Sermons on Shame Of The Cross:

Your Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009

What Our cross really is

Mini-Sermon-Moses, shepherd’s rod. This rod was not only for his protection; it was part of his life. In the culture of the Middle East in those days, a person was identified with his rod, another name for staff. For those familiar with the story of Judah and Tamar, this was the reason why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Part 1 of three part series Every step Jesus took He had the cross in mind. When He Humbled Himself, He was thinking of you. When He Denied His flesh, He was thinking of you. He who knew No sin, became sin for you When He preached Repentance, He w

CROSS WALK Matthew 26: 51-56 I. HE HUMBLED HIMSELF Matt. 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. A. His had no need of baptism B. He was baptized for our example C. The One Who’s name we baptize in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Words Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

PART 2 IN A THREE PART SERIES (THE CROSS) SEVEN SAYINGS OF OUR LORD FROM THE CROSS COMFORT, CONVICT, AND GIVE HOPE.

CROSS WORDS Luke 23: 32-38 I. WORDS OF PARDON (Luke 23:34) father, forgive them; for they know not what they do A. Showing His boundless grace B. If they had known, they wouldn’t have crucified Him. C. Think you wronged God to much to be saved? (23:47) II. WORDS OF PROMISE (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Wows Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

The “WOWS” miricals of the cross are not for us to just wonder about. God performed these things so that you might know: He sent His Own Son to pay the price of your sin He punished Jesus in your place Jesus suffered the wrath of God so you wouldn’t

CROSS WOWS Matthew 27:45-54 I. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND (Mt. 27:45) A. It Was Not An Eclipse 1. The Jews use a lunar calendar 2. Passover always falls on the full moon 3. A solar eclipse impossible on a full moon B. It Was A Supernatural Darkness 1. The darkness of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Pull Of The Cross

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 14, 2009

In life there are so many different forces pulling on us. We are pulled one way by fear, and another by self-righteousness. But thank God that the Cross is always at the center, and nothing is more powerful than the pull of God’s mercy and grace.

Mark 10:17-22; Mark 10:23-31 This week we are going to be looking at our Gospel lesson. I wanted to preach on the Gospel last week (maybe you wished I did too), but I held off, because this week and last week’s reading need to go together. So really, we are going to be looking at both lessons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross - Substitution Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

On the cross the penalty of sin was removed, the partition of sin was removed and the power of sin was removed.

THE CROSS - SUBSTITUTION Actor Kevin Bacon recounted when his 6-year-old son saw Footloose for the first time: He said, "Hey, Dad, you know that thing in the movie where you swing from the rafters of that building? That’s really cool, how did you do that?" I said, "Well, I didn’t do that part--it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009

The way a person faces their death can tell you a lot about them.

John 17:1-26 February 17, 2007 The Road to the Cross You can tell a lot about a person by the way in which they face their own death. Some people are afraid, others bold, some are angry and selfish, while others are calm and selfless. Seeing someone in their final days can evoke a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

Crossing The Jordan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

It all depends on you.

Crossing the Jordan Joshua 3:1-17 There were three men sitting at a coffee shop talking. One was a surgeon, one was an engineer and the other was a politician. And they were having an argument as to who’s profession was around the longest. And the surgeon ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joined By The Cross Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009

We are one in Christ, joined together by the Cross

Joined by the Cross Text: Ephesians 2:11-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Not too long ago there was a book that came out and it quickly shot up to the number one position on the NY Times best-seller list. It was one of those so-called “spiritual” books. The man who wrote it wasn’t a pastor, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mama's Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 5, 2009

THE MOTHER OF JESUS NEVER LEFT THE CROSS, SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU KNOW?

MOTHER’S DAY MAY 10, 2009 MAMA’S CROSS JOHN 19:25-27 INTRO: WE HAVE A LOT OF CHOICES IN OUR LIVES!!! 1: CHOICES WE HAVE A) WHERE TO WORK B) WHAT TO WEAR C) WHERE TO LIVE D) HOW TO LIVE POINT: GOD MAD US FREE MORAL AGENTS TO DO PRETTY MUCH AS WE PLEASE!! WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO JUST ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Other

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The primary necessity of proclaiming the truth of the Cross and its magnificent doctrines

[Consumed with the Cross] The Preaching of the Cross [Cry Out: Cross] (I Corinthians 1, 2) I. The Priority of Preaching the Cross A. Not to baptize (1:17a) B. Not with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Good Friday; the cross is foolishness to those who perish.

Good Friday The foolishness of the Cross After the supper, Judas went out to hand Jesus over to the leaders Zec 11:12 The time had come; God’s timing was perfect Prophecies were to be fulfilled Is 53, Ps 22, Gen 3 and many more The garden scene: · Jesus prays · The disciples sleep · The guards ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran