Sermons on Rugged Cross:

"I Can Live As A New Person” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2011

New life is found, not by trying, but by trusting.

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This claim is unique to the Christian faith. In his book, Evidence That Demands A Verdict, Josh McDowell says: All but 4 of the major world religions are based on philosophical propositions. Among the 4 based on personalities rather than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

This morning, I would like us to think about the promises of Easter. There are three of them. Each promise is marked by something empty. An empty cross, and empty tomb and empty burial clothes. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion and our Deliverance Part 4 The Empty Promises of Easter Am Service April 12th 2009 Easter Luke 24:1-12 Introduction In our world, we are taught that; “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.” So many of us have been taken in by “empty promises,” that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Become A Ransom For Many Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2010

In this sermon we see that the reason Christ suffered and died was to become a ransom for many.

Scripture The Gospels contain a large body of material of the teaching of Jesus. Jesus taught about all kinds of things such as God, the kingdom, sin, righteousness, and judgment. Scholars and students have spent vast numbers of hours seeking to understand the person and work of Jesus. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Crucified God Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus the crucified God

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus Snapshots 02; Date: 8 November 09 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The God Crucified Who was Jesus? Do you know him? Would you have recognized the truth about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Thou My Vision

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 2, 2010

On Good friday - a unique perspective on the cross

Concordia Lutheran Church Good Friday, Tennebrae April 2, 2010 Be Thou My Vision! † In Jesus Name † As we contemplate the cross, may we know the gifts of mercy and love that were delivered there, to us. And may we envision and grasp the height, the depth, the breadth and width of the love of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Servant Reveals Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Important spiritual truths pertaining to the cross

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT REVEALS” MARK 8:27-9:50 OPEN There is a great story in 2 Kings 6. The nations of Aram (Syria) and Israel are at war. The king of Aram decides he will muster his troops in a certain place to set up an ambush. The prophet Elisha discerns ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Voices Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson outlining the messages Christ delivered to the world in the resurrection.

According to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead" (Eph. 1:19-20). The first message of the resurrection is that Christ is the Son of God and Christianity is Divine. He was "Declared to be the Son of God with power ... by the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Christ Of Corrupt Courts

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 25, 2010

A rapid fire presentation of all the ways Jesus’ trials were unjust concluding with who was to blame for it all.

The Christ of Corrupt Courts Luke 22:66-23:25 October 24, 2010 If the trials of Jesus were held today in the way they were then, legal watch groups would be protesting in the streets. The arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus likely go down in history as the quickest action of any judicial ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tears Of A Crown Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Feb 18, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ tears.

Intro>In the 1972 Presidential Primary race, Edmund Muskie seemed well on his way to becoming the Democrats’ nominee for President. However, the Manchester Union Leader published what came to be known as “the Canuck Letter,” which stated that Muskie had made disparaging remarks about Canadians, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 6, 2012

God sees your confusion, He sees that you really don’t understand why you are going through this situation.You might even have thought about giving up on God, you don’t think that he sees what you are thinking? You might even be thinking that this is not

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me Psalm 56:6-11 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ark Of Shittim Wood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2015

To show that even before the new testament JESUS was meant to die for our sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Who died for your sins? JESUS CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Makes You Whole And Saves Your Soul Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Do we really understand what Christ accomplished or fully grasp what God offers to those who trust in Jesus for their salvation?

This month we are considering together the Supernatural Stream of Healing & Wholeness and my title for this mornings sermon is: Forgiveness makes you whole and saves your soul! Easter is rapidly approaching, the celebration of Jesus paying the price for our sin, His suffering and death on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn The Motor Back On

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Jun 23, 2014

How we, (like the Galatian church) lose our power and joy, and how to get it back. We've all done it, allowed a "truth" other than Christ to become our focus and slowly lose the Holy Spirit's power.

Galatians. NLT Why do you expect God’s blessing on your life? (I asked them to write on a sermon guide) _____________________________________________________________________________________ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Objections To Nt Baptism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014

A sermon on objections to NT immersion (Material adapted from Eddie Parrish of The Truth In Love, P.O. Box 865, Hurst, Texas 76053, The Truth About Baptism, #1019 to #1021 Objections to Baptism; conclusion adapted from Brian Jones from Christian Standard)

HoHum: Max Lucado- Baptism separates the tire kickers from the car buyers. WBTU: Baptism is essential for salvation. It is not just helpful or advisable or needful but essential, in other words cannot have one without the other. When we say this many disagree and they give many objections to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradise Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2015

The criminal on the cross is offered: 1. PRESENT Salvation 2. PERSONAL Salvation 3. PLEASING Salvation Also lessons learned: 1. Never too LATE 2. Never too BAD 3. Never too HARD

Paradise Last week we began our study of the seven sayings of Jesus upon the cross. The first saying of Jesus was a prayer of forgiveness. This morning we have come to the second saying of Jesus on the cross - it is a promise. We aren’t sure of the exact time between these two statements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational