Sermons on Taking Up The Cross:

@thecross Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

The cross, the center of Christianity, spans the divide of history and the bridge between fallen man and a holy God.

I. INTRODUCTION The focus of our preaching must be on the cross of Christ. There are many ideas, philosophies, or political opinions that the enemy would like to have us focus our preaching on. But it is imperative that the "foolishness of the cross" be central to all that we declare. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Crosses Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

Palm Sunday Message: Three Crosses stood at Calvary. On either side of the Cross of Redemption was the Cross of Rejection and the Cross of Reception. What side of the Cross of Redemption are you on?

Today is Palm Sunday and we’re all under the order of our Governor to stay home and keep our distance from one another. That is why we are putting this service online so you can still worship with your church even though we are physically separated. I hope you all are still trying to stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2006

The Thief, The Skeptic, The Believer

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 Easter Clip in PowerPoint. • It is so good to have everyone here this morning as we celebrate this Resurrection Sunday! • This is the day that we celebrate the fact that Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified on a cross for the sins of the whole world! • This is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You At The Foot Of The Cross?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. And the reading seemed to be odd. Instead of a reading about the glorious majesty of Christ, we see Christ at His lowest point, the cross. It ends up, that since the glory of Christ is t

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us into Paradise. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the history of the church, devoted men and women of God have experienced visions and dreams that have given them what felt like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Crosses

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 14, 2004

To examine the different responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. Good Friday sermon

Three Crosses Matthew 27:33-50 Primary Purpose: To examine the difference responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. When we come to this time of holy week, we are all thinking about the cross and the fact that this was the day in which Jesus was crucified. One of the things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the paradox of the cross, encouraging believers to persevere in faith, even when the world perceives it as foolishness. Key

Good morning, beloved. I'm thrilled to be standing before you today, not because of the pulpit, but because of the privilege we share in coming together to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It's a joy that we, as God's children, have this opportunity to gather, to learn, and to grow. Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Topics: Fools, Christ's Sake

"What Does It Take To Be #1?"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 24, 2002

This is a message directed to young people about success and salvation.

"What Does It Take To Be #1?" Text: Mark 9:35 Introduction- The title for this sermon today came from a song I heard my children listening to on the radio. It is by someone called Nellie, and it carries the title listed above. As I overheard some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of The Cross

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crimes Of The Cross

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Mar 3, 2016

What are the crimes of the cross? Whose crimes were responsible for the crucifixion of Christ?

THE CRIMES OF THE CROSS Introduction: The gruesome death on the cross was Roman punishment mitigated on the hardcore criminals, slaves, pirates and enemies of the state (anyone who waged a rebellion against the Roman empire). Slow and painful death and created a public display to warn others. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

Giving Up To Go Up

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Conformity To The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The Corinthians Christians had become arrogant, crowing like a rooster. To use a Texas idiom, they had become “all hat and no cattle.” In the words of Glenn Campbell, “A Rhinestone Cowboy.”

It’s a message from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians and it represents a journey of sorts. A journey to an another land – and older land – where the goals of Christianity were not set by marketers in order to make it more palatable. Instead, the agenda was set by prophets who sought holy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Psalm Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2009

Here we see Jesus: 1. Wondering about injustice (1-3). 2. In a wondrous relationship with the Father (9-10). 3. Willing to suffer (4-8 & 11-18). 4. Winning the victory (19-22). 5. Worthy of our praise (23-26). 6. Ruling the world forever (27-31).

Summer Psalms #2 - The Psalm of the Cross Psalm 22:1-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 3, 2009 (Revised for Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 16, 2011) *Charles Spurgeon tells us that “this is beyond all others The Psalm of the Cross. It may have been actually repeated word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the profound wisdom and power of God's love, as revealed through the cross, surpassing all human understanding and strength. Key

Good morning, dear friends! We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound truth, a truth that is as old as the universe itself, yet as fresh and as life-giving as the ...read more

Topics: Power, Cross