Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Once Upon A Christmas

Contributed by Risa Owens on Dec 17, 2022

Christmas Story

Once Upon a Christmas There lived a young maiden who was engaged to be married. She lived in a land far away from ours, and a culture very different from the way we live. This story takes place thousands of years ago when times were much simpler, and life was much slower than it is now. This young ...read more

He Will Draw

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 21, 2021

Our text today allows us to know the power of the cross that draws all people.

John 12:20-33 “He will draw” 1. Is John readings about what hour (Time, Period, age, era ) it is • Jesus now proclaims that "the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified" (v. 23). • Jesus describes how a grain of wheat must first die in the earth before bearing fruit, it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Father Forgive Them For They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.” Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 25, 2021

The last words that a man or woman pronounces before dying come directly from the heart. Jesus also, during the last six hours of his life, hanging between heaven and earth, enduring great suffering, pronounced seven statements revealing the richness of his inner being

Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 The last words that a man or woman pronounces before dying come directly from the heart. Jesus also, during the last six hours of his life, hanging between heaven and earth, enduring great suffering, pronounced seven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Biggest Problem - The Best Solution

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 15, 2002

What is our biggest problem? Is there any solution? How does that affect me today, right now?

THE BIGGEST PROBLEM – THE BEST SOLUTION (Romans 5:12, 18-19) What is a major theme you hear when you listen to the news? What is a major theme you see when you look at the world? When you look at your own life? Is there a theme? One common theme is this – problems. When you watch the news, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

He Wore My Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The significance of the crown of thorns.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 19: 2-5 "And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matt. 27:29). "Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:2-5, John 19:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

All Charges Dismissed

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 16, 2001

Some say that justice is blind, but the justice of Jesus Christ is Infinitely Righteous. With Jesus as our Savior, He is Faithful & Just to forgive us of all our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness!

A few weeks ago, I was in a pretty mild, yet widespread accident. 7 cars total were involved, two bumping in the left lane, two bumping in the right lane, and three in the center lane. I was merging into the center lane from the left lane, and I saw the truck in front of me basically just stop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:8-11, Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bleakest Of The Bleak Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2003

The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know, but we can at least understand a few of the most important accomplishments. The events surrounding the crucifixion picture the theology behind this monumental climax of history.

The Bleakest of the Bleak (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30, Luke 23:47-48) Intro 1. I am into spot removing and solvents---at least a little bit. 2. Here are some common spot or stain treatments: (show removers, bleach, ammonia, etc.) 3. Some solvents will remove only some stains 4. Sometimes two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-55, John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 25, 2001

Showing an attitude of gratitude for all that Jesus has done in our lives.

Illustration: Rudyard Kipling He lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. Kipling’s writings not only made him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"There Is "More,” Always More Than The Surface Reality.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 14, 2001

Year C. Christ the King Luke 23: 33-43 November 25, 2001 Title: “There is “more,” always more than the surface reality.”

Year C. Christ the King Luke 23: 33-43 November 25, 2001 Title: “There is “more,” always more than the surface reality.” Jesus is crucified between two criminals and insulted by Jewish leaders and Roman soldiers and one of the criminals. The inscription over his head, both his title and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Sunday Sermon... This sermon hits on the remembrance of those who gave their all for the freedoms we have in our nation as well as the price paid by Jesus for our eternal freedom

John 15:13 (ESV) – “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Church, today isn’t just another Sunday. This weekend isn’t just another long weekend. While grills are heating up and families are heading to the lake, across this land, flags are flying a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Charge Against Him

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or false.

The Charge Against Him “Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JEUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Matthew 27:37 Intro: There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend I Have

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end.

What A Friend I Have “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Intro: Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end. Soon he will go to Jerusalem and the crucifixion. Jesus is giving his beloved disciples some instructions to abide in love. To ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Christmas Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025

In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passover Praise

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 21, 2002

This cycle of six psalms, known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (praise), was used at Passover. While only one psalm mentions Egypt, the theme of each fits the season during which Israel celebrated redemption from a condition of slavery.

PASSOVER PRAISE PSALMS 113–118 “The LORD remembers us and will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel, He will bless the house of Aaron, He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike” (Ps. 115:12–13). This cycle of six psalms, known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (praise), was used at ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Symbols Of Semblance Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

Our will and God’s will are as two separate pieces of wood; so long as both lie side by side there is no cross; but put them across one another, and then there is a cross. We must take up the cross Christ lays on us if we would be His disciples. Whenever

Illustration: The deepest demonstration of love is to willingly sacrifice oneself for the benefit of another. There is a story about Pat Thorne who was a sniper atop a tree, saw a platoon of Canadian soldiers walking on a road in the direction of a German contingent. Wanting to warn them and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational