Sermons on The Cross Divides:

Behold The King: The Cross Before The Crown

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 26, 2018

God’s desired will — with omissions and out of sequence — is no longer God’s will. The cross could not be bypassed. Jesus had to wear the crown of thorns before He could wear the crown of the Kingdom.

Behold The King: The Cross Before the Crown (Various Portions of the Gospels) 1. One blogger writes, “Today, I was waiting at the bus stop and noticed a girl that I played netball with. I ran across the road to meet her and she ran across the car park to meet me. We hugged and looked at each other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, John 18:33-38, John 19:1-3, John 19:19-22, John 6:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

The atonement is essential to the Christian message and should always be a priority. Although there are many teachings that are appropriate, we must not allow the peripheral to push out the essential.

1 Cor. 2:2 2-1-15 I want to take as our subject this morning, The Cross as absolutely Essential to: (1) God’s plan of salvation, (2) The Church’s message, and (3) The Holy Spirit’s work in our lives. Paul said in 1 Cor. 2:2 “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, Romans 5:12-18, 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

The Church must be diligent to keep the main thing of the gospel, the main thing! The essence of gospel of Jesus crucified & resurrected for our salvation. Our message is not based on what people want to hear. We have a mandate to preach gospel

Matthew 16:24-25 02-08-15 When kids turn sixteen, they often take an in-car driving course to prepare them for their driver’s license test. I want you to imagine with me a driving instructor who meticulously teaches the student how to properly adjust the seat and put on the seat belt, how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 5:1-19, Galatians 5:24, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017

Based on the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bernard. Focuses on the purpose of God, the submission of Jesus and the glory of God's children.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017

Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

1 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-I Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: The Big Picture? In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

2of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-II Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: We can give generously to national missions thru the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. We can ensure that our missionaries are correctly trained for their purpose. Thru the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

3 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-III Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: It’s Missing! Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, & fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017

5 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-V Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: PETA's Response to Obama's Fly "Execution"—June 18, 2009 U.S. President Barak Obama stopped during an interview with CNBC's John Harwood to swat & kill a fly that was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Clocks, Glocks And The Christian Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

There are three different ways people have chosen to live between the two Advents of Christ. We are not called to be clock watchers or to put our safety in Glocks and locks. We are called to be Cross bearers and Cross Walkers this Advent Season

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44 and Psalms 122 Theme: Clocks, Glocks and the Christian Cross Walk INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! Welcome to the first Sunday of the Advent Season. Advent proclaims the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cost Of Discipleship: Following The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2016

The cost of being a disciple and what it means to Follow The Way of The Cross. May each of us willing follow the way of the cross.

As we continue in our series on dynamic disciples or dynamic discipleship, this month our focus has been on the cost of being a disciple. This morning we are going to consider together what it means to follow the way of the Cross. What is the way of the cross? The way of the cross is following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens To A Cross-Less Nation? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 1, 2019

optional: what happens to a Christ-Less Nation?

What happens to a cross-less nation? Many churches, chapels, and christian schools are taking down the cross. What happens to a cross-less nation, (first, second,third), we have: 1. Lukewarm Churches. What happens to a cross-less nation, we have luke-warm churches. We've got ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Evangelism And The Three Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

THIS IS A SERMON I GAVE ON GOOD FRIDAY.

BIBLICAL EVANGELISM AND THE THREE CROSSES LUKE 23:26-44 THE CROSS HAS BEEN THE CENTRAL SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGHOUT HISTORY. IT MAY HAVE DIFFERENT FORMS AND APPEAR IN DIFFERENT PLACES, BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO THINK ABOUT THE CHURCH WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THE CROSS. THE CROSS REMINDS US OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection

Contributed by Bud Rose on Apr 19, 2015

How Jesus' life takes all of our needs on Him.

A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection Text: Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; F.A.G. 4/5/2015 Play Video – Easter Worship Intro (from Youtube I. A Birth Matthew 1:21, "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal