Sermons on Take Cross:

Knowing The Unknowable.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

The Cross-shaped love of Christ.

KNOWING THE UNKNOWABLE. Ephesians 3:14-21. The “For this reason” of Ephesians 3:14 echoes Ephesians 3:1, and picks up the thread of thought that was left there. This follows Paul’s contemplation of the reconciliation accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22). Jesus, by His own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Speaks The Seventh Time Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 21, 2012

Seven sayings from the cross

JESUS SPEAKS THE SEVENTH TIME “FATHER INTO THY HANDS “ Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. The end has come not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness In The Midst Of Pain

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025

The first word of Jesus on the cross

On the blood-stained hill of Calvary, while nailed to a cross between two thieves, Jesus opened His mouth— not to curse His executioners, but to pray. Not to cry out in hatred—but to pray: Not to tear down-but to build up Not to pull down-but to lift up Not to make war-but peace Not to establish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

When The Hour Had Come

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 17, 2021

This sermon talks about when Jesus's hour had come. It also addresses how Jesus tells us to pick up our crosses and follow in His foot steps.

WHEN THE HOUR HAD COME Text: John 12:20-33 John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks.  (21)  They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."  (22)  Philip went and told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013

1 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is worldly wisdom limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

Attention: Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright. The police chief was interrogating them to determine if they were smart enough to become detectives. If not, they would be released from training. Things had not gone well so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004

During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29-56, Luke 23:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Lenten Season Message-The "centrality" Of The Cross!!!-Part 1

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2019

Focusing in this Lenten Season on how the "Tree" is central to God's redemption plan as originally yet another "Tree" was instrumental in the fall of Man!!!

CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS!!!-Part 1 “Jab tak rahega , Samosae mein Allu, tab thak rahega Bihar mein Lallu” (till potato remains in the Samosa, till then Lallu will remain in Bihar…an apt rustic translation befitting the person eh…) shouted the angry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: *other

From The Cradle To The Cross, A Christmas Day Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 6, 2025

The greatest Christmas gift is Jesus Christ! 1. Let Jesus save you from your sins (Luke 2:8-12). 2. Give your highest praise to God (Luke 2:13-14). 3. Give your life to the Lord (Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1). 4. Spread the good news about our Savior (Luke 2:15-20).

From the Cradle to the Cross A Christmas Day Lord's Supper Service Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (Initial reading: Luke 2:1-20) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 6, 2025) INTRODUCTION: *Welcome to worship today, as we go all the way from the cradle to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2014

There are many remarkable conversion stories in the Bible, but none as remarkable at the thief on the cross—the most unlikely person ever to ask to go to heaven. This sermon explains why he had the audacity to ask this every thing of Christ on the cross.

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 13, 2014 TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also two other, malefactors [evil-doers, or criminals], led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

From The Garden To The Cross—part Of Our Lord’s Last Earthly Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 15, 2025

The last few hours of our Lord's life were spent first in a garden, then in various trials, and finally the last steps took Him to Calvary. So much took place in so little time--and He did all of this for us.

From the Garden to the Cross—Part of our Lord’s Last Earthly Journey Introduction: When the LORD made Adam, He put Adam in a garden—Eden. Now that the last Adam, Jesus Christ, is about to die for the sins of the world, one of the last things He saw was a garden as well. Dr. A. W. Pink in his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14, Isaiah 53:6, Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 8 (Rest, Peace, & Comfort) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 6, 2013

By placing His spirit into God's hands, Jesus demonstrated that we have promise of rest, peace, and comfort when our time on earth is done.

1. Introduction a. This morning we finish our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross by focusing on Christ’s seventh and final statement made from the cross. 2. A place of rest, peace, and comfort. a. Read Luke 23:46—Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Lenten Season Message-The "centrality" Of The Cross!!!-Part 2

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2019

Focusing in this Lenten Season on how the "Tree" is central to God's redemption plan as originally yet another "Tree" was instrumental in the fall of Man!!!

CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS!!!-Part 2 Continuing to focus on the subject “Centrality of the Cross” in the 2 Part series, now let’s cast the spotlight on other related subjects… Of Cloth and Cleric… Now our Saviour is a Glorified High Priest that at His matchless Royal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: *other

For Sale: One Cross (Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer)

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Nov 11, 2004

How does a church continue when it loses the presence of the Holy Spirit?

For Sale: One Cross Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer I have a good friend who pastors a church not far from ours. Not only does he pastor, but he and his family also own several small, but very successful, businesses in the Atlanta area with about 20 employees. One day, while ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest For The Stressed

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 9, 2017

In this short passage, Jesus gives three simple invitations to bring rest for the stressed: come to Jesus, take his yoke, and learn from him. Here is the essence of Christian discipleship, to bind ourselves to our Lord 24/7.

Matthew 11:28-30 Rest for the Stressed I choose our scripture each week from the Lectionary, which is a systematic reading through most of the Bible over the course of three years. On any given Sunday, it contains an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, a New Testament reading, and a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 5:17, Isaiah 40:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 28, 2019

3 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

DEDICATING/DEDICATION-III—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: Chick-Fil-A Is Politically Incorrect Nov. 27, 2018 LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- Students at a private university in New Jersey can eat more chicken, as long as it's not Chick-fil-A. Rider University removed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-27

Denomination: Baptist