Sermons on The Offence Of The Cross:

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 19, 2012

We need to get back to the basics of our faith and talk about the way of the Cross. I saw myself with a laminated Cross in front of me. We need to pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

The Way Of The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 Pull Of The Cross

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 14, 2009

In life there are so many different forces pulling on us. We are pulled one way by fear, and another by self-righteousness. But thank God that the Cross is always at the center, and nothing is more powerful than the pull of God’s mercy and grace.

Mark 10:17-22; Mark 10:23-31 This week we are going to be looking at our Gospel lesson. I wanted to preach on the Gospel last week (maybe you wished I did too), but I held off, because this week and last week’s reading need to go together. So really, we are going to be looking at both lessons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2011

God,s purpose for the cross of Christ.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS The cross is 1. The centre of God’s purpose for us. Deliverance from this present evil age. Gal.1: 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of The Cross

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009

SERMON OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST

THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS COLOSSIANS 1:20 – AND HAVING MADE PEACE THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS, THAT ALL BEINGS IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH WOULD BE RECONCILED OR BROUGHT BACK TO GOD. WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS THAT WAS GIVEN ON ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kaleidoscope Of The Cross Series

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

What varied thoughts and feelings moved the hearts of those who stood that day beholding the cross of Calvary! A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson (1843-1919).

What varied thoughts and feelings moved the hearts of those who stood that day beholding the cross of Calvary! We can perceive the cruel heartlessness with which the Roman soldiers drove the nails and reared the cross, interested only in getting their share of the petty spoil for which they cast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35

Denomination: *other

The Brand Of The Cross Series

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

It is the cross of Christ which is the object at once of His shame and His glory. This classic sermon by A. B. Simpson looks first at the marks of the Lord Jesus, and then at their reproduction in His followers.

"From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus" (Gal. 6:17). The word marks in this text is translated by Rotherham, "brand marks." The world describes a mark that has been branded into the flesh, and suggests the idea of the cruel practice of certain ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: *other

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

The Cross And The World Series

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

God’s most precious gift to us lost and sinful men was the Lamb of God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson

"If the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbor next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls" (Ex. 12:4). The Paschal lamb was God’s special type of Jesus Christ, "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." The lamb selected for the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:4

Denomination: *other

Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A Veterans Day Sermon (but can also be adapted for Memorial Day) which likens the requirements of discipleship to being an obedient soldier

Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012

While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 20, 2009

The message of the cross is the power of God unto salvation.

Title: The message of the Cross “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”(1 Corinthians 1v18) “Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 29, 2016

The message of the cross of Jesus is still a strange message to those who have never experienced its life changing power. To them it is "foolishness". To the lost the idea of trusting a suffering, bleeding man for salvation is foolishness.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS Study Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 Introduction: - When he wrote to the church in Corinth, Paul reminded them that he had been called for one purpose and that purpose was to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. That message was to be his focus and that message was to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cross And A Covenant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

A sermon on how the church is reflected in the OT covenants (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter one- Covenant Graced)

HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- I visited a friend in the hospital. He had neared the end of an extended battle with cancer. The chemotherapy had taken most of his ability to think. I read some Scripture passages to him about God’s promises, unsure if he even heard me, then I prayed. As I turned ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ