Word of the Cross is Foolish I Corinthians 1:18-31 January 22, 2006 A pastor colleague of mine received a call from a worried mother some time ago. “Pastor, can you come over to talk to my daughter? She’s been acting strange ever since she went away to college. Now she has joined the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Up The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006

The importance of ’denying oneself’ and ’taking up the cross.’

TAKING UP THE CROSS MARK 8:27-38 INTRODUCTION... How do you work this thing? There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Through The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2006

Reconciliation doesn’t come easy. It didn’t come easy for Jesus who died to reconcile us to God.

“Peace Through the Cross”-Sermon for CATM October 29, 2006 He was imprisoned in 1964 for fighting against injustice and racism. He was released 1990 because foreign governments pressured an evil regime to reform with severe economic sanctions. He was a hero, a pace-setter. He was voted president ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cradle, The Cross, And The Crown

Contributed by Lee Black on Dec 7, 2002

Jesus was born of a virgin, but His had many sorrows, so He could bring us life.

Lk2; Mt. 27:27-31 The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown I. The Cradle - Speaks of His Virgin Birth - Lk.2:1-7 A. Fulfillment of Prophecy - Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Deliverance And The Blood

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 6, 2003

Looks into the question Does the Cross have any meaning to me as a believer? And what about the blood? I believe that to many make light, of what cost so much. His blood has a precious meaning to me for it was through it I was set free.

The Blood and Cross of Deliverance By: Ron Crandall Introduction: I want to minister this morning if can on the significance and the power of the Cross of Deliverance and the Blood. To many have and are making light of the Cross and the Blood, choosing rather to seek the masses by toning down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42, Matthew 27:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing The Sea Of Dismay

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003

Many times we come to what seems like an uncrossable Sea. Yet, God always has an answer and a way across into what he has for us. Many times it is just realizing that he is the way. We sometimes wonder I am Normal? It sure seems like I am struggling and

Crossing the sea of dismay… By:Pastor Ron Crandall Mark 4:35-41 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Of Second Chances

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Sermon set to the seeker.

The Cross of Second Chances (7-29-01) I Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-7 Imagine the last time that you were able to have a second chance. When was it? Maybe it was the time when you burnt the dinner, perhaps it was the time when you forgot to pay the late fee for a video or book that you had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-11, Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite