Sermons on Shadow Of The Cross:

The Foolishness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul's whole battle with the Corinthians was to get them to stop being wise before the world and fools before God, and to reverse that to being fools before the world, and wise before God.

The mayor and other dignitaries were looking into the vast pit dug for the new hospital to be built. The town half-wit came up and gazed into the pit, and asked the mayor what he was going to do with this big hole. The mayor decided to humor him and said, "We are going to round up all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The Cross And Regeneration.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit applies the message of the Cross to our lives.

THE CROSS AND REGENERATION. John 3:1-15. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 24, 2024

The Apostle Paul said he was not an elegant speaker; he did not desire to use flattering words to draw attention to the cross. It is a shame too many preachers today feel they must use flattery or jokes to attract or keep an audience.

I have heard many preachers over the span of my life. My father said they began attending church assemblies on Easter just a few days after my birth. Over sixty years have I been in an assembly hearing preaching. Think about the number of years and the many preachers you have heard. You have heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory In The Cross

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 30, 2022

When it comes to salvation, can we boast about anything? The Apostle Paul chose to boast about just one thing, and it had nothing to do with himself.

The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to combat false teaching that the Galatian Christians had believed. Paul says to them, “who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth?” The Judaizers were the culprits, stating that circumcision was essential for salvation along with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross-Over.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2022

In order to leave the land of Egypt, Israel had to cross over the Red Sea. In order to enter the promised land, these Hebrews had to cross over the Jordan River.

The Cross-Over. Joshua 3:14-17NKJV Before you can physically crossover an obstacle, or possibly a barrier, you have to be willing to leave familiar. For if the familiar is holding you down, it’s time to crossover. You've heard it said, “People who live in the mountains, wish they lived near ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 21, 2022

Jesus was dying among sinners, But also dying for sinners!

Luke 23:39-Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ,fn save Yourself and us.” 40-But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41-“And we indeed justly, for we receive the due ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Glorying In The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

To glory in the cross means to place our full trust and confidence in what Christ has done.

GLORYING IN THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 – “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love On The Cross Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 5, 2025

As Jesus stood trial before Pontius Pilate, Pilate had the opportunity to do the right thing, but his fear kept him from doing that. Had he been motivated by love instead, he could have stood.

Love on the Cross Text: John 19:1-16 Before we dig in to our message today, let me just remind you of what’s happened so far. Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was taken before Annas and Caiaphas, the Jewish religious leaders and charged with blasphemy. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6, Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Mar 7, 2025

Today, I want to share with you three powerful truths about the power of the cross: 1. The Cross Exposes the Foolishness of Human Wisdom 2. The Cross Demonstrates the Power of God’s Love 3. The Cross Guarantees Victory Over Sin and Death

The Power of the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “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.” Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, I want to talk about the power of the cross—a message that the world often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, Matthew 27:51, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:1, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Paths To The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2024

911 was the day we Rember and many first responders took up their cross.

Matthew 16:24 Paths to the Cross 1. Today I wear my uniform to recognize the first responders who have taken up their cross • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 6, 2022

This is a promise we can stand on. Jesus, who endured all things for us, offers to us His strength by which we can endure.

Introduction Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The thieves figured that the 900-pound cross probably brought about $450 and so they cut it off at its base and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Unmoved By The Cross?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2023

The Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus were witnesses to the greatest event in human history but didn't know it. If we're not careful, the same thing can happen to us and we will never realize the love of Jesus!

UNMOVED BY THE CROSS? John 19:23-24 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning, as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other. He said, “I dare you to go over to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Cross?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

A Sermon for A Good Friday Service combines three of the Gospel accounts into one for scripture reading at the beginning.

INTRODUCTION: Beginning first with Matthew 27:33-44 New International Version (NIV) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:25-30, Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:24, Proverbs 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of The Cross

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 4, 2023

Everyone who was there, at the cross, had a question, except the ones who were sure they already had the answers.. . What’s going on? What am I doing here? Who is that man, anyway? What am I going to do?

Were you there when they crucified my Lord? They were all people just like us, you know. It might just have well have been we who were there, not them. It would all have happened just the same. Were you one of the ones that hadn’t really been paying attention? Were you one of the curious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-36, Luke 23:27-29, Mark 15:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed