Sermons on Shame Of The Cross:

Christmas And The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

One of the greatest gifts that comes to us from Christmas is the cross, and all of its benefits for time and eternity. Christmas marks His coming, and the cross marks His conquering.

One of the great turning point days in the history of the Western world was June 18, 1815. Napoleon and Wellington faced each other on the battlefield for the first and last time. The history of Europe, and possibility the whole world, hung in the balance. The weight began to shift in ...read more

The Cross Of The World

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 26, 2021

The cross of Christ is a sign to His then followers and us today to take the message of the Gospel out to the world. Jesus' ministry was mainly to the Hebrew people who the LORD sent Him to first. Through the power of the cross and the Pentecost the world of the Gospel must be taken to the world

The Cross of the World John 12:31-36 Rev. Dr. Michel H. Koplitz Today we need to start or chat at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. We can read in the Gospels that Jesus was first sent to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus Himself tells us this in several different places in the Gospels. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021

Notes on a message about Passion Week. The lessons we learn from the events that led up to the cross and the resurrection of Christ.

Title: Journey to the Cross - Passion Week Theme: To show that Christ journey to the cross was deliberate. Each event in passion week had a purpose. Opening Scripture John 12:12-19 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Luke 10:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 27, 2021

God works under opposites in order to help mature us in our faith so that we might appreciate even more the miracle of His love. And that love is truly miraculous.

The Theology of the Cross God sometimes does not work in the ways which we would expect our God to work. Sometimes, He does not always give us what we want. Sometimes, there are moments in our life where God seems so far away. We pray to Him and nothing happens. We look at God to intervene in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contemplating The Cross Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 16, 2019

What was significant about the death of Jesus on the cross?

We come now to the last day of our Lord’s life on this earth. This was the day He was to die for the sins of the world. That’s why He came. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:45 (Amplified) The idea behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Criminal On The Cross

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2019

Jesus was dying and would participate in the resurrection for one big reason - to take back and restore what had been lost with Adam.

The Criminal on the Cross Good Friday 2019 Picture of Cross standing in Notre Dame Cathedral Luke 23:32-39 NIV “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals — one on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-39, 1 Peter 2:23, Luke 23:40-43, Genesis 3:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2020

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

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Introduction We all have battles to fight, struggles to face, and questions that need answers - and we all have the power of God to see us through. No one gathered today has all of the strength within them on their own to face the struggles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eclipse Of The Cross

Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 15, 2017

This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17).

The Eclipse of the Cross Mark 15:20-34 This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17). It was an amazing event. When God does something, it catches the attention of the whole world. Millions of people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Fitted Series

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 12, 2017

What does Jesus mean when Jesus says Carry our Cross

Luke 9:23-25New Living Translation (NLT) 23 Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. 24 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Willingness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 10, 2017

Jesus example calls us to display the willingness of the cross in our daily lives.

The Willingness Of The Cross Text: Phil. 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott, said, "I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Superiority Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2017

Only those who accept the cross of Christ as the payment for their sins will receive eternal salvation.

The Superiority Of The Cross Text: Heb. 9:11-28 Introduction 1. "In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017

God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Way Of The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2023

The Cross of Jesus, and our cross.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS. Matthew 16:21-28. MATTHEW 16:21-23. When Jesus began to openly teach the necessity of the Cross, Peter - of all people - took Him aside, and began to rebuke Him. This brought to the lips of Jesus what is perhaps the sternest rebuke that He ever gave. Jesus' rebuke of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forced Cross Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2023

The call to serve God becomes a forced cross when the going gets tough. We love smooth running of life. But through challenges we meet God’s power and miracle working hand. Let’s keep fighting for God with his help.

Compelled to bear his cross: Matthew 27:32. “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.” Cyrene was a city of Libya, in north Africa, lying west of Egypt. Cyrene had a large Jewish population, and Simon was very likely in Jerusalem for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Methodist

The Serpent And The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

Without the Cross there is no salvation for any one of us, bitten as we are by the sting of death which is sin.

THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS. John 3:14-21. JOHN 3:14. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” This refers back to an incident during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 21:4-9), and forward to the crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational