Sermons on The Offence Of The Cross:

"everyone Wants To Go To Heaven But No One Wants To Die"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 17, 2022

A sermon about discipleship and the kingdom of God.

“Everyone Wants to Go to Heaven, but No One Wants to Die” Mark 10:17-31 It has been written that, “It is the desire for God which is the most fundamental appetite of all, and it is an appetite we can never eliminate. We may seek to disown it, but it will not go away. If we deny that it is there, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

This World Is Not My Own Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 6 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

[BUMPER: Clip of Dorothy from Wizard of Oz] There’s no place like home! How many of you have NOT seen that clip before from the Wizard of Oz? Even if you haven’t seen this movie clip before, can we all agree with Dorothy that there’s just no place like home? Listen, you can go on your fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

"It is finished" is one of the most familiar statements that Jesus made from the Cross. But what does that statement from Jesus on the cross made so long ago mean to us today?

Last week we saw in Jesus his physical and spiritual agony as he said, “I am thirsty.” In that statement we saw that Christ indeed did indeed experience the things that we did physically. He knew what it was like to have a thirst, he had experienced dehydration. He didn’t have some phantom body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm Of The Forsaken Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 3, 2007

This series looked at the cross from the OT point of view. Psalm 22 is a perfect prophecy of what would happen to Jesus on the cross. His forsakeness is our assurance we will never be rejected.

PSALM OF THE FORSAKEN Anyone who reads Psalm 22 can easily see Jesus written all over it and in it. This Psalm is often called the Psalm of Jesus or even the fifth Gospel. It is probably the most amazing of all the Psalms in that we have such a clear picture of the crucifixion of Jesus. And David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Like A Rescue Worker

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways that Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let us consider . . .

Scripture Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4who gave Himself ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom (4th Of July Sermon)

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 30, 2012

The only real freedom was paid at the cross! We find our real freedom at the cross in Jesus Christ alone! You were created for, chosen for and liberated for freedom through Jesus!

FINDING FREEDOM The United States is all about “FREEDOM!” Over 200 years ago people came to this land to find “FREEDOM!” To find “FREEDOM” from “TYRANNY”, “FREEDOM” from “BONDAGE”, “FREEDOM” from “RELIGIOUS BONDAGE”, “FREEDOM” for “FREE SPEECH”, “FREEDOM” to “WORSHIP” as they see fit & as “GOD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Pictures

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 30, 2021

This is a short sermon looking at the images we create around Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. It is intended to help us focus on those that bring comfort, peace, love and joy.

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12 Resurrection Sunday Theme: Creating Pictures This is a short sermon looking at the images we create around Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. It is intended to help us focus on those that bring comfort, peace, love and joy. INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

All On Level Ground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 2, 2003

The ground is level at the cross and we are all on level ground in Jesus Christ!

ALL ON LEVEL GROUND Text: James 2:1-10 "A deplorable incident happened in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by the reading of the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Shout Of Triumph

Contributed by Paul Pierpoint on Mar 31, 2004

A message the deal with the sixth saying of the cross, "It is Finished", for passion week.

TODAY’S MESSAGE THE SHOUT OF TRIUMPH “It is Finished.” John 19:30 Paul Pierpoint The endless hours of suffering are over. The Savior is about to die. It was for this cause that He came into the world. Now He has completed the work that His Father gave Him to do. He raises His voice in a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Easter Salvation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004

THE CROSS BROUGHT THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS, AND THE RESURECTION BROUGHT US ETERNAL LIFE!

AN EASTER SALVATION ROMANS 10: 1-17 SUNRISE SERVICE APRIL 11, 2004 7:00AM INTRODUCTION: Well over three hundred verses are concerned with the subject of Jesus’ resurrection in the New Testament. We are told that this event is a sign for unbelievers (Matthew 12:38-40); cf. John 20:24-29) as well as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

289 – Word Of Surrender

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

THIS LAST STATEMENT FROM THE CROSS DEMONSTRATES FOUR NEEDS WE HAVE:

Illustrate Humor: Ill. Monkey, Coconut & Orange… 1 PP SLIDE: Sermon Study 289 – WORD OF SURRENDER Review: 1. The Word of Forgiveness , “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” He focused outward 2. The Word of Salvation “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Less Traveled Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Take up your cross

2nd Sunday in Lent Mark 8:31-39 The Less Traveled Road   31 And he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he said this plainly. And Peter took him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Ready For Paradise?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

While Jesus hung on the cross, He never once uttered a defense.

"TODAY, YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE" (LUKE 23:43) Pastor Jim Parisi Beacon Light Mission 3-31-03 1. This evening, we will look at conversations from the cross. II conversations FROM THE CROSS IS FOUND IN (LUKE 23:36-43). (Luke 23:36-43). 36 The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational