Sermons on The God Of The Cross:

Wisdom Versus Foolishness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

This sermon is about man's foolishness versus God's wisdom and the cross. Later into the sermon this question "Whose fool are you?' is asked several times.

WISDOM VERSUS FOOLISHNESS Text: I Corinthians 1:18 – 25   For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.

The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Be Surprised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores our dependence on God's Spirit, the unpredictability of His path, and the call to self-denial and cross-bearing in following Jesus.

Good morning, beloved. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager, as I am, to delve into the richness of His Word today. I am grateful for your presence, whether in person or online, and I am confident that God has something special for each and every one of us today. Our focus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: God's Unpredictability

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023

When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trouble At A Place Of Revelation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2014

The enemy of our souls tries to snatch away the words of our confessions of faith while they are still in our mouths, robbing us of our newly received blessing.

TROUBLE AT A PLACE OF REVELATION. Matthew 16:21-28. The place was Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13): a place of revelation, and a place of decision. Which of two realms will we choose? Which of two religions? Who is it that we are following? Jesus asked the disciples, ‘Whom say ye that I am?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sons And Daughters Of God

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

Through Grace, we are adopted into God’s family, because REAL sons and daughers of God, completely forgiven of our sins, through the Grace of Jesus Christ...purchased with His body and blood on the cross for our redemption.

Sons and Daughters of God Galatians 3:23-4:7 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church--Elk Grove Last month we celebrated Mother’s Day and last Sunday was Father’s Day. These are days we set aside to honor our moms and dads, the parents who loved us and raised us, or in the case of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch The Lamb

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2025

Simon of Cyrene came to offer a lamb and carried the cross for the Lamb of God. One-half mile separated the Temple from the Cross; Simon saw both covenants in operation and sided with the grace of Jesus!

WATCH THE LAMB Mark 15:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this minister, he'd been out bear hunting all day. He searched through the woods, but found no signs of a bear. Frustrated, he threw his gun down on the ground and walked over to a stream to cool off. 2. About that time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010

In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 5 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

A sermon affirming that all things came by,through and from the Living Word of God.Thus all things living and non-living can hear,obey and submit to the Word of God.If problems,storms, demons, sickness , etc arises Just speak they will hear!

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” mark 4:39 Just speak they will hear! Your words have creative and authoritative power. All we see today came as a result of the spoken words. Many times people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Cross - Part 2: Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2020

1. Trust in the Lord for His cross (vs. 16-18). 2. Trust in the Lord for His crown (vs. 19-22). 3. Trust in the Lord for His confirmation (vs. 23-24). 4. Trust in the Lord for His care (vs. 25-30).

Lessons from the Cross Part 2: Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart! John 19:16-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 20, 2018 (Revised June 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Here we are taking an in-depth look at the darkest day in human history: The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Hiding?

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 19, 2009

In Mark 7 Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Scribes who were hiding behind Man-made rules. What do you hide behind? Thankfully, God doesn’t hide from you.

Mark 7:1-13 Anne and I were blessed to go on vacation a couple of weeks ago. We looked forward to it, but we were a little nervous about how Killian would do on the long flights. For a 7 month old baby, I think he did great. The last leg of the journey was a little much for him though and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

To love the unlovely and the unloveable is inconceivable. But that is just exactly what God did for all of us. We, who were corrupt through sin became the beneficiaries of eternal life through the sacrificial death of Christ.

What motivated God the Father to send His one and only cherished Son to earth to die for us? Why would the holy Son of God want to come into a wicked world? Moreover, what would prompt Him to give His life as a human sacrifice for sinful, wicked humanity? It is inherent in God’s nature to make ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 9:26, John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational