Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Topics: Following Jesus

The Two Crosses In The New Testament PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrender in following Christ, leading to true life and salvation.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred space where we gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together with hearts open wide, eager to receive the divine wisdom that God has lovingly prepared for us. Today, we will be embracing an enlightening discussion that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Topics: Dying, Living

Life Begins At The Cross Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Christ's crucifixion, emphasizing its role in human redemption and the transformative power of suffering through divine grace.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the presence of our Creator, our Redeemer, our Sustainer? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to honor Him, to learn from Him, and to be transformed by His word. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4-5

Topics: Power, Cross

Take Up Your Cross Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of metaphorically taking up our cross as Jesus did, understanding that it signifies enduring difficulties in life, and seeking strength from God to persevere.

Good morning church, it’s great to see you all again as we continue in our series ALL-IN. Last week we kicked things off talking about the first of Jesus’ 3 commandments in our main passage from Matthew 16:24. To “deny yourselves” is the first command. And today, we’re going to take it one step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Cross Bearing, Perseverance, Self-Denial

Sermon Series: All In

Unsolved Mysteries

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2002

How do you truly unite people? An unsolved mystery - until now.

Unsolved mysteries: Eph 3:2-12 We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. There’s even a TV show dedicated to discussing unsolved mysteries. Can you think of any unsolved mysteries that have been on the news in the last year or two? Obviously, one unsolved mystery is: where is Osama bin Laden? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008

Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2018

The first word from the cross is for forgiveness. In it, Jesus makes some key declarations.

1. Scripture Reading Before Sermon: Matthew 5.43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Reasons For The Seasons Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 22, 2012

Jesus said "I have come" several times. Here are seven reasons He gave for leaving Heaven to come here.

Video “Christmas: God with us I really enjoyed that video of a father and child having a Christmas talk. Today I want us to look at another father/ child conversation about Christmas. In fact, the first conversation about Christmas. Romans 8:3 reads “For what the law was powerless to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

AplicaÇÃo Errada Da Palavra De Deus(Wrong Application Of God's Word)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 29, 2021

A Palavra de Deus é a maior coisa em toda a vida, e quando está justamente dividida, dá-nos a verdadeira vontade de Deus. Palavras mal aplicadas são desagradáveis e podem ser perigosas.

APLICAÇÃO ERRADA DA PALAVRA DE DEUS(WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD) "As visões dos seus profetas eram falsas e inúteis; não expuseram o seu pecado para afastar o seu cativeiro. As profecias que lhe deram eram falsas e enganosas." (Lamentações ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mauvaise Application De La Parole De Dieu (Wrong Application Of God's Word)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 29, 2021

La Parole de Dieu est la plus grande chose de toute la vie, et quand elle est divisée à juste titre, elle nous donne la vraie volonté de Dieu. Les mots mal appliqués sont peu recommandables et peuvent être dangereux.

MAUVAISE APPLICATION DE LA PAROLE DE DIEU (WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD) « Les visions de vos prophètes étaient fausses et sans valeur; ils n’ont pas exposé votre péché pour conjurer votre captivité. Les prophéties qu’ils vous ont données ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 11, 2009

A look at the last words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.46 From the Cross: Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit 1. I know it may seem a little strange to still be considering the cross on Easter Sunday. I mean, after all, today is the day we are to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not His death. But I think if we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Holiness

This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus.

THIS BLOOD . . . TEXT: Colossians 1:20-23 Colossians 1:20-23 -- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004

The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study In Luke 23:32-49

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 21, 2012

It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fri

05-20-2012 Study in Luke 23:32-49 It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fringe upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist