Sermons on the door on the cross: showing 511-525 of 106,210

The Uplift Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: *other

Enemies Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

As the cross represents the supreme act and evidence of the love of God, even so our attitude toward it represents for us the greatest blessing or the greatest sin. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"They are the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). "They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh" (Heb. 6:6). Once more we stand facing the cross of Jesus Christ, that wondrous cross which is at once the measure of the love of heaven and the sin of man. For as the cross represents ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18

Denomination: *other

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Communion Meditation for October 5, 2008

(Slide 1) Our main text for this morning is found in John’s gospel, chapter 19 and beginning with verse 18 we read: (Slide 2) There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, “Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Crossing The Jordan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

It all depends on you.

Crossing the Jordan Joshua 3:1-17 There were three men sitting at a coffee shop talking. One was a surgeon, one was an engineer and the other was a politician. And they were having an argument as to who’s profession was around the longest. And the surgeon ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mama's Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 5, 2009

THE MOTHER OF JESUS NEVER LEFT THE CROSS, SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU KNOW?

MOTHER’S DAY MAY 10, 2009 MAMA’S CROSS JOHN 19:25-27 INTRO: WE HAVE A LOT OF CHOICES IN OUR LIVES!!! 1: CHOICES WE HAVE A) WHERE TO WORK B) WHAT TO WEAR C) WHERE TO LIVE D) HOW TO LIVE POINT: GOD MAD US FREE MORAL AGENTS TO DO PRETTY MUCH AS WE PLEASE!! WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO JUST ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Other

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

A Crook At The Cross

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 28, 2010

The power of Jesus to save is manifested through the redemption of a convicted thief.

A CROOK AT THE CROSS Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 utilizing 7 different scenarios. a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: *other

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2010

It is the burdern of cross that the Son of Man carried. Not the wooden beam. It is the godless attitudes that result in Godless living that caused Jesus to go to the cross. Jesus took the burden so we could expereience the break through of the resurrec

Intro: How can we bring Christianity, or being a Christ follower to its most basic components? How can we simplify it to the point that children can understand? We do as the Bible does. In Genesis there is no argument for God merely a statement of truth. “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2010

Today we enjoy the CROSS blessing as we don’t have to make daily burnt offerings for our sins and have been given the Holy Spirit to stay permanently till Christ returns. Let us not hesitate to pass on the CROSS blessing to others who still haven’t receiv

Opening illustration: A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing that his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Part 1 of three part series Every step Jesus took He had the cross in mind. When He Humbled Himself, He was thinking of you. When He Denied His flesh, He was thinking of you. He who knew No sin, became sin for you When He preached Repentance, He w

CROSS WALK Matthew 26: 51-56 I. HE HUMBLED HIMSELF Matt. 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. A. His had no need of baptism B. He was baptized for our example C. The One Who’s name we baptize in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Words Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

PART 2 IN A THREE PART SERIES (THE CROSS) SEVEN SAYINGS OF OUR LORD FROM THE CROSS COMFORT, CONVICT, AND GIVE HOPE.

CROSS WORDS Luke 23: 32-38 I. WORDS OF PARDON (Luke 23:34) father, forgive them; for they know not what they do A. Showing His boundless grace B. If they had known, they wouldn’t have crucified Him. C. Think you wronged God to much to be saved? (23:47) II. WORDS OF PROMISE (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Wows Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

The “WOWS” miricals of the cross are not for us to just wonder about. God performed these things so that you might know: He sent His Own Son to pay the price of your sin He punished Jesus in your place Jesus suffered the wrath of God so you wouldn’t

CROSS WOWS Matthew 27:45-54 I. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND (Mt. 27:45) A. It Was Not An Eclipse 1. The Jews use a lunar calendar 2. Passover always falls on the full moon 3. A solar eclipse impossible on a full moon B. It Was A Supernatural Darkness 1. The darkness of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 16, 2010

An Ash Wednesday sermon reminding us of this "messy business" of our call to share in the suffering of Christ by taking up his cross and following.

Perhaps you have noticed in our modern world an unhealthy preoccupation with beauty. Of course, there are the obvious signs; like the fact that already pictures of seemingly beautiful models are touched up and airbrushed before they go to print so that the models are not just beautiful, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Cross Purposes Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 1, 2011

The cross was in view even before there was a single tree from which to make it. We can identify a few purposes or functions of the cross in these verses: The Cross demonstrates God's Justice and Mercy, and Gives Him all the credit!

Cross Purposes Romans 3:25-31 25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God