Sermons on The Cross And Grace:

Apprehending The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If Jesus Christ is who Paul says He is, the Jesus deserves our submission and allegiance all the days of our life.

Apprehending the Exalted Christ Colossians 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION One time at church camp, a Bible teacher decided to give the grade school aged campers who were in attendance the opportunity to ask him any question about Jesus that they had. Nobody had any idea what kind of questions he might ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love: A Valentine's Day Message

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 9, 2009

The gift of Christ is the proof of God’s love.

[To receive free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] GOD’S PROVES HIS LOVE This Saturday is Valentine’s Day. This is the day when a man is supposed to give his girlfriend or wife a special gift to show that he loves her. Popular gifts include flowers, candy, and jewelry. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Be Careful What You Ask For

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 28, 2009

Lent 5: James and John ask Jesus for seats of privilege at his right and left. Ambition, power and glory are often pursued - but at a cost. Glory to Jesus is much different than what we see... Be careful what you ask for!

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Christmas Story. The character around whom the story revolves is nine year-old Ralphie. Now more than anything else in the world, Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun. But every time he mentioned it, he would be rebuffed. Ralphie asked his momma for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

As Moses Lifted Up The Serpent

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 2, 2013

Comparing the old with the new, As the Serpent was lifted up for a cure, Jesus was lifted up for our sins.

As Moses Lifted up the Serpent John 3: 14/21 In these scriptures that I have read, we see the “heavenly things,” as before the earthly. But it is under a veil, and this is what Nicodemus didn’t understand about being born again. This is what Jesus had reference to in John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Bulls Of Bashan

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 11, 2013

What does the Psalm of the Cross tell us about what Jesus Christ went through while on the cross? What exactly are the bulls of Bashan?

Bulls of Bashan Ps. 22:12,13,16 12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Youth: Follow Your Dream, Be All You Can Be.

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jan 11, 2013

Youth Sermon to be all you can be, Follow your dreams.

INTRO: Recently I was asked to do a Youth service on a Wed night at our Church. Since I am 74 years old, it was a little intimidating But the end results: 20 youth responded to the Altar Call for salvation. Our Text for this service: POWER POINT 2 EPH 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do exceeding ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 22, 2013

Who killed Jesus? The Jews? The Romans? You and Me? Or was it someone else? In this lesson we'll answer all these questions and more.

Who killed Jesus? It seems to be an innocuous enough question doesn’t it? And yet it’s one of those questions that have perplexed Christendom for more than two millennia. In today’s socio-political environment to even attempt to answer this question requires one to wade into the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: *other

Es Necesario Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 3, 2010

Nadie más pudo ocupar su lugar. En nuestras vidas, nadie más debe ocupar Su lugar.

Intro. Hay eventos en la vida en los que nadie puede ocupar tu lugar. Eventos en los que tú tienes que estar. Como aquella mañana del 11 de abril de 1992 a las 11:00am en el Divino Salvador. La señorita que caminaba del brazo de su padre hacia el frente, vestida de blanco, esperaba que alguien muy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Victorious Servant Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Life lessons from Christ's cricifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE VICTORIOUS SERVANT” MARK 15:21-16:20 OPEN In November of 2001, after the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the new York Yankees in the final inning of the final game of the World Series, the editors of Sports Illustrated ran an item called ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Portrait Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 20, 2008

Isaiah 53 the Suffering Servant passage looked upon as though we were seeing it as a painting on display in an art gallery. Suitable for communion.

ADDRESS: THE PORTRAIT IN THE GALLERY - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 INTRO The unfolding events of Tuesday morning – Who would have thought what the day would bring First attack – Bewilderment Second attack – horror Third attack – immense shock and panic Powerful images Watching the news has been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Demands My Soul, My Life, My All Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011

Human beings have a strong tendency to live life in their own individual ways. We bristle at the idea of anyone – even God telling us how to live. But when we see Jesus' obedience on the cross it can motivate us to obey God.

Introduction: C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children’s books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and “defend ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Miss The Main Point Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

What was the real purpose of the Transfiguration?

Don’t Miss the Main Point Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 9:1-13 I. We started last time to look at the Transfiguration of our Lord. A. This event took place at a very crucial time in the Lord’s ministry. 1. It is at the later end of His ministry. a) He is at or just over two years into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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