Sermons on Submission To The Cross:

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

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

God caused 5 miracles during the crucifixion: Darkness, Veil Torn, Earthquake, Graves Open, & Resurrections. 101 Romans believed and confessed. They'll make a believer out of you too!

FIVE MIRACLES FROM THE CROSS Matthew 27:45-53 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOTHING LIKE EXPERIENCE 1. There was once a very small man who applied for a job as a lumberjack out in the Pacific Northwest. He approached the boss (who was a big strapping brute) while he was chatting with a half dozen others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Accomplished On The Cross Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 27, 2017

The meaning of the death of Jesus.

What Jesus accomplished on the cross If you can grasp the significance of what Christ accomplished for you in His Death on the Cross, your life will never be the same. That single revelation will open you up to a whole new world of limitless possibilities. You will have a new energy and life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017

The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

“Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

A cross is much more than a piece of jewelry.

Take Up Your Cross Scripture: Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Mark 8:34 (NIV) (Hold up one of the crosses.) You know what this is, don't you? Of course you do, it is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

The globalisation of the Gospel.

JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-36. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd That Gathered Around The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 16, 2013

Matthew’s account of the crucifixion scene.

THE CROWD THAT GATHERED AROUND THE CROSS “And sitting down they watched Him there.” Matthew 27:36 KJV I. THE ROMAN SOLDIERS: “Then the soldiers of the governor took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we work our walk to the cross for Easter celebration, We see many things that Jesus desires to teach us as we journey.

Take up your cross Matthew 16:21-16:28 Introduction- Good morning everyone Would you please turn to the book of Matthew chapter 16:21-16:28 We will begin today a mini series called “ Journey to the cross.” I hope to show you in God’s Word what the cross should mean to us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Friday’s Cross

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 30, 2013

Four declarations of the cross; wrath is assuaged, forgiveness is offered, holiness is imparted, love is revealed.

Good Friday’s Cross 1 John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. INTRO: There is a Puritan writer of centuries past who wrote a multi-volume theology book on this single verse. His premise and objective throughout the work ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Crossing Jordan! Bringing It Home!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 2, 2013

There comes a time in our lives when we have to step out and step up in our faith at life's challenges but we can succeed as we move in obedience to His Word and Spirit

Joshua 1:1-9 KJV Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cross Bearing Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 24, 2014

Second part of series on biblical discipleship.

"Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 2 -- Cross Bearing Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the second aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall last week we said that to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014

The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Cross, Then Look At Yourself

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 13, 2014

The best place to go if you want to be "better" as a Christian - the cross...

Look at the cross, Look at yourself Philippians 2:6-8 (Jesus), being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Despising The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2013

Despising The Old Rugged Cross

In one classic science fiction plot, antagonists attempt to gain control of the future by attempting to alter the past. Though it might not be as exciting as a Dalorian speeding at 88 miles per hour, maniacal forces in our own reality are attempting to accomplish nearly the same thing by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Through The Eyes Of Peter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2013

This is a dramatized sermon that focuses on the Apostle Peter in his early days with Jesus.

Note: This was as the beginning of a sermon series called "The Cross Through Many Eyes". It is a combination of Scripture and drama, written for one key actor, and two readers, who alternate reading the Scripture vignettes. The Scriptures are a combination of NIV and The Message paraphrase by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational