Sermons on The Cross Of Calvary:

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

This sermon looks at Jesus’ agony on the cross and what it accomplishes in our lives.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS They’re hurting him. Make them stop," cried 4-year-old Caitlin as she watched the Easter cantata. She stared w\wide eyes as Jesus was beaten, mocked, & crucified. Earlier she had danced and sang as Christ healed the brokenhearted, forgave sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Cross

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009

The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Crook At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Cross Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 9, 2010

Paul gives us two proper responses to the cross of Christ.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY [What religions/groups do these symbols represent: crescent and star, Star of David, Square and Compasses, swastika, peace, yin-yang, Ichthys, cross.] The symbol of Christianity is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2011

God,s purpose for the cross of Christ.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS The cross is 1. The centre of God’s purpose for us. Deliverance from this present evil age. Gal.1: 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And The Cross Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011

The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross In Heaven

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 9, 2011

Jesus in heaven.

THE CROSS IN HEAVEN The title given to Christ the Lamb is used 28 times in Revelation, presents our Lord in his sacrificial aspect, and thus constitutes wherever it is used a direct reference to the cross. (1.)The cross is our only title ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

Finding the message of forgiveness and acceptance from a Holy and Loving God by way of the Cross.

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD. SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH IS CONQUERED. JESUS’ WORK ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! WHEN JESUS BREATHED HIS LAST AND GAVE UP HIS SPIRIT, IT WAS NOT THE END, NOR A VICTORY FOR EVIL. WHAT TRANSPIRED WAS A LOVING, COURAGEOUS, DEATH-DEFYING ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Paradox Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 4

THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 28, 2009

Because we have been redeemed by God, not gold, God, through Peter, invites us to live differently--in the shadow of the Cross.

“In the Shadow of the Cross” I Peter 1:18-2:3 ‘Peter’s Principle’s’ Series January 25th, 2009 The cross: an instrument of torturous death—capital punishment—an inhumane way to die—one died bleeding and exposed to the elements—an object of ridicule. Jesus did all of that for us—a sinless lamb. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross - Substitution Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

On the cross the penalty of sin was removed, the partition of sin was removed and the power of sin was removed.

THE CROSS - SUBSTITUTION Actor Kevin Bacon recounted when his 6-year-old son saw Footloose for the first time: He said, "Hey, Dad, you know that thing in the movie where you swing from the rafters of that building? That’s really cool, how did you do that?" I said, "Well, I didn’t do that part--it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance