Sermons on The Cross Divides:

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2022

The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we see 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: The Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption.

Martin Luther declared: “No one understands the Bible unless they are acquainted with the Cross.” The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we observe 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: It is a Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption. ? Rejection The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Congregational

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 29, 2022

The people during the time of Jesus’ crucifixion also wrote a sign and there were some people who didn’t like what it said while others saw it as a necessary statement about the man hanging on that cross. This morning we are going to share in hearing about the Sign of the Cross.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION WARNING LABELS We live in a world that unfortunately has an abundance of people who do things they shouldn’t. That goes for using products incorrectly—by that I mean not for their intended purpose. Also, people have been known to have accidents and rather than improve ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meditation On Cross

Contributed by Mahima Kumar on Jan 2, 2025

Meditation on the Cross Hebrew: 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance

Meditation on the Cross Hebrew : 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance, those who do not like to be reproved, those who would not listen to any of remonstrance and those who do not change their life in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Isaiah 53:5-6

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 27, 2025

The cross is the central fact of the Gospel. But not all people are aware or accept that fact. And this has been true from the beginning. Our text in I Corinthians 1:18-25 describes the message of the cross, and two words stand out: Foolishness and Power.

Alba 1-26-2025 THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS I Corinthians 1:18-25 Recently we witnessed the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America. Every four years it happens. March 4, 1881 was a beautiful spring day in Washington D.C. James Garfield stood on the Capitol steps, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glorying In The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

To glory in the cross means to place our full trust and confidence in what Christ has done.

GLORYING IN THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 – “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love On The Cross Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 5, 2025

As Jesus stood trial before Pontius Pilate, Pilate had the opportunity to do the right thing, but his fear kept him from doing that. Had he been motivated by love instead, he could have stood.

Love on the Cross Text: John 19:1-16 Before we dig in to our message today, let me just remind you of what’s happened so far. Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was taken before Annas and Caiaphas, the Jewish religious leaders and charged with blasphemy. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6, Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The Cross of Jesus Christ is not just a symbol; it is the power of God for salvation. Through the Cross, we find forgiveness, victory over sin, and eternal life.

THE POWER OF THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:14-15, Galatians 6:14, John 19:30 INTRODUCTION: The Cross of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith. It is where the love of God met the justice of God. Through the Cross, salvation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Colossians 2:14-15, Galatians 6:14, John 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2025

The power of the cross is the redemptive work of God through His Son Jesus to reconcile us back to Him. The power of the cross: For God so loved the world!

THE CROSS! THE CROSS OF JESUS IS, BY FAR, THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED SYMBOL ALL AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT WAS, TO THE ROMANS, THE MOST HUMILIATING FORM OF TORTURE AND EXECUTION BECAME THE EMBODIMENT OF SACRIFICE AND SALVATION THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. THE CROSS! THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS UPON ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Romans 5:6-8, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Oct 30, 2024

JOSHUA 3:1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.

CROSSING OVER Can you think of a day that you waited for with great anticipation? Christmas morning? A Family Vacation? Your Wedding Day? Maybe it was a day that you anticipated with great excitement. Maybe it was day you anticipated with great anxiety (The fear of the unknown, like the day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025

Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 John 2:1, Genesis 3:24, John 8:34, Genesis 2:16-17, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 26:35, 2 Chronicles 3:14, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 2:10, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Boast In The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

We dare not boast in anything but the cross of Jesus Christ.

Boast in the Cross April 27, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We dare not boast in anything but the cross of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:11–18 Supplemental Passage: Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 4, 2025

There is a cost involved in everything we do. It even cost us something to follow Jesus and yes, there is a cost even for The Cross

Introduction: Counting the Cost Some things in life are easy to say but harder to live out. I remember a young firefighter in training. He was passionate, excited, and couldn’t wait to get out there and fight fires. But during a live burn drill, the flames got hotter than he expected, the smoke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

THE WONDER AT THE CROSS

Galatians 6:11 - 18 THE WONDER AT THE CROSS I. HE EXPOSES THE CRITIC (12, 13) - Their Conceit - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, Their Constraint - they constrain you to be circumcised; Their Cowardice - only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Holiness

Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 10, 2025

In Colossians Paul is dealing with the rejection of philosophies and man's wisdom. He tells the church they are cheated if they listen to human wisdom while rejecting God's ways. They are missing having their sins Nailed to the Cross. It is the cross that makes the difference.

Title: Nailed to the Cross Theme: To show how Jesus took our sins to the cross. Our trespasses are forgiven at the cross. Text: Colossians 2:6 – 15. Introduction In chapter 2 of Colossians, Paul begins with a warning to the Colossi church. He says he longs to be there in the flesh but is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God