Sermons on The Cross In The Ot:

The Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 4, 2025

At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood.

The Better Sacrifice Heb 9:23-10:25 At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood. Now in ancient times, animal sacrifice was a common ingredient in the vast majority of all ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"resurrection Realities"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 5, 2021

Based on Matthew 28:1-10 & other selected Scriptures - Sermon focuses on 4 realities that the resurrection confirms & assures.

“RESURRECTION REALITIES” Matthew 28:1-10 FBCF – 4/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – “It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming” video The truth that we celebrate today is the truth that sets us apart from all other religions. The message of the resurrection is central to the Gospel. Without this life-changing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The High Priest (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus, the High Priest (pt 1) INTRO -In grade school I remember taking a field trip to the state capitol and getting to walk into the governor’s office. -That was when Vic Atiyeh was governor of Oregon. -He wasn’t there when we came in, but we got to see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Jewish Sages Teach!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 26, 2015

With Good Friday imminent and our focus turning to Genesis 22, this message encapsulates many startling truths of Jewish tradition including one on Gen 22 which Christians need to know in order they can glorify the Heavenly Father all the more!!!

What the Jewish Sages teach… Its quiz time folks! Tell me what is common to 1 Cor 10:4, Jude 1:9 and Jude 1:14? Well, they are accounts from Jewish Tradition, which we may not find in the corresponding Books of Exodus or Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

Rabbi Revelation

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 30, 2015

With Israel celebrating its "67th Birthday", here comes this message which in effect is a sneak peek into its rich scriptural tradition about some "events" which for many Christians' would frankly be an eye-opener when viewed from a Rabbi's perspective!

THE RABBI REVELATION Its quiz time folks! Tell me what is common to 1 Cor 10:4, Jude 1:9 and Jude 1:14? Well, they are accounts from Jewish Tradition, which we may not find in the corresponding Books of Exodus or Deuteronomy or Genesis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

Call Your First Witness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2012

Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Call Your First Witness John 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FirstWitness.html A witness is to tell the truth that he knows. He testifies before God and everyone the truth. Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Of Pardon, Pilot And Parousia

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 2, 2013

To focus on the unique sequencing of Psalms 22-24 during this Lent even while glorifying God for His orderliness.

Of Pardon, Pilot and Parousia "For God is not a God of disorder..." 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to ...read more

Denomination: *other

"It's Time For A Change"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 7, 2006

Salvation was only the beginning! Now, God wants us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice. This is an act of surrender, commitment, and dedication. Paul tells us HOW to do it.

“It’s Time For A Change!” Romans 12:1-2 Life is full of CHANGES! HAS your life CHANGED in last YEAR … 5 Yr. … 10 … 20? IF IT HASN’T … then must have been living on a deserted island somewhere! There are 2 BASIC KINDS of “change” … INTERNAL & EXTERNAL. We usually LIKE … EXTERNAL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Empowered Messiah Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2011

Jesus had no sin or impure motives that gave Satan legal access to His life. Satan could find nothing in Jesus - not even one square inch of territory - to which he could lay claim and thus gain access to Jesus’ heart. This is the reason why there was pro

Opening illustration: You might not see the literal ‘Red Sea’ miracle in today’s context but will surely see one parallel to it. The issue is, as the Israelites waited before the ‘Red Sea,’ they didn’t contemplate or pursue to build a bridge across it. They waited on God for His Salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Roads We Travel

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus made a difference to those He met along the way. We should too.

THE ROADS WE TRAVEL John 4: 1-26 INTRODUCTION: That, too, was a moment of amazing grace and Holy Communion. · This woman, too, (like Josh) felt unworthy. and she, too, wasn’t real sure that this encounter with Jesus was legal. · She, too, was accustomed to being sneered at, talked about, looked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 4 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

III. Nine Areas of Biblical Knowledge taken from the Tabernacle and Used for Psychology or Counseling The two biblical ontologies which compose the individual must be understood in order for effective counseling to take place. To not understand these two ontological systems would be comparable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Deserter Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 11, 2003

10th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." As Jesus predicts Peter’s denials, the contrasts point out what’s really important.

In my office I have a painting of a nightime scene (I showed a photo of the actual painting). What is striking about this painting is the contrast in values. It is the contrast that draws your attention to what’s important in the scene. Proposition: In today’s conversation with Jesus there are a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fiery Serpent--Death And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 2 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how the brass serpent made by Moses parallels the redeeming grace of Christ’s crucifixion.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 2 The Fiery Serpent—Death and Deliverance Scripture Ref: Numbers 21:5-9 John 3:14-15 Exodus 16:3 Romans 8:3-4 Psalm 34:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:21 Luke 2:38 John 14:6 Other Ref: All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-9

Out Of Africa Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 10, 2009

Without the involvement of the ancient Africans, we would not have Christianity with us today, much less the nation of Israel. Without Africa - you and I, we would be toast.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is retitled "The Road Less Traveled" on this page.) May our Lord Jesus empower you as you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Blesses The Righteous Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Feb 18, 2016

God's blessings on believers characterized in two words: giving and receiving.

Introduction: Believing In Anything G.K. Chesterton once said, "It is often supposed that when people stop believing in God, they believe in nothing. Alas, it is worse than that. When they stop believing in God, they believe in anything." Without God the only standard of TRUST - of right and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist