Sermons on The Criminal On The Cross:

A Parent's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A message examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...Mary's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Parent’s View of Calvary Introduction: *Significance of preaching about the cross...how the story of Jesus’ death on Calvary is at the centre of the story of redemption. There is no Christianity without the cross. *Today we start a series...preparing ourselves ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is A Disciple

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010

what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Substitution Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 7, 2010

We are all sinners, but Christ died in our place.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE SERVANT: ISRAEL OR JESUS? Christians and Jews disagree on the identity of the Servant in Isaiah 53: • Christians believe that the Servant is JESUS. • Jews believe that the Servant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Show Jesus

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 27, 2009

We can only share when we know the power of the Cross aqnd the Resurrection

CALL TO MISSION - PART 2 Well, here it is “Our part in God’s Mission”! Are you raring to go? And if you are, what will you meet, and how will you react? Well, today I want to tell you two stories: Here’s the first: Many years ago Jill and I were on holiday in the Lake District. One day we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ Died For The Ungodly

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 14, 2010

The atonement was God's love to this lost and dying world.

Christ Died for the Ungodly JCC 14.02.10 pm Rom 5:6-12 To genuinely say “Jesus died for me” you must also say “I have no strength to save myself. I am ungodly. I am a sinner.” Illustration: (Spurgeon) “If Christ died for the ungodly, this fact leaves the ungodly no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about one of the last phrases spoken by Christ; "Why have you forsaken me?"

Why Have You Forsaken Me Series: The Last Words of Christ Brad Bailey – February 24th, 2008 Last words can often hold special significance. We can think of the last words spoken at the end of any conversation. They tend to define what lies between the two parties. The last words between a child ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death – Carrying Your Cross (Spiritual Formation Part 3) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Know the true meaning of death (Spiritually) by carrying our own cross

Death – Carrying your Cross John 12:20 – 26 1. Cross Bearing is a Act of Choice – Death on the Seed of our Priorities A. First of all, Jesus tells us that "taking up our cross" is something that we do by choice B. Jesus calls us, & challenges us, but it is our decision C. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

For Her Life He Died Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 18, 2011

Telling people God loves you seems tired and pointless. Most of our friends and neighbors act as though that's his job. I have to respect the doubters who say it's arrogant to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God

Series Introduction & Review: We’ve been going to Jesus’ cross as we work our way to Easter Sunday’s celebration of his resurrection because it is the essence of our gospel message. His death is the central idea of our faith. So far, we’ve found that Jesus’ death on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From A Worm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 16, 2007

The Lord Jesus said "I am a worm". The humble worm has many important lessons for us. Handicap, honour, health, home.

Charles Darwin spent his life promoting the wicked theory of evolution. In his final years, however, all this changed. He turned his back on evolution and received Christ as his Saviour (evolutionists do not want people to know this). On one occasion Darwin was speaking about worms. This is what he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

The Way Of The Student Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 2

THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Steps Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 4

IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) The cross is what separates Christianity from other religions, the suffering Messiah from popular gurus and theological heavyweights from lightweights. Lois A. Cheney wrote a touching and thought-provoking poem on the cross: I stand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ The King Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 5

CHRIST THE KING (JOHN 19:19-22) 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. 21 The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Only the Gospel 1) Gives us the assurance of heaven. 2) produces a changed life 3) Is based on God’s grace

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOSPEL COLOSSIANS 1:3-8 1. Illus. of Homer and The Odyssey (HNTC, page 276) • Ulysses wanted to hear- plugged ears of crew and lashed himself to mast of ship. • Orpheus- played and sang so beautifully that the siren’s song held no appeal to the sailors. 2. There are a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

My Ship Can"T Go Down When Jesus Is On Board

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 6, 2008

THE STORMS OF LIFE WE ALL WILL FACE. I AM GLAD I HAVE JESUS ON BOARD

TITLE, MY SHIP CAN"T GO DOWN WHEN JESUS IS ON BOARD. SHORT OUTLINE,, FROM MARK 4:35-41 V.35 STORMY COURSE V.37 SOBERING CONDITIONS V.38 SHAKEN CREW V.39-41 SOVEREIGN OR STEADY CAPTIAN CLOSING, ALL THE WEATHER MAN CAN DO IS TELL YOU AND I THE WEATHER FORCAST BUT ONLY JESUS CAN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Christianity Is...a Resurrection!

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jun 8, 2008

Christianity is not merely a religion, not just a "crutch" for the weak, not merely an organization asking for money, it is a resurrection! Life from the dead! New Life!

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 5. I want to tell you of a wonderful thing that Jody and I watched on YouTube the other day. A middle aged man had died, probably from a heart attack, and medical personnel were working on him, all of this was being videotaped, they were literally ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible