Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Pathway To The Passion Pt-6 Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

Why did Jesus have to die? It was part of Gods plan from the beginning of time.

Pathway To The Passion Part 6-Why Did Jesus Have To Die? In this series we have looked at the reason Jesus had to die from both the Jewish perspective and the Roman perspective. Today we will look at the reason he had to die from Gods perspective. 1-The Problem Romans 3:23 23 For all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007

Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

“The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on May 23, 2009

Jesus said that whoever desires to come after Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. What does that look like in our world today?

FOLLOWING JESUS OPENING: My personal testimony of salvation experience and following Jesus today. KEY TEXT: “Jesus said, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: *other

Communion: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Feb 15, 2012

It is not without purpose that the Lord gave us the ordinances of the church. Communion offers us a special time to refocus the inner man.

Title: Communion: A Time to Refocus Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 Date: February 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Revival & Communion A. The Table is spread 1. What were your thoughts? 2. Will you stay? B. Every communion ought to bring personal revival 1. Jesus said, “do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shadow Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 23, 2012

fresh look at the only shadow of the cross Jesus mentioned

I. SOVEREIGNTY IS DECLARED HERE A. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DETERMINED by God B. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DISCLOSED by man II. SIMPLICITY IS DEMONSTRATED HERE III. SUFFICIENCY IS DISCOVERED HERE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled To The Corss

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 30, 2012

Taking up the cross.

Compelled to the Cross Intro: Simon the Cyrenian 1: Who was he? a) man from north Africa b) a larger city, in what is eastern modern day Libya c) he was in Jerusalem at Passover during the crucifixion of Christ d) not much else can be known of Simon the Cyrenian Fact: The Gospel of Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Other

The Cross (Not The Couch) Defines The Divine Mission

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2011

The Cross (not the Couch) Defines the Divine Mission 1) For Christ; 2) For Christians

You’ve heard of Operation Desert Storm, the code name for the U.S. invasion of Iraq back in 1991but do you know anything about Operation Moolah? It was a genuine military operation in the early ‘50’s aimed at enticing North Korean pilots to defect during the Korean War. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished!

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 26, 2011

A brief look at our Savior's final minutes on the cross taken from the three sayings of Jesus from the cross recorded only be John.

“It Is Finished!” Text: John 19:17-30 I. Welcome II. Introduction Recently I was talking with one of our members and I conceded that one of the biggest challenges I face is what to preach on each Sunday. While there are some ministers who have their sermons planned out for the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Shadow Of Bulls & Goats Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 23, 2012

Before Christ gave up his life as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, there was a system that God put into place through Moses that resembled what was to come in Christ. This system of sacrificing animals and shedding blood was the people’s effort to g

Today we begin a short series on what I believe may be the best chapter of the bible in terms of explaining exactly what Christ has done, because it puts in the historical perspective of why sacrifices were necessary in the first place. You can read more about the old covenant in chapter 9. That ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Insight Into Our Identity Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This sermon is the third in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to lead one to an identification with Christ in His finished work on the Cross.

Identity theft is a problem most of us didn’t think about 5 years ago. However, today it’s common to hear the stories of victims who are trying to salvage their name and credit rating after learning that someone has stolen and misused a password, social security number, or credit card. Knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

F Is For Fragrant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "fragrant" in Scripture

Introduction 1. There is a saying that goes, “Old Fishermen never die, they just smell that way”... we are really tuned in to our sense of smell... coming up on Thanksgiving, you might be noticing some of the wonderful smells emanating from the kitchen... the smell of homemade bread baking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Scarlet Thread Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Show how God can change a destiny by salvation

Title: God’s Scarlet Thread Theme: Show how God can change a destiny by salvation. Text: Joshua 2:1-17, Hebrews 11:31, Matthew 1:5-6 Heb 11:31 NKJV By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. Joshua 2:1-17 Mat 1:5-6 NKJV ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

How Shall We Escape

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Answers the question: How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation

Title: How shall we escape Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Choose Jesus And Live Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

I am crucified with Jesus, but I live....

CHOOSE JESUS AND LIVE GAL 2:20 Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. A LIFE OF FAITH Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: *other