Sermons on The Offence Of The Cross:

Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cross Purposes 3: Redemption Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

Redemption is like purchasing a slave to free them. Jesus 1) made a personal investment, and 2) paid a price. We are free as we 1) recognize our worth, and 2) chooses to be slaves of God.

CROSS PURPOSES 5: REDEMPTION For the past 4 weeks, we have been asking, “Why did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, die on the cross for us?” We keep asking the same question, because the cross impacts our lives in so many ways, that we can’t exhaust them all: The cross shows the love of God. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Philippians 2:6-8, Leviticus 25:47-49, Mark 10:45, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Exodus 6:6-7, 1 Peter 2:16, Romans 6:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Song Of Simeon: The Cradle And The Cross

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A sermon built on "God's resolutions" and promises. The holy family keep the Jewish rules for purification. Visited the temple. Simeon for tells the future. Herod seeks to dismantle God's resolutions and fails.

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-32 Christmas I “The Song of Simeon: The Cradle & The Cross” Well, here we are almost at the then end of another year. Do I still say “Merry Christmas” or do I greet you with “Happy New Year”? Liturgically we are still in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-45, Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth And Mercy Meet In The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2014

Help is at hand: the glory of the Lord is about to be revealed in the face of Jesus Christ.

TRUTH AND MERCY MEET IN THE CROSS. “Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10). In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

The globalisation of the Gospel.

JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-36. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Cross - Number 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2012

The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

The Power of the Cross - Number 1 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 (Revised March 21, 2024) Note: This sermon was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. Lord willing, I also will submit a very similar sermon for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Its Time For Just The Cross" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

There has been too much fighting among the saints about Spiritual Gifts. the only winner is Satan.

The Ultimate Decisionit is finished.jpg July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

Cross Bearing Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 24, 2014

Second part of series on biblical discipleship.

"Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 2 -- Cross Bearing Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the second aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall last week we said that to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Crossed The Line?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 19, 2015

We are fully known... and fully loved!

20150118 2nd Sunday after Epiphany B Title: Has God Crossed the Line? Text: Psalm 139 Thesis: We are fully known… and fully loved. Introduction Edward Snowden was so concerned about the way that NSA was invading the privacy of American citizens that he exposed a ton of the National ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter 2021 - Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2021

This Easter message focuses on what we have because Jesus was raised from the dead.

Easter 2021 Beyond The Cross Scripture: First Corinthians 15:14-18; John 20:1-18; Isaiah 53:9 Throughout my early years in the Church, we sang a song that contained the following words that I am sure many of you will recognize: “Jesus keep me near the cross, there’s a precious fountain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-18, John 20:1-18, Isaiah 53:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Met Him On The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 4, 2021

The Perfect Lamb of God can and will make you into a new creation by the power of His blood and He will do this because He wants to be with you in your heart and in your life in the here and now … and He wants you to be with Him in Paradise forever.

The three men struggle as they carry their cross beams through the Jerusalem streets. Two of them wear signs around their necks that say “kakourgos” (kaw-coor-gos). The third prisoner lags behind … beaten and broken and so badly torn up that someone has to help Him carry His cross beam. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: United Methodist

By Passion And Cross, Not Just Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells us that he will not miss the pain and suffering, because that is an integral part of our fallen human nature, and he was like us in all things except sin.

Monday of 11th Week in Course Church from Eucharist Today’s reading from Matthew makes me squirm a bit. Maybe you, too. In modern English, we might say, if someone takes your shirt, go to your closet and give him your sport coat as well. That’s not to mention the radical call to nonviolence we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Psalm 98:1-4, Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Truly Seeing The Cross As Supernatural Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We Can Make Truth Understandable, but not understood for in the last analysis we do not make anyone understand the truth of the gospel.

Today is Palm Sunday. It’s a day when we stop to remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It was the last week of His earthly life. Today, Jesus enters into the most important religious city to the applause and praise of multitude of people. From Sunday’s praise and Palm branches to Friday’s chants of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2021

As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Let’s look at Jesus’ countercultural instructions in Mark 8:31-38.

Prelude As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Purpose Let’s see the value of taking up our cross and denying ourselves. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Pathway To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 26, 2021

ON PALM SUNDAY THE CHURCH CELEBRATES A PIVITAL EVENT IN BIBLICAL HOSTORY WHEN JESUS PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE JOURNEY THAT WOULD CULMINATE IN ACHEIVING HIS DESTINY, GIVING HIS LIFE FOR MANKIND ON THE CROSS.

PALM SUNDAY FPCC 3/28/2021 SERMON TITLE: “PALM SUNDAY: THE PATHWAY TO THE CROSS” TEXT: John 12:12-19 “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, and “Hosanna! Blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible