Sermons on Submission To The Cross:

Christ Our Altar Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

Sermon about the brazen altar. According to Hebrews 13:10 Christ is our altar.

TEXT "Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God". INTRODUCTION There is much ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:2

Where's Rabbi Klein

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008

We need to be sure that we understand the gospel message..salvation is only by faith in Jesus Christ. And as we understand the gospel message we can appreciate the salvation God provided for us that cost us nothing, but cost the life of His Son

I first met Rabbi Klein in September 1973 when he officiated at the wedding of my father and stepmother. He performed the wedding in his study and it was a simple Jewish wedding with family present. My sisters and I had not wanted to go but my mother told us we should go. I really did not have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before The Throne

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jan 29, 2008

Aside from being Super Bowl Sunday, today is also known as Transfiguration Sunday in our liturgical Christian calendar, a day to remember this remarkable event, and look at how it impacts us and what effect is has on us today as Christians and followers o

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before the Throne Today is a very special day for football fans. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The culmination of the season, where the two, arguably, best teams in the NFL face off to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. Today is also a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pathway To The Passion Pt-6 Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

Why did Jesus have to die? It was part of Gods plan from the beginning of time.

Pathway To The Passion Part 6-Why Did Jesus Have To Die? In this series we have looked at the reason Jesus had to die from both the Jewish perspective and the Roman perspective. Today we will look at the reason he had to die from Gods perspective. 1-The Problem Romans 3:23 23 For all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Chose The Nails Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006

Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Day Poppy

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2006

The Poppy used on Remembrance Sunday is a symbol of sacrifice by brave men and women in warfare but the Christian Church also has a symbol of sacrifice in the Cross of Jesus

What is so special about a poppy on Remembrance Day? Why not use a pansy? Scarlet poppies grow naturally in conditions of disturbed earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th Century, transformed bare land into fields of blood red poppies, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

In The Shadow Of Bulls & Goats Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 23, 2012

Before Christ gave up his life as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, there was a system that God put into place through Moses that resembled what was to come in Christ. This system of sacrificing animals and shedding blood was the people’s effort to g

Today we begin a short series on what I believe may be the best chapter of the bible in terms of explaining exactly what Christ has done, because it puts in the historical perspective of why sacrifices were necessary in the first place. You can read more about the old covenant in chapter 9. That ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross (Not The Couch) Defines The Divine Mission

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2011

The Cross (not the Couch) Defines the Divine Mission 1) For Christ; 2) For Christians

You’ve heard of Operation Desert Storm, the code name for the U.S. invasion of Iraq back in 1991but do you know anything about Operation Moolah? It was a genuine military operation in the early ‘50’s aimed at enticing North Korean pilots to defect during the Korean War. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished!

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 26, 2011

A brief look at our Savior's final minutes on the cross taken from the three sayings of Jesus from the cross recorded only be John.

“It Is Finished!” Text: John 19:17-30 I. Welcome II. Introduction Recently I was talking with one of our members and I conceded that one of the biggest challenges I face is what to preach on each Sunday. While there are some ministers who have their sermons planned out for the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2018

A sermon about following Jesus.

“Discipleship” Mark 8:31-38 I had a hard time writing this sermon. I spent a lot of time reading. I didn’t go out much this past week-- during breaks--at the continuing education event Clair and I were at in Pigeon Forge. Instead, I wrestled with this Scripture. On Wednesday evening, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"God Is Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 17, 2018

The greatest display of God's love for us is the cross of Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many people, here in the U.S., at least, if they cannot quote the verse, are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am afraid that maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Here Is Your Son…

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 26, 2017

Reflections on Jesus’ words to Mary and John from the cross

At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish hearing, Now at length the sword had pass’d. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

Choose Jesus And Live Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

I am crucified with Jesus, but I live....

CHOOSE JESUS AND LIVE GAL 2:20 Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. A LIFE OF FAITH Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: *other

The First Church Of The Hatfields And Mccoys Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In the church at Corinth they were feudin’ and fightin’, stewin’ and suein’. So much so that Paul wrote a letter telling the congregation how to deal with their “family feud”. What do you say to the first church of the Hatfields and McCoys?

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-2:5 Introduction: You remember the Hatfields and McCoys don’t you? In 2002 they went back to a Pikeville, KY courtroom. This time it was to settle a dispute over a cemetery plot and property rights. Some “feudin” seems to never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist