Sermons on The Cross In The Ot:

The Cross Is No Idol

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 25, 2006

4th Sunday in Lent, Series B. Although Hezekiah had to smash the serpent Moses made of bronze, the cross of Christ is forever our salvation.

4th Sunday in Lent March 26, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, and closer to our remembrance of your Son’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Crosses

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal destination may depend on it.

THREE CROSSES TEXT: MATTHEW 27:26-31; LUKE 27:32-46 INTRODUCTION: I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of The Cross

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross And The Towel

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2006

An inductive sermon focusing people on the humility and servanthood of Jesus at the Cross.

THE CROSS AND THE TOWEL JOHN 13:1-12 Today is the day when we really begin to celebrate the Easter Season. Today is Palm Sunday in which Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cut palm branches and hailed and praised Jesus as He entered the city. The week ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Math Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2006

A sermon on the cross using basic math symbols. (Title and outline taken from Bobby K. Carden and Robert Laymance)

Sermon for 4/9/2006 The Math of the Cross Introduction: A. Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 B. I did not do very well in math. It was my worst subject. Thankfully my job doesn’t have much to do with math. C. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wires Crossed?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006

David got his wires crossed. When it came to taking a census, was it a holy spirit or an unholy spirit that “moved” David? Either way, David took responsibility. Four (4) ways to ‘test the spirits”.

READ FROM - 2 Sam 24:1-10 & 1 Chronicles 21:1-8 I. BOTH TEXTS THE SAME, EXCEPT FOR WHO MOVED DAVID TO TAKE THE CENSUS A. Is It God Who Moved David? (2 Samuel 24:1 says it’s God) “Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, “Go, number Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Business Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005

Typically we see the cross from the viewpoint of the suffering of Jesus, this message invites the hearer to see that mission is a key part of the business of the cross.

“The Business of the Cross” (Special thanks to Dr. Kent R. Hunter with David L. Bahn, Confessions of a Church Growth Enthusiast, (Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, 1997 for many of the insights of this message) Romans 3:21-25a 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 15, 2005

The Cross had not only a purpose, but also a message. This sermon reveals that message in a way every person can understand.

“The Message of the Cross” Throughout history the cross of Christ was, is, and will always be a focal point of history and a point of division and controversy in this world. Some people look at the cross and see Christ being crucified. They imagine the broken, bloody body of Jesus hanging on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005

The Roman Emperor Constantine saw the sign of a Cross in the sky which had a decisive effect on both his military career and spiritual life.

On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey To The Cross

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

How far is it to the cross? Its the distance from your knees to the floor. Thats how far.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS Matt 27:36 36 And sitting down they watched him there; There are some who come to the Cross in the early part of their lives, and who, in relinquishing themselves to its protection in the dew of their youth, are saved from much of the world’s suffering and shame. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 8, 2005

Every body has a Jordan to cross, it is something that stands between you and the inheritance God has promised you. The Children of Israel made it across and so can we.

Moses had died and Joshua is in charge, They are at a critical point, they have been here before. (This is where you either breakdown or you breakthrough) This is where you decide if the dream is worth it. It’s one thing to dream it’s another thing to take possession of that dream. Every dreamer ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of The Cross

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

the value of the cross

Intro: there seems to be a cry going up across this land for equality. That everyone get a fair shake, that everyone gets the same deal or privileges as someone else. For most of us realist, we know that in this world, there are no places where there is level ground. Many times it is who you know, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating The Cross

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

communion

ntro: there are many books that have been written over the centuries on the seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross. People have written deep theological studies on these seven phrases. Tonight before we take communion, I would like to look at four sayings in particular that cause us to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Voices At The Cross

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

what will you say

Intro: there are thousands of sermons that have been preached over the years on the seven sayings from the cross. Father forgive them for they know not what they do, I thirst, My God, My God why has thou forsaken me, it is finished. But another interesting study is the voices at the cross. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God