Sermons on Shame Of The Cross:

Look At The Cross

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007

When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us.

“Look at the Cross” “Luke 23:44-49 When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us. Sunday Morning Sermon 2.18.07 Intro: Clip of the passion of the Christ – scene 28, after the bird and right at the dark clouds – this is where the text starts. (Start with Title and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Communion Meditation for October 5, 2008

(Slide 1) Our main text for this morning is found in John’s gospel, chapter 19 and beginning with verse 18 we read: (Slide 2) There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, “Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Crowd Or The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The second message in this series deals with peer pressure.

I. Introduction a. “If your friend jumps off a cliff would you?” b. Personal Story c. The World’s view of Peer Pressure i. You must look, act and dress a certain way ii. Live the way you want d. Statistic – 26% of student find Peer Pressure to be a major issue in their life II. Effects of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Scandal Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 30, 2008

God delivers his people from the failure of self-sufficiency by the work of Messiah.

Scripture Introduction We enter an “inner sanctuary” when we open our Bibles to John 13. J. C. Ryle: “In every age the contents of these chapters have been justly regarded as one of the most precious parts of the Bible. They have been the meat and drink, the strength and comfort of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2008

Step into the water, observe a miracle, and enter the land of milk and honey. This was a huge victory, but they had many more victories to win. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Step into the Water Joshua 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StepIntoTheWater.html The children of Israel are ready to leave the wilderness for good and claim their Canaan, the Promised Land of abundance and victory...the land of milk and honey. Joshua 5:6 For the children of Israel walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 17, 2008

Man is ultimately responsible for any and all of his actions. Nowhere in the Bible will you find a verse that excuses man’s sin. Rather what it does prove is that we have an all-knowing God, an omniscient God.

Crossing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:5-6 5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) 6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? 7 Someone might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 20, 2008

Facing the defining moments in life requires us to make the correct decision

CROSSING JORDAN Joshua 1:1-11 * Turn with me to the first chapter of Joshua and in just a moment we will read verses one through five. Forty years earlier, under the leadership of Moses, the Children of Israel came to a defining moment at Kadesh-Barnea God said, “I am giving you this land so go ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008

Seven stepping stones to a new level with Christ. This message helps believers move beyond just the fact that Christ has saved them from the bondage of sin. Now He beckons them to cross yet another river to enjoy the abundant life.

Many of us have many camp stories Camping does a body good…unless you’re a friend of Bobby...listen to his letter he sent home from camp. Illustration: Bobby’s Letter From Camp: Dear Mom and Dad, Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and are worried. We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006

The cross still is powerful

POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Cor. 1:18 I. 10 Yrs. PASTORING, 16 Yrs. PREACHING, 23 Yrs. SAVED & COUNTING A. Always Inadequate Preaching about the Cross 1. Great Sermons, messages 2. But yet not quite satisfied B. Been preached millions of Times 1. Still Love to Hear It 2. Story of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

The Cross of Christ teaches us about Christ, ourselves, and sin; and forces us to decision.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 I. THE CROSS OF CHRIST CONFRONTS US WITH THE TRUTH A. The Truth about Sin 1. Sin’s Reality The Roman cross itself was instrument devised by the Persians and later adopted by the Romans to punish wrongdoing against the government of the day. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about what the cross of Jesus Christ has to teach us.

The Message OF The Cross (Tell about triumphant entry into Jerusalem – Pharisee’s final rejection and plot – Greeks wanting to see Jesus – Jesus invitation to follow him – Voice of God the Father responding - ) all pointing to the culmination of Christ’s advent on the earth – the reason for His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009

The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

Text: “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” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

A consideration of the power of the Cross; those for whom is is God’s power, those for whom it is folly. Shows what God did for us when Christ died on th Cross

I want to turn this morning to look at the passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, which places before us the power of the Cross, and as we journey through Lent toward Holy Week it is surely fitting to do so. The Cross is central to our faith as Christians- but I ask, do we always know and appreciate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Crook At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist