Sermons on The Cross And Grace:

Thirst Quencher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2002

Life can be bitter, but God has a healing for our waters of life as well

OPENING: There once was an oyster whose story I tell, Who found that sand had got under his shell; Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain, For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the working of Fate Which had led him to such a deplorable state? Did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just One More Soul Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

At the crucifixion of Jesus, we find three crosses waiting to crucify 3 people. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. Of the three men, we find one dying for sin, one dying in sin, and one dying to sin! Two of the men were paying their debts to

1. The compassion of Jesus (39) A. To those who mocked Him. (Matthew 27:44) 1. Both men had joined with the crowd 2. One thief was especially bitter. (39) B. To those who crucified Him 1. “Father, forgive them..” 2. He died just as He lived! C. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009

The gospel in a verse is a reminder of the life we’re called to live

File under, "a little child shall lead them". Bryan McNair, a pastor who served First Baptist in Huntsville Texas tells a story about his daughter Laruen. Laruen wrote out John 3:16 one time and, to make it stand out, added colorful designs and doodles. Brain said, "she brought her finished ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are People Still Asking...we Want To See Jesus?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 25, 2009

Reflections on this text and our pluralistic culture with quotes from John Stott, Leonard Sweet "Soul Tsunami". We are not living in the world our parents grew up in. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, artifical life, nano technology are all around but

Lent V John 12:20-21 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2009 “Are People Still Asking to See Jesus?” When I was a kid in the 1950’s people’s minds and actions were saturated and wrapped in Christian values. The worship of God and honesty were important ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

My Soul Is Troubled

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 26, 2009

Don’t drown with the hand that can save you in plain view

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

'in Him, All Things Are Held Together'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2009

A message concerning the physical proof of Colossians 1:17, when it says, "In Him, all things are held together.’

TODAY’S MESSAGE IS A BIT DIFFERENT · · It is not so much a lesson on Scripture · · But on the concept of God’s love for us I WILL SHOW YOU · · Irrefutable scientific details · · That has only been revealed in recent years, · · And they show what God has done for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: *other

His Story Is Your Story

Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 22, 2009

Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.

On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 8 (Final) Paul, Pt. 18

JESUS IS LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2:4-11) An army corporal needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw a lower-ranking private mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” The private replied, “Yeah, sure.” The corporal turned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sound Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

The enemy loves to stir up and cause chaos in an attempt to get us off track. Imagine the chaos at the trial of Jesus.

“Chaos” = complete disorder and confusion Synonyms – disorganization, mayhem, pandemonium, havoc, turmoil, commotion, disruption, mess, lawlessness Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 The enemy delights in bringing chaos and confusion to our lives. Our God ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Mother's Broken Heart: Lessons From Jesus' Words To Mary From The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 21, 2008

Jesus’ words to Mary from the cross speak to our relationships with our parents and also our spiritual family.

Mary proudly holds her newborn baby boy as she and her husband enter the temple court. Only forty days ago she gave birth to her firstborn Son. Today they have made the short trip from Bethlehem to dedicate her firstborn son to the Lord. As they make their way through the crowd, an elderly man ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27, John 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Test

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2008

We must submit ourselves to the "Blood Test"; not the one that the doctor gives, but the one that says we are washed, cleansed and made righteous by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

Blood Test Wednesday, June 4, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Yesterday I went in to the doctor’s office for a blood test. I wanted to know that I still had some, and that what I had was in good shape. The usual cholesterol, sugar levels, etc. are being checked. It was all in an effort to try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crowd's Miscalculation

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an expository sermon preached to demonstrate the foolishness of turning away from Christ and seeking fulfillment apart from Him.

Introduction: Have you ever placed little value on something, only to miss it dearly once it was gone? We’ve often heard the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Example: Earlier this year while itinerating to raise up our missions support, after completing a missions service ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empty Promises Of Easter Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

This morning, I would like us to think about the promises of Easter. There are three of them. Each promise is marked by something empty. An empty cross, and empty tomb and empty burial clothes. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion and our Deliverance Part 4 The Empty Promises of Easter Am Service April 12th 2009 Easter Luke 24:1-12 Introduction In our world, we are taught that; “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.” So many of us have been taken in by “empty promises,” that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous For The Unrighteous Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 13, 2011

Jesus took our place so that we might be set free.

The Righteous for the Unrighteous April 10, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus took our place so that we might be set free. Focus Passage: Matthew 27:15-26 Supplemental Passage: He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion, Death And Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 22, 2011

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND THE INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF HIS RESURRECTION

THE CRUCIFIXION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) (Matthew 27:27-28:10). The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross, His burial and His resurrection from the dead on the third day are the corner stones and the basic tenets on which the Christian faith is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal