Sermons on The Cross:

How To Manage Cross-Cultural Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Pastor David’s problem comes from the difference of world view assumption he has on leadership from most western style management books. First, let us examine some of the critical differences between Western and non-western assumptions about administratio

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR CROSS -CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Imagine Pastor David who loves his youth, successfully leads many young people to Christ, but struggles to know how to administrate his ministry. He knows his Biblical imperatives for youth ministry. He has successfully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Conduct Cross-Cultural Research

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The decisions we make are only as good as the information we based them on,’’ said a famous man. If we are trying to catch fish it makes sense that we will want to know something about the animal. What type of fish are we looking for? What are his feedin

HOW TO CONDUCT CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH Learning Objectives 1. Analyze why we should conduct cross- cultural research? 2. Learn the components of research. 3. Discover the Biblical basis of research. 4. Describe some of the errors to avoid in research. 5. Understand how to overcome some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:53, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Holiness

The Fourth Word From The Cross: Anguish Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS - Anguish "At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?" which means, "My God, My God why did you abandon me" (Matthew 27: 46). Out of the darkness comes a loud cry. A piercing cry. It is not a cry against God, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Holiness

"Which Side Of The Cross Are You On?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

This morning we are going to talk about the two men who were crucified along side of Jesus.

“Which Side of the Cross Are You On?” Luke 23:32-33 OPENING JOKE: Can’t Take That Chance During a holiday to Israel, a man’s mother-in-law died. She was in Israel with the family, so there was the difficulty of making funeral arrangements for her in a foreign country. The Israeli morgue explained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003

How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-36, Luke 6:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Training: A Clear And Present Danger

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

Have you ever thought about the entire life story of John the Baptist?

CROSS TRAINING: A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER MATTHEW 3: 1-12 (7-10) MARCH 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION: THE PAIN OF HEALING: Now you don¡¦t have to raise your hands, but I want to ask you some questions this morning. How many of you have been to a physician/Doctor in the last 6 months? Was it a pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Missed His Cross

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on God’s grace.

Imagine yourself sitting on death row, with all the emotions running through your mind as the end comes closer and closer. With every appeal for pardon and every stay of execution exhausted, you endure each agonizing minute in hopeless condemnation. There is absolutely no way out, your actions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Side Of The Cross Are You On? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2005

Titus ministered in an area where the culture influenced the Christian community with immorality, independence, and idleness. These same character traits exist in our culture as well - placing Christians on opposite sides when they don’t need to be.

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the church was like you? I’ve heard it said before that “church is great – except for all the people.” The fact is, the church is the people – imperfect members of the human race who came to Christ from various backgrounds and dysfunctions. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Cross Proclaims A Grace-Driven Purpose

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 6, 2005

The truths Paul shares and the grace-driven purpose of the cross effect not only our salvation, but how we live out the Christian faith and how we minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

The Cross Proclaims a Grace-Driven Purpose 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (3) For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, (5) and that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Cross This Lake?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 4, 2005

A sermon on how Jesus took the disciples across the lake in the midst of a storm, rescuing Peter from a certain sinking death.

August 7, 2005 Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discipleship: Taking Up A Cross And A Shovel

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

A strong challenge to full discipleship.

READ: Luke 6:46-49 We’re going to come straight to the subject matter of these verses this evening. I have no introduction, except to say that: - in verse 46 - Jesus ASKS A DAMNING QUESTION - in verse 47 - Jesus CALLS FOR DECISIVE ACTION - in verse 48 - Jesus GIVES A DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Faces Of Faith - The Cross And The Crown Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Faith is marked by a paradox. Sometimes we appear to lose in order to win!

Two Faces of Faith - the Crown and the Cross Text: Hebrews 11: 13, 32-40; 12: 1-3 What an inspiration to faith we’ve found in this 11th chapter of Hebrews! It’s one of the great passages of the Bible, worthy of a commitment to study and meditation. I hope you that the Word has fired up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born To Die, Living In The Shadow Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2012

Christ was born to die. From the moment He was born, the Cross at Calvary cast its shadow upon that Infant and would never leave Him until He had finished His mission. He was born to die.

Born to Die, Living in the Shadow of the Cross John12:27–28.” At Christmas we like to think of the Baby lying in a manager. We like the warm and tender feelings we get from songs like “Away in the manger” and “Silent Night”. The world by large does not give ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-28

Denomination: Baptist