Sermons on Sorrow Of The Cross:

What Happened At The Cross? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 10, 2019

At the cross God was 1) Giving us his Son, 2) Dealing with our Sin, 3) Planning our Future

? You’ll probably recognize this photo on the screen, which went viral this week. It’s the picture of a cross still intact and vibrant in the midst of the rubble of Notre Dame Cathedral. And it’s amazing that this picture has captured the world’s attention on Easter week, a week when we remember ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, John 3:16, Romans 3:1-20, 1 John 3:1-3, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foolishness Of The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 23, 2021

Was Paul saying that the message of the cross was foolish? Paul was a Jew brought up in a Roman town and was greatly influenced by Greek culture. When he preached Christ, Paul found that each of these cultures had its own particular challenges when the gospel was concerned.

1 Corinthians 1:21-25 - For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, John 10:18, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 1:16, Acts 26:24, Matthew 16:4, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

The Cross (Mark 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2024

What do we do about the events of the cross? Let's look at Mark 15.

How did Jesus answer false accusations? Why did they release an insurrectionist instead of Jesus? What time was the crucifixion? Who else was crucified with Jesus? Did people mock Jesus? Did Jesus quote a Psalm on the cross? After about 6 hours on the cross, when did Jesus die? What happened to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Final Hurdle

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2021

The reproach of Egypt includes three things: a history of slavery, oppression, and their disobedience. Their past stood between them and their victory, and before God could send them to slay the giants of Canaan and possess the land, he had to deal with their past

Joshua 5:6-12 Jos 5:6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:6-12, Psalm 44:15-16, Psalm 69:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Upon The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2021

Hope in the midst of suffering.

JESUS UPON THE CROSS. Psalm 22:1-15. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus upon the Cross than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the church has always read this Psalm of David as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Has Enemies Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Preaching The Cross Series

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2022

May God add His blessing to the reading of His inspired and inerrant Word! I want to preach to you today about “the preaching of the cross of Jesus.”

1. PAUL’S DECLARATION He came declaring the mystery of God. The word testimony means mystery. Now, what does he mean by a mystery? We will see this word again in this letter. A mystery means “something that had not been revealed before.” The mystery of God which Paul preached was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Signs Of The Cross? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 19, 2019

what are the signs of the cross

What are the signs of the cross, is it the church, is it the cemetery, or is it something you see at the curb where a fatality has taken place? What are the signs of the cross, (first, second, third): 1. The Cross is a Sign of Warning. What are the signs of the cross, first, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And His Cross Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 19, 2021

Jesus carried the Cross for us first, now it'd our turn to carry Our Cross!

There are so many books, sermons, songs about the cross, where does one begin as we consider Jesus and the Cross? The cross has always been in the eternal plan of God from the beginning of time. All of God's works have been known to Him from eternity and the cross was the focal point of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing Your Jordan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of preparing for God's purpose, pursuing His promises, and possessing the spiritual territory He sets before us.

Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has been your strength and your song, your tower of refuge and your ever-present help in times of need. Today, we gather together under the banner of His love, unified by the redeeming power of His sacrifice, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Topics: Taking Territory

Justice And Mercy At The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, mercy, and justice, as exemplified by Jesus' plea during his crucifixion in Luke 23:34.

Good morning, beloved family. I am so glad you've chosen to join us today. As we gather in this sacred space, I can't help but feel the warmth of God's love radiating from each and every one of you. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called together to delve into the depths of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Topics: Forgiveness

Cross: The Symbol Of Love

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 16, 2024

This sermon explores the meaning of the Cross. In ancient times, the Cross is a symbol of shame and death. For Christians, however, it is a symbol of love.

Scripture: John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Introduction: The Cross as a Paradox The cross, in ancient times, was a symbol of shame and death. Yet, for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 13, 2023

Whatever we lost at the Mankind’s fall is very less in comparison to the failure or negligence to receive or experience the vast riches available at the Cross of Jesus Christ. The treasures available and accessible at the Cross are far larger than those in the Garden of Eden.

Whatever we lost at the Mankind’s fall is very less in comparison to the failure or negligence to receive or experience the vast riches available at the Cross of Jesus Christ. The treasures available and accessible at the Cross are far larger than those in the Garden of Eden. We lose so much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18

Glory Only In The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2024

“God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14).

GLORY ONLY IN THE CROSS. Galatians 6:11-18. As Paul draws towards the conclusion of his letter to the Galatians, he takes the pen into his own hand (GALATIANS 6:11) and emphasizes once more the issue between the Judaisers and himself. The motives of his opponents are suspect: to make a good ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational