Sermons on The Cross Of Jesus:

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

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

What are we projecting to other people about our service to the Lord if we are complaining about it instead of having fun while we are doing it? We get hung up when people in the world try to trip us up and slow down our walk to a crawl.

Take Up your cross Matthew 16:24-27 Years ago I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson from Focus on the Family. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2018

All 4 gospels tell us the story of Barabbas (but we never learn the names of the other prisoners to die that day). Why? What is it about Barabbas that was so important that Scripture tells us his name?

OPEN: Someone once noted that Jesus borrowed just about everything he had while on earth. He borrowed a place for His birth, a house to sleep in, a boat to preach from, an animal to ride on when He entered Jerusalem, a room to meet privately with His friends for the Last Supper, and a tomb to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Glorying In The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

To glory in the cross means to place our full trust and confidence in what Christ has done.

GLORYING IN THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 – “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2001

Dealing with the fact that Christians can be enemies of the Cross of Christ.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT, "YOUR WALK TALKS LOUDER THAN YOUR TALK, TALKS." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ONE MUST REMEMBER THAT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IS PROCLAIMED IN BOTH WORD AND DEED. PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL IN THIS MANNER IS BOTH A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY. SOMEONE ONCE SAID IT ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Build A Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012

A look at Jesus’ teaching about the cross as he made his final trip to Jersualem on the Jericho road.

How to Build a Cross "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 (KJV) Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of sorrow I am about to drink?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: *other

The Cross And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The message shows that the death of Jesus at our hands was necessary for us to be forgiven. It shows some of the reasons men have given as scriptural and shows that the do not have to understand the why of it to be forgiven

SALVATION FROM A TO Z Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Message 2 FORGIVENESS AT THE CROSS “Without the shedding of blood there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Creation To The Cross

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

This message presents the basic salvation message all the way from Genesis to Jesus. It looks at the Garden of Eden, The Fall, The Separation, and The Atonement. The basic points in this sermon can be used in personal evangelism.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Creation to the Cross.” I want to share with you some basic points that I sometimes rely on when helping someone comprehend why we need salvation in Christ. In presenting the gospel we need to help a person understand and acknowledge that we’re sinners and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Genesis 3:22-24, Hebrews 9:2-7, Hebrews 9:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 6, 2011

Who do you say Jesus is? Scripture talks to us about those who questioned who Jesus was, as well as those who just believed in Him. Today we are going to examine who Jesus is, and in the process those who do not believe in Him will have something to think

Jesus is John 5:30-40 Who do you say Jesus is? Scripture talks to us about those who questioned who Jesus was, as well as those who just believed in Him. Today we are going to examine who Jesus is, and in the process those who do not believe in Him will have something to think about. And for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by John White on Mar 23, 2019

A message sharing the significance of the cross of Christ.

The Cross Of Christ Luke 23:32-33 "And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left." Gal 6:14 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008

Everyone who finds grace at the cross of Jesus Christ can say, “He is risen!”

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Luke 24:1-12 Jesus is alive and well! The tomb is empty! He is risen! The empty tomb of Jesus Christ declares resurrection power that no other religion can offer. God designed people to hunger for the supernatural, so people of all nations have religions of one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision Of Salvation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

Mercy and truth meet together, & righteousness and peace embrace - in the Cross of Jesus Christ.

A VISION OF SALVATION. Psalm 85. First, the Psalmist remembers the favour and forgiveness of the LORD (Psalm 85:1-3). This is a good place to begin in our petitions to God, rather than diving into our shopping list of requests. We base our belief that God will give us a favourable answer in His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cries From The Cross - The Cry Of Victory Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - The Cry of Victory (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 19 verse 30 In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where they were said. • Remember the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Brethren