Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Palm Sunday: "the King Who Chose The Cross" Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

"Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" The city was stirred, buzzing with anticipation. They thought their King had come to overthrow Rome. But Jesus came to conquer something much greater: death, sin, and the grave.

Holy Week Series 2025 Pt.1 Palm Sunday: “The King Who Chose the Cross” Text: Luke 19:28–44; Isaiah 53:10–12; John 12:23–33 Pt. 2 Part 2 – Good Friday: "The Weight and Worth of the Cross” Text: Isaiah 53:10–12; John 19:28–30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Psalm 34:8 Part 3 – Resurrection Sunday: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, John 12:23-33, Luke 19:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel In Plain Language

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 10, 2025

Many salesmen are trained to speak in such a way that they can convince people to buy things that they don’t need, don’t want, can’t really afford, to impress people they don’t really like. But when the apostle Paul was preaching the gospel, he wasn't like that.

Alba 2-9-2024 THE GOSPEL IN PLAIN LANGUAGE I Corinthians 2:1-5 I’m sure most of us here have encountered a slick talking, smooth speaking, silver tongued, spell binding salesman. You know the type. And somewhere between the “I’m not interested”, and “I’ll take two”, something happens and we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Centered In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022 Intro Welcome... PRAY – We come to gather around Christ...to join in the life of Christ. For you have revealed that we can once again know belonging in a way we never have. You have called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

The logos of the cross, the message of the cross is that Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God.

Spiritual Power 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 For our culture the big event today is not church. It’s the Giants and the Patriots in what we call the Superbowl. Who knows how many words have been spent analyzing who has the wisest strategy to win? Which advertisers will create the best commercials and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road Work Is Finally Finished

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009

Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Distress To Delight

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 2, 2015

Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight

Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Background for Ps 73 - 2 Chron. 20 v.1-2 – Jehoshaphat's distress - Overwhelmed v.3-4 – Fear took hold – His only help is the Lord v. 6-13 – Jehoshaphat Prayed v.14-19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Will Not Forgive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020

Not everyone is willing to forgive the truly repentant. This lack of forgiveness can be divided int three categories at least.

Why Some Will Not Forgive Luke 15:25-32 Review: We forgive as God does, conditioned upon repentance. When we wrong another, and we take responsibility and ask forgiveness for the specific wrong, things are then out of our hands. If people forgive us, it is out of their graciousness. If they do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As Christains We Keep The Moral Law Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2017

The OT Law can be divided up into three categories and it is the Moral Law of God that we are called to keep

Sermon I’d like to look at a few verses this evening. There are some gems in it 7The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Church & Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 4, 2023

Christians ought to be a nation's best citizens, but are we fully in the kingdom or is our loyalty divided?

Are Christians fully part of a kingdom not of this world or do we have divided loyalties? Was Paul imprisoned by Rome and hated by his own nation for his faith? How did he encourage us to live? Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Charity

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 19, 2024

There seems to be a great divide in the accepted meanings for charity and love. In religious terms, Christians think they are one in the same.

When someone speaks of charity or uses the term charity, we immediately turn to the belief someone did a good deed for another who is poor or in need. Sometimes we associate the term with a foundation which accepts monetary donations for the poor. In contrast, with the term love, (which we often ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2025

How can we "maintain" unity in a world of churches that divide and split as a matter of course?

The story is told about a poor church in Tennessee back in the early 1900s. The congregation had had a terrible argument… and (sadly) there was a split. They couldn’t stand each other., however, neither side could afford to leave and build their own church building. And so they both continued ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Commitment To The "Foreigner” Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Our Commitment to the “Foreigner” Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 13, 2022

Our Commitment to the “Foreigner” Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 13, 2022 NOTE: The following notes were used as a reference and were more extensive than time would allow to be fully give, The fourth and final point was made but was not expanded upon with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Is It Real? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006

Part 1 of a 4 part of series on topics that tend to divide people from each other and from God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 1 “The Da Vinci Code: Is it real?” Colossians 2:8-10, 1 John 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The book has sold over 40 million copies, it has been on the best seller list for almost 3 years and is presently the New York Times Best Seller as the #1 paperback fiction. The movie, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Moses (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

Moses ranks among the most respected Old Testament figures. In this four-week series, we journey through the life and adventures of Moses.

(Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/11/2018 A while back, I read a story about a seven-year-old boy who attended church for the first time. When he came home, his mother asked him what he learned in Sunday school. He said, “Well, Mom, today we learned about the time ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church