Sermons on Theology Of The Cross:

Following Jesus Mark 8 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 9 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 8.

Following Jesus (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 8:34-37 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/2017 Good morning and welcome to church. During church one Sunday, the pastor announced, “There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after church.” After the close of the service, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Preaching Uncompromised Christ Crucifixion Not Customized Wordly Preaching Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 9, 2025

Preaching Christ crucified and resurrected is at the heart of Christian ministry.

The Power of the Crshaila Toss In 1 Corinthians 2:2, the Apostle Paul writes, "For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." This verse encapsulates the core of Christian preaching which is Christ crucified. The message of Jesus Christ, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Merciful, Merciful And Gracious Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2025

We confess our sins with true repentance and determination not to sin again, and we are forgiven. Freely. That is God’s self-definition. He needs nothing from us, no. His love for us is constantly being thrown back in His Holy Face by us sinners, but He keeps summoning us to be loved.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2025 On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, which some of us grew up knowing as “Passion Sunday” or the first Sunday of the Passion, the Church is getting really serious about the identity and mission of Jesus as Christ/Messiah. Isaiah speaks for God, declaring “Remember not the former ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:24, Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Cry That Saved The World

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 17, 2024

During the last hours Jesus spent nailed to the cross, He spoke seven times, and these memorable utterances from the Cross are known as "The seven Words". Through these seven brief utterances Jesus proclaimed the most profound sermon that has ever been preached.

During the last hours Jesus spent nailed to the cross, He spoke seven times, and these memorable utterances from the Cross are known as "The seven Words". They were His last words. These seven brief utterances Jesus proclaimed were the most profound sermon that has ever been preached. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-37, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:26-30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024

Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 14:6, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Looking At Our Mess And Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2024

The phrase "in the middle" appears early in Genesis, late in John, and late in Revelation. The connection between the three speaks to an amazing title for the cross of Jesus.

“Looking at Our Mess and Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus?” Genesis 2:4-9 - [There is a verse that needs to be quoted in the outline.] SERIES SET-UP: There are significant parallels between the beginning of Genesis and the end of John. - Genesis 1:1; John 1:1. - Romans 8:19-22. - This is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-9, John 19:17-18, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"a Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 28, 2024

The road to Calvary completes Jesus’s destiny, and it’s a road that will fulfill ours as well. Calvary Road is a journey towards our redemption. What we’ll be looking at is not only how Jesus entered on the road for the redemption of our souls, but how we enter on this road as well.

A Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road Mark 14:1-15:27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq8DgUTcbwE Today we’re continuing our Easter Journey. Last week we looked at the road Jesus took as He entered Jerusalem, or the Jerusalem Road. On that road, we saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, John 18:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

What Makes Your Prayer Powerful? (Praying From The New Covenant 2) Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on May 6, 2023

What makes the believer’s prayer powerful is not the verboseness of the speech, not the gyration or energy or loudness in our voice, it’s not even the number of scriptures we quote when we pray. Paul says, “for I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the POWER of God unto salvation…”

This is a continuation of the Praying From The New Covenant series. In my last message “Praying From Victory” as opposed to praying for victory, I mentioned that praying from victory is praying from the perspective of the finished work of Jesus on Calvary. And this is a perspective issue, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Romans 1:16, Hebrews 4:12, John 8:32, 1 Corinthians 15:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving And Celebrating Your Mom Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 9, 2023

Being a parent is a God-sized task. Mom's take on the task daily. Jesus mother, Mary took on the task of be "The Son of God's Mom." It was a God-sized task and Jesus knew it. How did He honor her? How should I honor my Mom like Jesus did?

A poll was recently conducted to discover the top 5 things Mom’s say on a daily basis. Here’s the top 5. #5- “Don’t make me turn this car around.” #4- “ Hey, take it down a notch.” #3- “How many times do I have to tell you” #2- (It’s a tie) “Because I said so” and “Go back to bed.” #1- “I love ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023

The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Strange Is Happening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2024

There is a great silence on earth today; a great silence and stillness.

Holy Saturday 2024 Whenever we pray the ancient “Apostles Creed,” we say something like “He [Christ] descended into hell.” And then we profess faith in Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Is there Scriptural basis for this profession of Christ being in a state or place called hell after His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Catholic

It Is Finished – The Loudest Whisper

Contributed by Michael Hobday on May 13, 2025

The loudest victory in history was spoken in a whisper: “It is finished.”

A jar full of sour wine was there, and they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to Jesus' mouth. When He had received it, He said, “It is finished,” bowed His head, and gave up His spirit. Introduction: A Whisper That Changed the World Church, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:21, Genesis 3:15, John 10:18, John 19:29-30

An Inside Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2011

At this point in the letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul turns from theology to ethics - from the description of what God has done for us to the question of what we should do for God. Given what God in Christ has done for us, how shall we lead our liv

TITLE: AN INSIDE JOB SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 12:2 I want to thank Elder Marco Hansell for such a powerful message he bought two weeks ago and thank Pastor Bernie Kidd, in his absence, for the powerful message he delivered last week. These preachers really encouraged us as we have experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting The Truth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 21, 2003

Religion hung Jesus on a cross. It is time to stop and ask the question, "Is the Holy Spirit in our churches or is religion our God?"

March 23, 2002 Morning Service Text: John 11:45-57 Subject: Unbelief Title: Resisting the Truth I’m proud to be from Missouri. The nickname, "The Show-Me State" has always had a lot of meaning to me. I don’t think that it refers to a state full of doubting Thomases. On the contrary, I think it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God