Sermons on The Crucified Life:

Christ's Pierced Side Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 3, 2015

On Good Friday when Jesus died on the cross, the soldiers did not break his legs but pierced his side.

Christ’s Pierced Side John 19:32-34 John 19:17-37: Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). 18 Here they crucified him, and with him two others--one on each side and Jesus in the middle. 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened ...read more

Scripture: John 19:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Ultimate Question

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Help your listeners answer the ultimate question: "Who do you say Jesus is?"

What are your deepest hopes and hurts? Fondest dreams and desires? Frustrations and fears? Worries and anxieties? Will being here make any difference? Yes! The Living Christ is here! What do you really expect He can and will do for you? Spurgeon was right, " We have great needs, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of New Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007

And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Rally Around Life Series

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

What do Christ followers rally around? What makes the difference during discouraging times?

Rally Around Life – 03.22.09 Introduction – You’ve heard the expression “Rally Around the Flag.” It is where our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” comes from. Francis Scott Key, as a prisoner aboard a British ship, saw the American flag still ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 1, 2011

New Age religion and modernists say that there are many paths to God. Basically everyone has their own path to take, and regardless of the path it still leads to God. So regardless of the path taken you're going to get to God anyway, so what’s the big de

The Way, The Truth, The Life John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2. "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3. "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Full And Abundant Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2024

The thief comes to do what and Jesus comes to do what? (Seedthoughts from Adam Deibert of Sermon Central (#76329) and other material adapted from Daniel McCoy at: https://renew.org/the-devil-comes-to-steal-kill-and-destroy/). Delivered on Mother's Day

HoHum: Four ministers were discussing the pros and cons of various Bible translations and paraphrases. Eventually each stated which version, in his opinion, was the best. The first minister said he used the King James because the Old English style is beautiful and produces the most reverent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life In The New Community”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 12, 2025

The Beatitudes are written to the "new Christian community" Both the economiclly poor disciples and rich Pharisees disciples must now "live rightly" in the same community of faith. Different emphasis than in Matthew.

In Jesus Holy Name February 16, 2025 Luke 6:20,24 “Life in the New Community” If we are to understand these beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke there are some “first things first” we should know. 1) Luke is probably writing between 58 AD & 64 AD when the Apostle Paul is in prison in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20, Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sinners, The Saved And The Savior

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jul 2, 2003

A look at the cruel soldiers, the compelled substitute and the crucified Son as they go to Golgotha.

(Jere. 17:9) "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked." It is from this viewpoint of the wickedness of man that Matthew approaches this part of the Gospel. He could have written about the love of God which sent His only Son to save us from our sin. But here Matthew gives us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-37

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

History and the Bible agree on the fact that Jesus was crucified until He was dead.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? The issue of the resurrection is the central reality for the faith of the church because without the resurrection there is no basis for faith. The reality is that there are many proofs for the resurrection that under gird and uphold the biblical teaching. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Proof Of An Obedient Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

The fact of our new life is proven by the way we live our lives.

 Today we continue discuss John’s concern that believers discover how to maintain unbroken fellowship with Christ. It is the secret to living a dynamic Christian life. If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink….out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water(JN 7:37-38) ’This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Live A Jubilant Life

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Feb 14, 2010

Jesus fulfills the Year of Jubilee imagery.

Live a Jubilant Life Luke 4:16-21 David Vanlandingham, February 14, 2010 Introduction A. The Problem of burdensome debt 1. Our nation in particular and much of the global community in general are in the midst of dealing with the effects of crippling debt, both corporate and government. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Repentance - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010

In order to make a difference, a person must actually be different.

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Repentance” Acts 26:12-20 * Much of human behavior seems to be controlled by circumstances, actions, and situations. More often than not, we choose not to act until something happens to us (or our family). Then when something goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In His Life Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

As a believer, we can fully identify with Jesus in all that he went through and this is life changing!

The TV show “The Chosen” is one of the most eye-opening I’ve ever seen. It is a series depicting the ministry of Jesus in as realistic a way as possible. It is powerful. One of the most appealing things about it is that you really get the feel of what it would be like to live like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15, Romans 6:2-4, Psalm 96:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Life (Joy) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 19, 2002

What do those angels mean when the announce "great joy?" Joy as a gift from God.

The Gift of Life (Therefore Joy) December 14/15, 2002 Intro: I remember it clearly. Our elder’s board was gathered for a one-day retreat focussed on setting goals for our church. We began by sharing what some of our personal goals were for the next year, and one of our Elders made a statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s role in our life and faith

God in the Christian Life Today people speak very freely and easily about belief in God. In fact it actually rare now to come across someone who does not believe in God. Unfortunately when people speak about God they are not all speaking about the same thing. Hence Prince Charles wants to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican