Sermons on The Door On The Cross:

A Fresh Look At The Cross

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 22, 2021

In the ancient world, the cross was a depraved and distasteful affair. Romans used it, but the sparse reference to it in their literature shows their aversion to it. They considered it a barbarian form of punishment Similarly, the Jews detested it.

A fresh look at the Cross. John 12:27 Every religion and every ideology has its own symbol for its identification. . For the Buddhist it is the Lotus Flower. Judaism has the Star of David and Islam the Crescent. In this century the Communists were known for the hammer and the sickle and the Nazis ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross And The Forsaken Saviour

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 29, 2021

How can it be? How can the Saviour be forsaken by those He came to save? How can the Father forsake His own Son?

"And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46. Have you ever experienced the agony of having someone whom you trusted fail you in your hours of need? Have you been forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"All Because Of The Cross!”

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 21, 2022

Here in verses 54-57, Paul describes the rapture and the resurrection of the believers in the Lord Jesus.

Here in verses 54-57, Paul describes the rapture and the resurrection of the believers in the Lord Jesus. *We notice 3 things about that great event. I. Because of the Cross, we have VICTORY. v57 Because of… the finished work of Jesus on that cross! II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Jesus And His Cross Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 19, 2021

Jesus carried the Cross for us first, now it'd our turn to carry Our Cross!

There are so many books, sermons, songs about the cross, where does one begin as we consider Jesus and the Cross? The cross has always been in the eternal plan of God from the beginning of time. All of God's works have been known to Him from eternity and the cross was the focal point of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolishness Of The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 23, 2021

Was Paul saying that the message of the cross was foolish? Paul was a Jew brought up in a Roman town and was greatly influenced by Greek culture. When he preached Christ, Paul found that each of these cultures had its own particular challenges when the gospel was concerned.

1 Corinthians 1:21-25 - For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, John 10:18, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 1:16, Acts 26:24, Matthew 16:4, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Was Jesus Glad For The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2022

Jesus voluntarily went to the Cross and endured its pain and shame with joyful gladness because He wanted to spend eternity with you!!

"...looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 ESV) "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Acts 2:25-28, Hebrews 1:9, Zephaniah 3:17, Luke 15:7, Jude 1:24, Psalm 32:2, Hebrews 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeling The Weight Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2010

Why would Jesus use an instrument of death to represent His kingdom and His power? And how do I "carry" my cross daily?

OPEN: The year was 1889 on the continent of Africa. Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Focus The Cross

Contributed by Neil Stich on Aug 3, 2012

The power of Christ's forgiveness is found in His suffering on the Cross. Even as those around Him were mocking Him, He was still filled with compassion for them. Are we any different than those who stood at the foot of the Cross and mocked Jesus? Hi

Our focus the cross Matthew 27: 38 – 43 I’m a people watcher. When traveling, a layover at the Airport is not a point of misery---but an opportunity to observe the differences in people--- the way they look, the way they dress, their fashion statements--- Parents dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

The New Covenant And The Cross

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

God’s goal is not simply to announce His presence

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 April 2014 THE NEW COVENANT AND THE CROSS Hebrews 12:18–27 Goal/message/Hope/Cross for Today • Find ultimate stability/cross/Christ and/New Covenant He established, in the midst of an unstable world. • Help you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation From The Cross

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2014

A sermon to adults on the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves on the cross.

A Conversation from the Cross Luke 23:39-43 Imagine in your mind these two thieves hanging on the cross. They pull up with their arms and push down with their feet to get each breath. Each time the flesh tears a little more, more blood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross, The Crook & The Crown Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2014

A trilogy of sermons based on Psalms 22-24

"THE CROSS, THE CROOK & THE CROWN" Pt. 2 - The Shepard's Crook Psalms 23:1 Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Starts At The Cross

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 11, 2014

Humility - how do you get it - find it at the cross

Stewardship begins at the cross Philippians 2:6-8 (Jesus), being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 21, 2020

The cross road for man kind.

THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST Galatians 6: 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. The cross is the crossroad of man kind. We have here God’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

If Crosses Could Speak.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2021

The title of this mornings message is—If Crosses Could Speak. The fact is these three crosses on Golgotha’s Hill did speak.

If Crosses Could Speak. Luke 23:39-43NKJV Visual illustration—Have 3 crosses on stage, with the middle cross draped with purple, but at the end overlap the middle cross with white. Through the criminals on the cross, we see that death exposes the human heart. At the climax of a lifetime’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Matthew 15:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational