Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2012

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19.

Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Jn. 2:13-22 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank God For The Cross

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 29, 2012

Sometimes we need to be reminded the reality of horror our Lord went through to pay the debt of sin for you and me. We need to be reminded it wasn't a pretty cross sawed out to perfection like the ones you see on TV or in pictures or art. It wasn't a gold

Thank God For The Cross. Acts 5:30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his wit-nesses of these things; and so is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

O The Wonderful Cross

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013

A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Upon The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2013

As with us, so first with Him: no cross, no crown.

THE KING UPON THE CROSS. Luke 23:33-43. 1. Amongst the Jewish people, the prevalent understanding of the coming of Messiah was coloured by their relatively recent historical experience under the Maccabbees. Surely the expected deliverer would come to break the yoke of Rome, just as Judas of old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Conversation From The Cross

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2014

A sermon to adults on the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves on the cross.

A Conversation from the Cross Luke 23:39-43 Imagine in your mind these two thieves hanging on the cross. They pull up with their arms and push down with their feet to get each breath. Each time the flesh tears a little more, more blood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross, The Crook & The Crown Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2014

A trilogy of sermons based on Psalms 22-24

"THE CROSS, THE CROOK & THE CROWN" Pt. 2 - The Shepard's Crook Psalms 23:1 Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Starts At The Cross

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 11, 2014

Humility - how do you get it - find it at the cross

Stewardship begins at the cross Philippians 2:6-8 (Jesus), being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Covenant And The Cross

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

God’s goal is not simply to announce His presence

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 April 2014 THE NEW COVENANT AND THE CROSS Hebrews 12:18–27 Goal/message/Hope/Cross for Today • Find ultimate stability/cross/Christ and/New Covenant He established, in the midst of an unstable world. • Help you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Manger Becomes The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 2, 2015

God's Plan, Humility, Sacrifice

THEN AND NOW – The Manger Becomes the Cross Luke 2:1-7 December 8, 2024 Introduction: An anonymous poet wrote: “A baby born in Bethlehem His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimpled grasp The hope of the entire world.” Have you ever noticed that when famous people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Sides Of The Cross

Contributed by John Ruland on Dec 15, 2015

There are two sides of the Cross are you on one of them?

The two sides There are always two side of everything including both sides of the cross that Jesus died on. Jesus was on one side of the cross and we are on the other side with him when he died. Jesus died for our sin right from the beginning. The sin that Adam and Eve committed in the garden was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2, Genesis 18:9-12, Genesis 21:1-7, Genesis 22:1-13, Luke 1:26-34, Hebrews 11:17-19, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 26:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing On Dry Ground Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 31, 2016

Whether crossing a river or conquering the land, it would all be done by God's might and direction. And by remembering these glory days, they would revere God all their days.

>6 major events: Consecration, Crossing, Memorial, Circumcision, Passover, Warrior There are significant days we will always remember--days when we took a bold new step, eager to see what God would do. Israel was about to take a giant step across the Jordan River to the Land of Promise. Before ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Stumbling Blocks To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

On their way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus has three encounters that become teaching opportunities on stumbling blocks to following Him and embracing the cross

Stumbling Blocks Luke 9:57-62 According to the UPI news, the Metropolitan Insurance Company received some unusual explanations for accidents from its automobile policyholders. The following are just few: “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This good Friday message speaks of the abandonment that Jesus expresses when God turns away from him. But it is loneliness that has meaning and purpose -- our salvation.

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross Matthew 27:45-46 Usually, we have the cross posted at the top. Today, we have it right up front, some place that it can not be overlooked. On Tuesday, as the Worship Team prepared for rehearsal someone asked about the cross. It was said that it looks so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2015

Look to the people.

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS Hebrews 12: 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. One of the must famous hymns ever put to words in our time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist