Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Focusing On Simon Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

Jesus spoke of carrying our cross daily. Exactly what does that mean to us 2000 years later?

Luke 9:23-26 Focusing on Simon Carrying the Cross Introduction A. Luke 23:26 (read it) B. There we find a guy was just randomly grabbed to carry the cross for Jesus C. Jesus was in no physical condition to carry it any longer D. After being beaten that much I doubt anyone could E. Carrying a cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Journey To The Cross Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Cross Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 7, 2003

THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS IS THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART II: THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 11-26 April 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION: The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Cross Bearing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

254 - Three Nails Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What did the nails represent to Christ on the cross? It represents something different to us as recipients.

Sermon Study #254 – THREE NAILS OF THE CROSS Next week: The Power Of The Cross Last week: Our Cross To Carry Key Scripture: Phil 2:5-8 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Start At The Manger... Then Go To The Cross

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

Consider the questions of "why the manger" and "why the cross?"

Start at the Manger… then go to the Cross 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this census. 4And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 23:50-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Crossing Into The Land Of Great Miracles

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Feb 2, 2003

As Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, we see the three landmarks that we pass on the way ot the Land of Big Dreams and Great Miracles.

Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Seven Voices From The Cross

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Matt.

Text: Matt. 27:35-50 Introduction: Some time ago I preached a message on the Seven Sayings Of The Cross. There were some things that Jesus said while he bled and died on Calvary's cross. Just in case you do not remember what Jesus said, I am going to do a bit of review for you to jog your memory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50, Matthew 27:46

Are You Carrying A Branch Or A Cross?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Palm Sunday is a joyous time. A time when we rejoice and wave our palm branches as we sing "Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna". It is the time that we welcome Jesus into our midst and we receive Him as the King of Israel and as the Saviour of our lives. We imagine what it would have ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Lessons In The Crossing Of Jordan

Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003

This is an outline provides useful lessons for crossing the Jordans of the Christian life.

“Four Lessons Learned in the Crossing of Jordan” Joshua 3:1-17 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text B. There are many Jordans that must be crossed in our lives. C. We must first decide what to do with Christ – Accept or Reject D. After salvation, there are many more Jordans to cross – ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross In Our Daily Life Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Have you allowed yourself to be trapped by the world and the way of the world today? Have you taken time for Jesus in your life? We may choose ...Greed over God? Time for yourself and money over God and your family? If you are to busy to worship

The Cross in Our Daily Life 1. Attention I went to bed close to midnight last night and got up at 4:30. So if I nod off during my sermon some one punch me. ILL>>>> A pastor and young boy in a church that loved good fellowship, always served coffee after the sermon. One Sunday the pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Cross The Line

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

There are factors that set a limit line to people in life. Many keep marching on this line but cannot cross to the other side. this message will help give you the push you need to get to the other side of life.

YOU CAN CROSS THE LINE TEXT: ACTS 3:1-10 No matter where you are now, there’s somewhere better where you can be tomorrow. Every position has its own allocation. Until your position changes, your allocation remains the same. God is set to take you to the other side of life, are you ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005

The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-34, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003

PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran