Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Celebrating The Victory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #1 in series, "Pursuing Victory." Three reasons to celebrate Jesus’ victory on the cross.

Series: Pursuing Victory Message #1: ""Celebrating the Victory of the Cross"" 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 - "The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." SOME OBSERVATIONS FROM LEVITICUS 16, JOHN 19, AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Cradle The Cross The Crown Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 10, 2006

Sermon for Christmas About Christ the Cradle The cross the Crown

This sermon is one that I found and modified to fit who I am but I dont take 100% credit for it "The Cradle, The Cross, The Crown" Text: Matthew 1:18-2:21 Introduction: It goes without saying that the date for Christ’s birth remains a mystery and that December 25th was in ancient times a Roman ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And The Joy Of Suffering

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 31, 2011

Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection there is between our suffering and our joy.

Purpose: To describe all the benefits that suffering can produce. Aim: I want the listener to view suffering as a gift from God. INTRODUCTION: Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross This Good Friday

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 22, 2011

A short message on the meaning and value of the Cross for at Easter time.

Good Friday After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Here Is Your Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 7, 2010

The whole churc world needs to see the facts of whats going on around them.

HERE IS YOUR CROSS LUKE 9: 22-26 If all the lukewarm folk would fire up If all the disgruntled folk would sweeten up If all the dry bones would shake up If all the gossipers would shut up If all the lazy one would pick up their cross we would be on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Thecross Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2009

The road to glory is self-sacrificing love

John 12:20-36, March 15, 2009 The Glory of the Cross What do you imagine Jesus will look like in his glory? Images that come up when you search “Jesus Glory” “Go for the Glory” – said in sports, usually means beating all the other competitors soundly. Read passage The Glory of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: *other

The View From The Cross

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009

To show the various responses to Christ’s crucifixion and, thereby, to challenge us to review our response to Him.

The View from the Cross* Mark 15:21-47 Sermon Objective: To show the various responses to Christ’s crucifixion and, thereby, to challenge us to review our response to Him. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12; Galatians 6:14, Ephesians 3:17b-19; read the text: Mark 15:21-41 INTRO The actual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Nazarene

7 Portraits Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 10, 2009

1.GOD WHO GAVE HIS SON 2.THE LAMB OF GOD 3.THE GOOD SHEPHERD 4.THE BRAZEN SERPENT 5.THE SIGN OF JONAH 6.THE BREAD OF LIFE 7.THE LAST ADAM

7 PORTRAITS OF THE CROSS ******************************** OUTLINE 1.GOD WHO GAVE HIS SON 2.THE LAMB OF GOD 3.THE GOOD SHEPHERD 4.THE BRAZEN SERPENT 5.THE SIGN OF JONAH 6.THE BREAD OF LIFE 7.THE LAST ADAM THE MESSAGE 7 PORTRAITS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Garden, The Cup, The Cross

Contributed by Steven Spence on Feb 16, 2010

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane as seen from the tree in the middle of the garden.

THE GARDEN THE CUP THE CROSS by Steven F Spence February 14, 2010 Love Him, Love Him Love Him, love Him, all ye little children: God is Love, God is Love; Love Him, love Him, all ye little children: God is Love. THE FOUR LOVES: CS LEWIS 1. AFFECTION: STORGE THE GREEK LEXICON DEFINES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Feeling The Weight Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2010

Why would Jesus use an instrument of death to represent His kingdom and His power? And how do I "carry" my cross daily?

OPEN: The year was 1889 on the continent of Africa. Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing Over Into The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 25, 2009

Once you have experienced God’s miracles in your life there is no reason for you not to continue to walk in the spirit realm on a regular basis.

July 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-20 Subject: Part Six in the Seven Steps to Receive God’s Miracle Title: Crossing Over into the Supernatural Hasn’t God been good in our services? It is so wonderful to see the church moving forward in the things of God and what He wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Crosses Of Calvary!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 26, 2010

On that great day when our Lord and Savior gave His life on the cross there were the two others that hung with Him. Though this was a fulfillment of prophesy. There is an another message from the 3 crosses and what they represented. The first was the Cros

THREE CROSSES OF CALVARY! On that great day when our Lord and Savior gave His life on the cross there were the two others that hung with Him. Though this was a fulfillment of prophesy there is an another message from the 3 crosses and what they represented. The first was the Cross of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-18

Hosea, A Vision Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Jul 22, 2010

A deeper understanding of the greatest love story ever told. Even in the Old Testament we can see the love of God that would be truly revealed in the New Testament.

Hosea A Vision of the Cross Setting: The prophet Hosea is the author of the book. He was one of the prophets of the northern 10 tribes of Israel. He prophesied over a period of 60 years, during the same period of time that Isaiah and Micah prophesied in Judah. Commerce and foreign conquest ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Was Always The Plan

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross Satisfies God Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010

The original idea of propitiation came from the pagans.The Christian meaning is much richer as we shall see today. Before we explore what Christian propitiation looks like we have to understand why God needs to be satisfied.

Isaiah 53:7-11 Purpose: To explain why God's wrath must be assuaged before forgiveness is possible. Aim: I want the listener to glory in what Christ did to absorb God's wrath against our sin. INTRODUCTION: I won't ask for a raise of hands, but men have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible