Sermons on rugged cross:

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Knights Of The Cross

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This is a challenge to be a dedicated disciple.

Call To Worship - Job 37:1-17 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Bethany Sexton Knights of the Cross Mark 1:1-15 Introduction: Factual Data/Scriptural Analysis 1. Speaker/speakers: Mark John the Baptist Certification of His Sonship - God the Father Jesus 2. Addressees: Seekers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place.

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place. I’m sure that all of us here, at one time or another, have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

The importance of the cross of Christ.

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS I Corinthians 1:18-2:5 “The message of the cross is foolishness to the unbeliever, but it demonstrates the power and wisdom of God to the believer” Robert Fulton in a move known as “Fulton’s Folly” tried to launch a steamboat in the Seine River in France in 1803. It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship Of The Cross

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006

It is important to cross over a new year with goals, with God’s presence, with urgency, with a clean up, and without any heavy baggages.

CROSSING OVER By : Ng Wah Lok Text: Josh 3:1-17 Joshua had a difficult task in front of him. He was to lead the people across the Jordan into the promise land. He was to achieve what his mentor Moses failed to do 40 years ago. But first, he had to crossover the Jordan river. Crossing over a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Crossing Over

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2008

It is time for the church to leave the land of familiarity and cross over to the promised land.

January 13, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Subject: Crossing Over Title: Instructions for Moving Into New Territory This has been an eventful week for this church. Sunday night we saw an unprecedented move of God’s Holy Spirit. I’m not saying that to try to get you to come back on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Show the importance of discipleship after the cross

Title: Beyond the Cross Theme: To show the importance of true discipleship. Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unfiltered Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

This message is a reflection after the viewing of the film "The Passion of Christ"

The Unfiltered Cross--A Reflection on the Passion of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 INTRODUCTION On Saturday afternoon I finally got around to seeing the Passion. I have heard critics dismiss it for various reasons, and I have heard others applaud it—especially Christian leaders. I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 9th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Jesus endured horrible things for you and I. Last week we talked about the fact that Jesus was forced to carry His cross. He had been beaten and humiliated to the point that He could hardly move, but yet was forced to carry the cross. The suffering and humiliation did not stop there. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Scene At The Cross Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 13th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Last week we looked at the work of Christ by examining several I am statements of Christ. The truth is, Christ came to save the world, and He came that those who believe would have life more abundant. Today we look at the fourteenth thing they did to our Lord. They drove nails in His feet and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Dynamite Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

The dynamite (power) of the cross is displayed in the reaction of the centurion at Calvary’s cross. This is displayed through the righteousness and royalty of Christ, the response of heaven and the witness of the centurion’s own heart.

The Bible does not give us many facts about activities of the centurions. In fact, centurions are referred to only four times in the Bible. Matthew 8 records the story where the centurion asked for his servant to be healed. “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

This sermon explores the fact that everything changes in our lives once we come to truly know God.

Crossing Over Galatians 4: 1-11 1. There comes a time that we, as believers, receive our full inheritance (1-7). A. Under Roman Law a child was not of age until 14. B. At the age of 14 he was of age but did not inherit his full rights until 25. C. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 15, 2005

The Cross had not only a purpose, but also a message. This sermon reveals that message in a way every person can understand.

“The Message of the Cross” Throughout history the cross of Christ was, is, and will always be a focal point of history and a point of division and controversy in this world. Some people look at the cross and see Christ being crucified. They imagine the broken, bloody body of Jesus hanging on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005

The Roman Emperor Constantine saw the sign of a Cross in the sky which had a decisive effect on both his military career and spiritual life.

On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist