Sermons on The Offence Of The Cross:

Hope Through The Cross

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

We call it "Good Friday", but on that Friday when Jesus died seemed anything but good. But with the bad, there came hope.

HOPE THROUGH THE CROSS Area-wide Good Friday Service 2004 A. It is certainly great to see everyone here today for this area-wide combined Good Friday Service. Have you been BLESSED by being here TODAY? COMMENT: Our community has been through a lot lately with the devastating fire that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preaching Of The Cross #1 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 14, 2007

Sermon on the Cross

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS I CORINTHIANS 1:18 - FOR THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS TO THEM THAT PERISH FOOLISHNESS; BUT UNTO US WHICH ARE SAVED IT IS THE POWER OF GOD. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree that stands 275 feet high and is 36 feet in diameter. It is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preaching Of The Cross #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 14, 2007

Sermon on the Cross

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS (2) I CORINTHIANS 1:18 - FOR THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS TO THEM THAT PERISH FOOLISHNESS; BUT UNTO US WHICH ARE SAVED IT IS THE POWER OF GOD. THANK GOD FOR THE CROSS BUT PRAISE GOD FOR THE PERSON OF THE CROSS! It is not the cross that makes Jesus special – it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Cradle To The Cross

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007

Typical Easter sermon- Jesus died on Friday and arose from the dead on Sunday. What happened during those three days? And now, the rest of the story!

Introduction: Typical Easter sermon- Jesus died on Friday and arose from the dead on Sunday. What happened during those three days? And now, the rest of the story! The Wages The wages of sin is…? (Eternal death). What happens the moment a person dies? (Soul leaves body). Jesus died as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Still The Cross

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007

Things around us change, business come and go, places from our childhood make way for the progress of tomorrow, it seems the only constant in life is change. It is good to know that while everything around us may change there is a constant that remains

In John 3:1-3 we find: - Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the dark of night. - He is a Pharisee - Is this a covert visit? Or is he using the secrecy of the night to provide him opportunity to be alone with the master? - Notice his question in vs. 2 “Rabbi, we know…” - Nicodemus lesson begins in vs. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crucial Cross Of Christ.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 12, 2007

The crucial cross of Christ is a look at the centre piece of Christianity.

Mark 15.16-41. The Cross of Christ The Cross is central to Christianity without it there would be no faith, it is the crucial work of Christ upon that cross which brings atonement (at one with God) The cross not only has a big impact on our lives but also on our language. The word crucial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Nails Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007

There is always talk of the 3 nails of the Cross of Jesus, I would like to add one to the top of the Cross: The Four nails of the Cross

The Nails of the Cross Matthew 27:34-38 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Carrier Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Troy Maxwell on Apr 11, 2007

1st message in a series about people in the bible who were ordinary but achieved extra-ordinary things with God

Unlikely Heroes Simon – Carrying the Cross Hero – A man of distinguished valor, enterprise in danger, a great, illustrious or EXTRA-ordinary person! WE have a HERO inside of us waiting to get out! • There are moments in life – “Divine Moments” – orchestrated by God in which that Hero inside has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

255 - Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: The Plan Of God

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Seeing God’s plan in the cross

Intro: Who do you know that comes up with crazy plans? I can think back to my neighbor growing up. Gary Kaytor. Gary lived across the street and was 2 years older than me. Gary was the type who everything always worked out for. Gary knew how to turn every situation to his advantage. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Jerusalem To The Cross

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter - The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

The message of the cross is the manifestation of God’s wise plan to save all mankind from sin and death.

Easter - THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS This morning’s message as we draw close to resurrection Sunday is entitled “The Wisdom of the Cross” Text: 1 Cor. 1:23-25 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, [24] but to those whom God has called, both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preaching The Cross With Conviction Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the third sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Crowned, Crossed & Condemned

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 14, 2006

Jesus wore the crown of diety and because of that, He was put on the cross. But what most have never realized is that He was also guilty. Let’s see what He was guilty of .....

I am going to talk tonight about the Jesus’ crown, Jesus’ cross, and the Jesus’ guilt. I will show you a crown you have not noticed; I will talk about a cross in a light you have never seen it before; and I will prove to you that Jesus was, in fact, guilty. 1. THE CROWN YOU DID NOT SEE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: *other