Sermons on Shadow Of The Cross:

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

Reformed theology that God turned His back on Jesus on the cross. Is this Biblical?

Did God Turn His Back Upon Jesus? Matthew 27:45-46 In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perfection In The Order Of Melchizedek

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that our perfection is only thru the finished work of CHRIST on the cross.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our perfection is only thru the finished work of CHRIST on the cross. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:11 (Amplified Bible) 7:11 Now if perfection (a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Behind The Door? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Adapted from a series done by Joseph Rodgers "A Journey to the Cross"

How many of you watch “Let’s Make a Deal” You have no idea what’s behind door #1 or door #2. It could be something great or a Zonk, which NOT something great. Well, in this passage of Scripture we find two different people behind two different doors with two completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Died For Me , Now I Live For Him. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

The Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins.

The Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. In John 3:16, it says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." When we believe in Jesus and accept Him as our Savior, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, John 3:16

Jesus Was Whipped And Beaten Nearly To The Last Breath Of His Life Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 18, 2024

Jesus went to the cross, as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. He was stricken and afflicted.

Robert Irvine's profile photo Robert Irvine<robbieluke1961@gmail.com> 13:39 (3 minutes ago) to Revd Robert Irvine “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.” Isa 53: 4 Jesus went to the cross, as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 30, 2023

How what seems to be the foolishness of the cross, is actually the greatest piece of wisdom

What’s the daftest thing you’ve ever heard, the silliest idea you’ve ever come across? If you’re anything like me you’ve probably had lots of ideas yourself that, when you think about it, make no sense whatsoever. We all like the world to make sense, it makes us feel good and comfortable. We feel ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

( Cut It Off)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 31, 2022

THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAVE JUST CROSSED OVER THE JORDAN TO ENTER CANAAN

Joshua 5:1-9 (KJV) 2 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. 3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the cause why Joshua did ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Demonic And Spiritual Barriers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2026

Overcoming demonic and spiritual hindrances through the power of the cross and the authority of Christ.

BREAKING DEMONIC AND SPIRITUAL BARRIERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:15 Key Verse: “Having disarmed principalities and powers, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (Colossians 2:15) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:12; 1 John 4:4; Isaiah 54:17; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? (Pt 1 Of 3 Part) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Good morning Cross Pointe Church. Ready to dig into Gods Word?

We are going to be looking @ the 22nd Psalm today. The purpose of today’s message is to give you hope when you feel abandoned. To challenge you to study Gods’ Word We are going to look @ 3 key points: God keeps His promises God finishes the job Jesus is always thinking about us Open your bibles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

No One Is A Stranger, No One Is An Enemy

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the actions of some, we are all children of the same Creator, brothers and sisters

Hear the words of a Sikh Scripture: I see no stranger, I see no enemy Wherever I look, God is all I see I don't think of us and them No one do I hate or condemn I see God's image – each one a friend. Of any religion, caste or race All I see is God's shining face His smiling face, His gracious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:39

Denomination: Episcopal

The Shepherd King Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 27, 2025

The eternal I AM who spoke from the burning bush now walks among us as the Good Shepherd. Tonight we discover how ancient promises find fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

The Shepherd King Introduction When God called Moses from the burning bush, He revealed Himself with those thunderous words: "I AM WHO I AM." This was not merely a name. This was the declaration of eternal, self-existent being. God was telling Moses, "I am the source of all life, all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 80:1, Ezekiel 34:2-6, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:23-24, Micah 5:4, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 9:36, Mark 6:34, John 1:29, John 6:35, John 10:1-18, John 10:27-28, John 14:27, Romans 10:9, 1 Samuel 17:34-35, Hebrews 13:5-6, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:4, Amos 3:2, Genesis 31:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Word: Salvation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

The second word of our Savior on the cross is directed to one of the thieves crucified with him. An analysis of Jesus’ second word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:43, teaches us about salvation.

Introduction Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus. But the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Herbert ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Numbers 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Zoad In The Road Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2009

Have you come to a "Cross" road in your life? Have you decided to make a decision to take up your cross and follow Jesus? Not to decide is to decide. Which path will you choose?

OPEN: This begins a series which we’re calling "Dr. Seuss and God". Dr. Seuss (actually Theodor Seuss Geisel) dedicated himself to writing simple, entertaining and thoughtful poems that used basic words children would understand. But every once in a while, Dr. Seuss would introduce what some people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Jeremiah 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Calling You By Name

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The call of God is what makes all the difference in our lives. We do not have to be on our death bed - or dying on a cross next to the Cross of Jesus - in order to hear His word of mercy.

HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the word of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Words

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 28, 2019

The Bible records seven last statements that Christ uttered while he was on the cross. While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words.

Last Words. Not too long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. My first combat was only a few days later. Combat tends to grow one up quickly. The man to my right, whose shoulder was only a foot away from my own, got a face ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: United Methodist