Sermons on Take Up Your Cross:

The Wondrous Cross

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 17, 2002

The song Says "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." What do you see when YOU survey the wondrous Cross?

The Wondrous Cross TEXT: Matt. 24:31,35; John 19:19; Matt. 27:39,40,46,50; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 2:13; Col. 1:20; Gal. 1:20; 6:14 INTRODUCTION 1. After Scripture reading have song leader Sing: 1) The Old Rugged Cross (vs. 1&2). 2) Beneath the Cross of Jesus (vs. 1&2). 3) When I Survey the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Cross? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

The cross was the way God chose to be both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Christ.

Why the Cross? Maundy Thursday 2014 Luke 22:39-46 We have just completed one of the most precious spiritual exercises which we engage in as a church body. The Seder Supper is a powerful tool for reminding us that the work of Jesus Christ is not limited to the New Testament alone. Christ is seen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018

The Cross, Salvation, God's Plan, Resurrection

A FOOL FOR CHRIST - The Message of the Cross Eastside CC August 28 and 31 2025 1 Corinthians 1:18 Introduction: In 1978 I walked back into Lafayette High School as a junior…I’d been a dropout for a year…but even before I dropped out I hardly went…I only went to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cruelty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

If God turned the cruelty of the cross into a universal blessing, we need never doubt that verse of Paul in Rom. 8:28 that says, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Pierre VanPaasen once had an interview with Marshal Lyauty, but the former procounsul of the French Republic in Morocco. VanPassen asked him what he would have done had he been in Pilate's place. Lyauty, after describing what a trouble maker Jesus had been, endorsed Pilate's action. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Concept Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood, our redemption through His sacrifice, and the hope we have in God's unfathomable love.

Warm greetings and welcome to this blessed gathering! We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, and our spirits are ready to receive the nourishing word of God, a word that has the power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Topics: Blood, Jesus

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 20, 2008

Facing the defining moments in life requires us to make the correct decision

CROSSING JORDAN Joshua 1:1-11 * Turn with me to the first chapter of Joshua and in just a moment we will read verses one through five. Forty years earlier, under the leadership of Moses, the Children of Israel came to a defining moment at Kadesh-Barnea God said, “I am giving you this land so go ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 25, 2018

Jesus speaks to His disciples (and us) describing what it means to follow the cross.

Weekend Message/Devotion February 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 8:31-38 The Way of the Cross In this reading, there is very little to view as confusing. We begin by listening to the Christ’s own words (verse 31) “And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:28-29, Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Business Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005

Typically we see the cross from the viewpoint of the suffering of Jesus, this message invites the hearer to see that mission is a key part of the business of the cross.

“The Business of the Cross” (Special thanks to Dr. Kent R. Hunter with David L. Bahn, Confessions of a Church Growth Enthusiast, (Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, 1997 for many of the insights of this message) Romans 3:21-25a 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Consider The Cross Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 5, 2015

A sermon remembering the greatest sacrifice of all time.

Consider The Cross I Peter 2:21-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ 14 Years ago this Friday our country changed forever. For those of us who lived through the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 our lives changed as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

A message about the centrality of the cross

Title: The Message Of The (Old Rugged) Cross Text: 1 Cor 1:18-2:5 Subject: What is the message of the cross? Complement: Salvation – Christ (!) is the power of God and the wisdom of God to save & bless and reconcile sinners to God. Idea: “I will cling to that old rugged cross… i will proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dynamite Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

The dynamite (power) of the cross is displayed in the reaction of the centurion at Calvary’s cross. This is displayed through the righteousness and royalty of Christ, the response of heaven and the witness of the centurion’s own heart.

The Bible does not give us many facts about activities of the centurions. In fact, centurions are referred to only four times in the Bible. Matthew 8 records the story where the centurion asked for his servant to be healed. “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Diplomacy has been defined as the art of saying, "nice doggie," until you find a rock. There is truth to this, but it is also true that one may want to say, "nice doggie" until the dog likes you, and becomes, in fact, a nice and friendly dog. That is being a peace maker.

A traveler in the South found himself stranded in a small town on Saturday night. Wondering around, he noticed there were two Baptist churches. He couldn't understand it, so he asked someone why it was that such a small town would have two Baptist churches? The local man said, "They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Crossing The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 17, 2008

Man is ultimately responsible for any and all of his actions. Nowhere in the Bible will you find a verse that excuses man’s sin. Rather what it does prove is that we have an all-knowing God, an omniscient God.

Crossing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:5-6 5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) 6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? 7 Someone might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel