Sermons on Submission To The Cross:

The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016

1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1). 2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3). 3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6). 4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).

The Cross Made the Difference for Us! 1 John 5:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 (Revised February 2, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - Why Is This King On A Cross? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2016

What is the significance of the cross? Why the cross? Why did Jesus die?

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

His Cross-Examination At Gabbatha Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2017

Third part of an Easter series documenting the trial of Jesus.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 3 "His Cross-Examination at Gabbatha" Luke 23:1-25, John 19:13 Luke 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Words From The Cross

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 14, 2017

A Good Friday sermon.

FIRST WORD: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 I don’t suppose you’re surprised to hear Jesus forgive. That’s what he came to do. It was his mission just as a UN peacekeeper’s mission is to keep the peace, not stir up trouble. But what did Jesus mean: “…forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:26, Matthew 27:46, John 19:28, John 19:30, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Am I A Soldier Of The Cross

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a message for Remembrance day or Veteran's Day. Christians need to display the same courage, dedication and commitment that the people in our Armed Forces display.

AM I A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS ROMANS 13:8-14 THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HONORED OUR VETERANS DURING OUR SERVICE THIS MORNING, ALONG WITH THE FACT THAT THE BIBLE USES MANY MILITARY ILLUSTRATIONS, LEADS US TO CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT WE TRULY ARE SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS. WHEN I CONSIDER THOSE IN MILITARY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Preach The Cross

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

I WANT TO SUGGEST TO YOU TODAY THAT THERE IS ONE RELATIONSHIP THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. WE CAN HAVE FULL ASSURANCE OF THE FUTURE BASED ON THE CROSS OF CHRIST. HE DOESN’T WANT US TO LIVE IN FEAR ABOUT THE FUTURE.

WHY I PREACH THE CROSS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:17-2:5 THERE IS A STORY ABOUT A LITTLE GIRL WHO PROUDLY WORE A SHINY CROSS ON A CHAIN AROUND HER NECK. ONE DAY SHE WAS APPROACHED BY A MAN WHO SAID TO HER, “LITTLE GIRL, DON’T YOU KNOW THAT THE CROSS JESUS DIED ON WASN’T BEAUTIFUL LIKE THE ONE YOU’RE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cradle, The Cross, & The Crown

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2020

Three great milestones mark the life of Jesus Christ: His Incarnation, His Sacrifice, and His Resurrection/Ascension. These three are symbolized by “The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown.”

THE CRADLE, THE CROSS, & THE CROWN Lk. 2:6-7; Isa. 9:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? A: The Christmas alphabet has Noel. 2. Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Removes The Offense Of The Cross Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2020

The apostle was accused by the false teachers of teaching circumcision in some places, and they said they were teaching no more than he taught. Or it may have been inferred from the fact (which was undoubtedly true) that Paul in general complied with the customs of the Jews when he was with them.

December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe IV. Practical: Defense of Christian Liberty (5:1–6:10) A. Liberty vs. Law (5:1-12) Chapter IV.A.5: The Law Removes the Offense of the Cross (5:11-12) Galatians 5:11-12 (KJV) 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Cross: Memorial Day

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 23, 2020

The Lord's Supper is our weekly memorial of the Lord's death until He comes

“Remember the CROSS” Memorial Day 2020 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Credit: various sections were taken from K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004 Background research from Tom Fuller Memorial Day is a time when we remember a sobering fact: • The Cost of Freedom is Blood. • Once a year we observe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross-Contamination (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 1, 2020

When you hear cross-contamination, it's not referring to something good. But today I'd like to turn that around. Normally we would do our best to avoid cross-contamination, but when it pertains to the cross of Christ, it's best to encourage cross-contamination.

CROSS-CONTAMINATION (part one) By definition, cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. You might typically hear this in reference to transferring bacteria between raw ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7, Philippians 3:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:11-21, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross-Contamination (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2020

This is part two of two of my series on our need to cross-contaminate. Not with germs, bacteria or a virus...but with the gospel.

CROSS CONTAMINATION (part two) Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. This term has come up often since the pandemic started. Normally we would do our best to avoid ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, Acts 8:5, Galatians 5:11, Galatians 6:12-15, Acts 21:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2021

As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Let’s look at Jesus’ countercultural instructions in Mark 8:31-38.

Prelude As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Purpose Let’s see the value of taking up our cross and denying ourselves. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 22, 2021

This expository message from Mark 8:31-38 is about Jesus' call to discipleship - to take up our cross and follow him.

Title: Take up Your Cross Text: Mark 8:31-38 Subject; How does Jesus define discipleship? Complement; Jesus says it means that you too take up your cross. Big idea: “True disciples don’t just wear a cross around their necks - they put it on their shoulders.” Introduction – we are moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Galatians 2:20, Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday: Pathway To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 26, 2021

ON PALM SUNDAY THE CHURCH CELEBRATES A PIVITAL EVENT IN BIBLICAL HOSTORY WHEN JESUS PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE JOURNEY THAT WOULD CULMINATE IN ACHEIVING HIS DESTINY, GIVING HIS LIFE FOR MANKIND ON THE CROSS.

PALM SUNDAY FPCC 3/28/2021 SERMON TITLE: “PALM SUNDAY: THE PATHWAY TO THE CROSS” TEXT: John 12:12-19 “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, and “Hosanna! Blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foolishness Of The Cross - Holy Tuesday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 29, 2021

A look at 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 from the lectionary for Holy Tuesday worship, and the challenge of being a 'fool' for Christ

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, In the letters that Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth, he always found a way to challenge them, to make them think about their faith and how they walked the path being set out before them. Through the scripture that we have just listened to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Anglican