Sermons on Soldier At The Cross:

A Different Drummer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Extreme Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

We find forgiveness even & most especially from the cross

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 "Extreme Forgiveness!" Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dying With The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 17, 2014

“Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities” Isaiah 53:11.

Theme: Dying with the Lord Text: Isaiah 53:7-12; Heb. 10:16-25; Jn. 19:16-37 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross at Calvary. Two main reasons attest to the significance of the cross; first the person crucified on it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pathway To A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power Is Death To Self

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2020

The path to supernatural power goes through the Cross

Death is inevitable for all life on earth. The Bible speaks of death as both physical and spiritual. The first recorded physical death of a human was Abel, who was murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). However, death itself, in both the physical and spiritual sense, is first mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Luke 22:42, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 16:24-26, Colossians 3:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 10:37-39, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Romans 6:4, James 4:6-10, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Behold Thy Son . . . Behold Thy Mother" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon on the third of our Savior’s sayings from the cross.

If you and I had been in Jerusalem that Passover afternoon when Jesus was crucified, I wonder how near the cross we would have stood. It is one thing to sing, "Jesus, keep me near the cross," and it is quite another thing to actually stay near the cross. Roman soldiers were there because of duty. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: The Nailing Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2018

By invoking the power of the Spirit and linking it to the Cross, Paul effectively dislodges one from any cross-less spirituality.

The Crucifixion of Christ horrified well-disposed pagans, and Christians were taunted with the disgrace of having such a God. Christian art only gradually overcame the repugnance to realistic representations of the death on the cross. At first the cross was represented as studded with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Marked By Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 2, 2009

Motive is what is dealt with, & the church today needs to examine the motive for our ministries. We know what we are doing, but do we know why we are doing it? Many a good work is ruined before God because of a bad motive.

GALATIANS 6: 11-18 MARKED BY FREEDOM [2 Corinthians 11:18-33] The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to add these closing words to give one more contrast between the legalists & the Spirit-led Christians. The Spirit-led live for the glory of Christ, not the praise of man. Motive is what is dealt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021

No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

New Route Never Traveled Before

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 24, 2021

NEW DANGEROUS ROUTE’ that had not been crossed before…new route takes new courage, new commitment, new determination and new leap of faith…

NEW ROUTE NEVER TRAVELED BEFORE….. Joshua 3:1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2 At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3 and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Bore The Cross Of Jesus – Who Was Simon Of Cyrene? – An Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 19, 2024

At this Easter time, we are looking at Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross for the Lord. He was God’s provision for the journey to the cross, and Jesus was the Father’s provision for the sins of the world. We examine Simon of Cyrene from the Gospel accounts and link with Isaac.

HE BORE THE CROSS OF JESUS – WHO WAS SIMON OF CYRENE? – AN EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY [A]. INTRODUCING THE MAN SIMON OF CYRENE As commentators often like to do, there is a lot of speculation about Simon of Cyrene. There are so many ideas why he was in Jerusalem and what he was doing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Acts 2:10, Mark 15:21, Romans 16:13, Luke 23:26, Matthew 27:54, Luke 23:27-31, Revelation 6:16-17, Genesis 22:1-3, Acts 2:23, Genesis 22:13-14, Genesis 22:15-16, Genesis 22:16-18, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 17, 2009

Why did Romans execute Jesus as a revolutionary if they did not view Him as a rebel?

Easter Sunday April 12th, 2009 Why did Jesus die Ac 2:22 Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Ac 2:23 This man was handed over to you by Gods set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: *other

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

On the cross Jesus takes time to repeatedly pray, "Father forgive them." The crowd and the spiritual leaders and the Romans may not know what they are doing, but Jesus knows and then dies for them.

Message “Father Forgive Them” A sermon on Luke 23:34 On the day that Jesus is condemned to death many people would have had many different thoughts about these events. Take Pilate as an example. He would have gone home at the end of the day and spoken about these events to his wife. After all, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe- "the Thief That Stole Heaven"

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2025

He calls on the name of Jesus.

The phrase "the thief that stole heaven" refers to the penitent thief, also known as St. Dismas, who was crucified alongside Jesus, was made famous by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. While the soldiers and crowd mock the Lord’s kingship, the good thief prays: “Remember me when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Thirst Quencher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2002

Life can be bitter, but God has a healing for our waters of life as well

OPENING: There once was an oyster whose story I tell, Who found that sand had got under his shell; Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain, For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the working of Fate Which had led him to such a deplorable state? Did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just One More Soul Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

At the crucifixion of Jesus, we find three crosses waiting to crucify 3 people. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. Of the three men, we find one dying for sin, one dying in sin, and one dying to sin! Two of the men were paying their debts to

1. The compassion of Jesus (39) A. To those who mocked Him. (Matthew 27:44) 1. Both men had joined with the crowd 2. One thief was especially bitter. (39) B. To those who crucified Him 1. “Father, forgive them..” 2. He died just as He lived! C. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist