Sermons on The Offence Of The Cross:

What Is The Message Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 10, 2016

what is the message of the cross

What is the Message of the cross, is it a message that Christ died as just a man is it a message that Christ died s a martyr, or is it that the crucified Christ is just a myth? What is the message of he cross, (first,second,third), it's a message of: 1. Love. What I the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Glory In The Cross

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Thank God for The Cross

I WILL GLORY IN THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:14 1. THE CROSS REPRESENTS CONDEMNATION: Romans 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: *other

Lessons From The Cross

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

What we can learn from The Cross.

LESSONS FROM THE CROSS LK 23:33 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 1. THE VILENESS OF SIN- SIN IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING THAT EVER WAS, IS OR EVER WILL BE. WE CANNOT SEE SIN, BUT WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: *other

Which Cross Is Yours

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2016

To preach this message, I showed the "Three Crosses of Golgotha" and named each cross. The title of the message became the altar call.

• The greatest picture of love ever displayed was when Jesus died on the cross. It was not because of His guilt, it was not the hammer, the nails, the crown, or the abuse that Jesus died, it was His love; it was the love He had for you and me. But never miss this critical part. • He didn’t just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Died On The Cross Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

10 Week series on the Gospel

GOSPEL DEEP JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS – HEBREWS 2:14-15 -In 2004 a controversial movie was released. -Directed by Mel Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel this movie was called “The Passion of the Christ”. -Like many people, we went to see this movie about Jesus and it was a weird experience. -We sat ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manger Becomes The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 2, 2015

God's Plan, Humility, Sacrifice

THEN AND NOW – The Manger Becomes the Cross Luke 2:1-7 December 8, 2024 Introduction: An anonymous poet wrote: “A baby born in Bethlehem His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimpled grasp The hope of the entire world.” Have you ever noticed that when famous people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Sides Of The Cross

Contributed by John Ruland on Dec 15, 2015

There are two sides of the Cross are you on one of them?

The two sides There are always two side of everything including both sides of the cross that Jesus died on. Jesus was on one side of the cross and we are on the other side with him when he died. Jesus died for our sin right from the beginning. The sin that Adam and Eve committed in the garden was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2, Genesis 18:9-12, Genesis 21:1-7, Genesis 22:1-13, Luke 1:26-34, Hebrews 11:17-19, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 26:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit And The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2016

A hitherto hidden wisdom revealed in the Apostolic preaching of the Cross.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CROSS. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Paul is at pains to stress the very different manner in which he teaches when compared with the peddlers of the wisdom of this age. This does not mean that he lacks wisdom, nor that he is any less capable than the rhetoricians: but that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross - Our Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 7, 2012

visit the cross of Christ

“GLORY, SAVE IN THE CROSS” THE CROSS – OUR SATISFACTION GALATIANS 6:14 I. A DENIAL THAT IS SELFLESS - “GOD FORBID THAT I SHOULD GLORY” II. A DELIGHT THAT IS SACRED - “GOD FORBID THAT I SHOULD GLORY, SAVE IN THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Line With God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

We must guard our lives so that we do not cross that line. Moses is a warning to all of us that God is no respecter of persons. There are several things that Moses did that made God so angry with him, he was denied entrance into the Promised Land.

INTRO: Despite their stubbornness, God dealt with Israel with much grace and mercy in their rebellions against Him. Moses the man of God was special before the Lord because he was: (1) The meekest man on earth (Num. 12:3); (2) Faithful in all God’s house (Num. 12:7); (3) Spoke to God mouth to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: *other

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will tru

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will truly MISS OUT ON that God has to offer each ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

The Compelling Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 4, 2011

Today we will explore four facets of the cross, four features that compel us to trust in Jesus Christ.

The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30 & Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 21, 2010 *Max Lucado wrote: “The Cross: It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all critics. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross This Good Friday

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 22, 2011

A short message on the meaning and value of the Cross for at Easter time.

Good Friday After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

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)