Sermons on Symbolism Of Cross:

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 4, 2018

From the cross, Jesus cares for his mother. In so doing, he calls us to care for our family and for our broader spiritual family, and to put others before ourselves.

Family Matters Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 3 * John 19:25-27 We are in a seven-week series leading up to Easter called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We’re looking at the seven distinct things Jesus said while being crucified. Last words matter, and the last words of the Son of God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014

Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Saved And Ya Know It!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

What does it means to be saved? The Bible says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. What does that mean? What did the death of Jesus on the cross really accomplish for us?

As we prepare to receive communion and consider what the death of Jesus accomplished for all who trust in Him, I thought it would be good for us to talk about what it means to be saved. The Bible says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But what does that mean? What did the death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Perfect Saviour

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2014

Whether viewed as the babe in a manger, or as the man upon the Cross; as the risen Lord, or as the King upon the throne - Jesus is well able to identify with us in the midst of our own perplexities in this life.

A PERFECT SAVIOUR. Hebrews 2:10-18. I. The Father deemed it an appropriate method to secure our salvation by sending His Son into this world to be one with us (Hebrews 2:10-11). This was determined from all eternity, and was not some kind of afterthought (John 3:16). Jesus came willingly, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 29, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Me? Barabbas?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2018

Barabbas watched as Jesus was beaten with HIS beating, as Jesus took up HIS cross, and as Jesus was peirced with HIS nails. He got a special revelation of Jesus as his substitute!

“ME? BARABBAS?” Mt. 27:15-17, 20-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You really wonder about people’s common sense when you’ve read some of these instruction labels: 1. On a hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. 2. On box of Cracker Jacks: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse On Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 20, 2018

Jesus, being made a curse for us means that by bearing God’s wrath for sinners on the cross, Christ took upon Himself the curse pronounced on those who violated the Law.

October 19, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.2.c: The Curse on Christ (3.13) Galatians 3.13 (KJV) 13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is everyone that hangeth on a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Can Shout, Praise God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2019

There are many things to be happy about being a Christian. However, when we are feeling down, think of this. God has, through the death of the cross, made you the righteousness of God.

WHY WE CAN SHOUT, PRAISE GOD! There are many things to be happy about being a Christian. However, when we are feeling down, think of this. God has, through the death of the cross, made you the righteousness of God. Is that not something to make you shout, if you find yourselves walking through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Have You Forgiven Your Brethren? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 22, 2019

If we truly understand and receive the meaning of God's work through the Cross; the least we can do is to forgive one another out of gratefulness for his mercy.

God, in his infinite mercy, never disconnected from his creation. The disconnect came into play due to our disobedience; whether we prefer to blame Adam for the fall of mankind or ourselves since we manage to come up with a few poor choices here and there. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:31, Romans 3:23

Forsaken?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

The psalm we sang today, the psalm He prayed on the cross as He gradually suffocated to death, begins with an apparent cry of despair: “God, why have you forsaken me?”

Passion (Palm) Sunday In the four Gospels there are four slightly different accounts of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. St Mark’s is the briefest of them all. He records only one statement of Jesus. But what all four Evangelists agree on is this: Jesus died praying. He died as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-36

Denomination: Catholic

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: The Character & Personality Of John

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled.

He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled. He was so humble and self-effacing that he only mentioned himself in his gospel account as ‘the disciple ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23, Mark 10:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Judas Wasn't Christ's Only Betrayer

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 30, 2021

A Sermon for Holy Wednesday exploring the concept of Betrayal from Judas and the other disciples right through to us. An opportunity for us to think about the true price of the cross for us all.

Lord, as we continue to travel through this Holy Week towards the cross with you, may you open our hearts and minds as we experience the joys and sorrows with you. Amen. Betrayal, distrust, sadness and hurt. Four things that immediately come to mind when we think about this passage! Let me ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Anglican

Daniel 7: Taming The Monsters Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God has a plan for taking the monsters we face in the world and our personal lives. The SON OF MAN finds fulfillment in Jesus, who overcomes by the cross, resurrection, ascension, and return.

TAMING THE MONSTERS—Daniel 7 ***When our son was about six, we asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer surprised us: He wanted to be monster-handler. I can only imagine the monsters he imagined in his room or under his bed, but he thought grownups would have use for a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Faced Judgment In Front Of Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 24, 2024

Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and died on the cross at Golgotha. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent yet he substituted the innocent man, Jesus, for the guilty robber and murderer, Barabbas.

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the suffering servant would suffer judgment. In the previous sermonm, we saw how Jesus was silent when confronted by Pontius Pilate at his illegal trial. I don’t want to repeat what has been said, but suffice it to say Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8

Denomination: Baptist