Sermons on The Cross In The Ot:

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007

Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Come Into The Ark

Contributed by Curtis Brock on May 30, 2005

Jesus is a typology of the OT ark.

Get in the Ark Genesis 6:5-8; 13; 17-18; Genesis 2:7 Introduction: Time has not changed. World still consists fo two groups of people...the righteous and the wicked. God created man for good - the moral right. Man took his eyes off of God...began to think for himself...getting him into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Works His Salvation Even When The Apostles Are Confused

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2023

All of the OT testifies to the love of God

Saturday of the 6th Week in Course 2023 “Don’t tell anybody what you witnessed here, until the Son of Man rises from death.” Suppose you had committed to follow somebody, and were really impressed with His miracles and teaching and desire to help people live lives of love, and then He said that. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Catholic

Substitution Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 9, 2009

Before Jesus died, He shouted, "It is finished!" What was finished?

To receive free weekly sermon emails, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s sermon blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ MISSION ACCOMPLISHED After suffering on the cross for six hours, Jesus finally shouted, “It is finished!” When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

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

Let Us Get Back To The Cross Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 20, 2014

We have so many denominations and doctrine that bickering starts among the brethren about what is right and wrong. The only winner in this is Satan. Instead of sharing the good news of the gospel and helping the poor and hurting we bicker. NO MORE

The Ultimate Decisionit July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is the best it can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Survivor - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

A series examining the life of Joseph (OT)

The sojourn of Joseph is about to reach it’s apex. He has had a remarkable life of just 30 years. He has spent his entire adult life in the hands of and living in the land of the Egyptians. The first thirteen years of his Egyptian captivity are spent in various motions. First, he is brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did For You Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

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

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

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

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

"The Greatest Price Ever Paid”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus bore our sin in His boy on the cross and suffered in our place.

1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 33)? The Bible says a thick darkness covered the land for three hours, from noon until three in the afternoon, when the sun would ordinarily be at its height and shining its brightest. Some have supposed this darkness was from an solar eclipse a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting In The Most Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

What's Really In The Way

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

With a huge cross on the platform which the worship team had to 'work around', the question of the day was stated in the title of this message. For us, "Is the cross or the culture in our way?"

What’s Really In the Way Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 16:24 (This message was preached with a 10 foot cross place in the center of the platform area. The worship leader and band had to work around it & the choir was behind it) • Several years ago a pastor friend told me a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist