Sermons on The Cross Divides:

God's Super Love For Us Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2020

1. God's love is undeserved. 2. God's love is unmatched. 3. God's love is unending.

God's Super Love for Us The Book of Romans Romans 5:6-11 - (Reading vs. 1-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 22, 2016 (Revised November 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 5. In the first 3 chapters of this book, God's Word clearly established ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Death is a one-way door to give your entrance into a personal welcome of tremendous joy or the first wave of gloom and regret. Hell is your default destination and getting to Heaven is a choice. For those who follow Jesus Christ, Heaven maybe as near as your next week.

One day an older man was speaking to a student about his future plans. He asked the young man, “Tell me, what are your plans after you graduate from law school?” The young man said, “I would like to get a job with a good firm and start making some money.” The older man said, “Sounds good. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 21:4, Job 19:26-27, Matthew 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Takes Questions Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

1. I’m a Tenant Acting Like an Owner 2. I’m Passenger Acting Like a Driver 3. I’m Stranger Thinking I’m an Heir

Welcome to a three month long study of one week in the life of Jesus. We’ve given the series a title, The Greatest Week in History. That may seem like hyperbole to you but I ask you to think again. Think of it … Jesus Christ never held a political office, never ruled a nation, and never commanded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2019

This is as severe a condemnation as you can find of those who confess to be Christians. They claim to be Christians, yet they contradict their profession by their lives.

Date: 3/17/19 Lesson #26 Title: A Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture (Philippians 3:18-19, NIV) 18For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024

What it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship - Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both the cost and the reward of discipleship.

The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the timeless truths of God's Word as we explore what it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship. Our passage from Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:8-10, Mark 8:35, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2016

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus (Acts 8:35).

JESUS, THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His humiliation, but with His exaltation (Isaiah 52:13). The letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus, ‘who for the joy that was set before Him endured ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In Hope”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 1, 2025

We’ll be looking at the second part of our mini-series within our main series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. This message will center upon the attribute of hope. Like air, water, and food, hope is a necessity of life and is essential especially when everything seems hopeless.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkwrBPycZA&t=6s This morning we’re in the second part of our mini-series within our main series on our need to elevate our discipleship to the next level. And this mini-series is based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Timothy 6:17, Psalm 146:5, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19, Luke 9:23, Psalm 103:2-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Joshua 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Go! And Be Saved By Grace Through Faith - Ephesians 2:8–9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

Grace - this is the story of salvation. We couldn’t save ourselves. But Jesus came down, lifted us up, and brought us out.

Go! And Be Saved by Grace Through Faith - Ephesians 2:8–9 Opening Prayer Lord God, we thank You for the amazing gift of salvation. We thank You that we are saved not by what we do, but by what Jesus has already done. As we open Your Word today, help us to grasp more deeply the wonder of Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:5, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 2:21, Philippians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Who Gave His Best - Romans 8:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025

The greatest gift ever given—the gift of God’s own Son, Jesus Christ. If God gave His best—His Son—how could He possibly withhold anything we truly need?

Go! And Trust the God Who Gave His Best Romans 8:32 (NLT): "Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?" Introduction: The God Who Gives Everything Have you ever received a gift so extravagant, so undeserved, that you were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32, Genesis 22:12, John 3:16, Romans 4:25, 2 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 53:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 4:19, John 10:28, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Be A Community That Loves Jesus And Welcomes Everyone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Our world is hungry for authentic love - Jesus calls us to be: a community that loves Him passionately and welcomes everyone intentionally.

Go! And… Be a Community that Loves Jesus and Welcomes Everyone (A Christ-Exalting Vision for the Church) Introduction – A Vision of Welcome and Love Imagine walking into a place where you feel instantly at home—not because you know everyone, but because everyone seems to know Jesus. A place where ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, James 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Enter His Rest - Hebrews 4:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2025

We live in a world that is constantly restless—our culture prizes busyness, our calendars are full, and our minds are rarely still. Yet the Bible speaks of a special rest that God has prepared for His people.

Go! And Enter His Rest - Hebrews 4:9 Hebrews 4:9 – “So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God.” (NLT) Introduction: Restless in a Restless World We live in a world that is constantly restless. Think about it—our culture prizes busyness, our calendars are full, and our minds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9, Hebrews 4:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 3:19, Psalm 95:7-8, John 3:36, Hebrews 4:10, Colossians 2:16-17, John 19:30, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impact Of Four Nails Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 6, 2009

Four nails forever changed how God ministers to a lost and dying world. As Jesus’ earthly ministry closed, each nail driven into the cross beckons us to take up where He left off.

Sermon Notes “The Impact of Four Nails” Matthew 27:27-50 Introduction: Matthew 27 tells of the culmination of God’s love and mercy. On that day, no one ever loved so much, sacrificed more, or accomplished such a great task. What happened on a hill outside the city of Jerusalem forever changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Significado Cristiano De La Cruz

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

La Pascua es con mucho el acontecimiento más importante en la vida de Cristo, ya que Él vino para morir para los pecados de la humanidad, ser sepultado y resucitar al tercer día por nuestra Salvación.

El Significado Cristiano de la Cruz. Romanos 3: 26-31 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori La Pascua es con mucho el acontecimiento más importante en la vida de Cristo, ya que Él vino para morir para los pecados de la humanidad, ser sepultado y resucitar al tercer día por nuestra ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:26-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Eye Faithfulness - Matthew 5:27-28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

What constitutes a lustful look? Is it adultery every time a man looks at an attractive woman and likes what he sees?We know it is not a sin to be tempted, and yet it is sin to have certain desires, so where do you cross the line into sin?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Always Trust In The Goodness Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2022

Always trust in the goodness of God! 1. Because He hates injustice. 2. Because He shares in our sorrows. 3. Because He cares about our rest. 4. Because He cares about our other needs too.

Always Trust in the Goodness of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-14; Mark 6:7-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 14:1-14 reports on the terrible murder of John the Baptist. Herod the Tetrarch had John arrested, thrown into prison, and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-14, Mark 6:7-34

Denomination: Baptist