Sermons on Through The Cross:

Making Sense Of Life's Perplexities Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 4, 2010

We can't know the mind of God, but we can know the heart of God through the cross.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TWO PERPLEXING QUESTIONS “Perplexing” questions of life: • Why do people say they slept like a baby when babies wake up every two hours? • How do deer know to cross at those yellow deer ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lawbreakers!

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

We are all lawbreaking sinners in a desperate situation who find grace and mercy through the cross of Jesus.

Open: OK, So today I want to start off today by asking a few rather personal questions. How many people would be willing to raise their hand in the presence of everyone here today -- in this very public setting admit to the fact that sometime during the course of their life they broke the law, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

In this text today, we see that God reconciles enemies and making one new humanity through the cross.

We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:11-22. In this text today, we see that God reconciles enemies and making one new humanity through the cross. The passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024

In this text today, we see that God reconciles enemies and making one new humanity through the cross.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Christ is the Great Reconciler Ephesians 2:11-16 December 8, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:11-22. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Aug 10, 2020

“The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable... But, after Jesus, the cross became the symbol of unconditional love, such sacrifice and forgiveness that it came to represent the whole Christian faith.

Today’s sermon is entitled simply, “The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable. Its sole purpose was to execute offenders in the most hideous and protracted means, producing the greatest amount of pain and agony over an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnetism Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message helps hearers understand how attractive the draw is to Christ through his sacrifice.

I. "AND IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME" A. A more unlikely prophecy than this was ever addressed to human ears: 1. When the words were spoken it might well seem that the ministry of Jesus had ended in failure 2. He had proclaimed His divine message, and it had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 26:24, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 3:16, Hebrews 7:26, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

Jesus offers us power through His death on the Cross and His resurrection from the dead.

The Power of the Cross Selected Passages April 20, 2003 Introduction Max Lucado – “No Wonder They Call Him The Savior” “The cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all cynics. It’s hope lures all searchers… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing Through Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 28, 2016

WE can enter into worship and I the process receive the benefits provided to us at the cross.

October 30, 2016 Morning Worship Isaiah 53:5 Subject: By His Stripes We are Healed Title: Healing Through Intimate Worship This is our fifth and final week in our series about how the Lord has chosen to bring healing to all those who would place their trust in Him. Do you believe that is you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

Our only hope is a spiritual blood transfusion from God. See Jesus conquered the terrible disease of sin on the cross!

The Cross In his book Written in Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion. The doctor explained that she had the same disease the boy had recovered from two years earlier. Her only chance for recovery was a transfusion from someone who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Inclusive Christ Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

The exclusive Christ becomes the inclusive Christ through the cross. The cross is the key (with Jesus rivited to the face of it)that unlocks our salvation.

INTRODUCTION The first half of the Book of Colossians (chapters 1,2) is technical and theological. Sometimes the material in chapters one and two can be a little deep. Last week’s message may have seemed a little deep for some of you. I apologize. Perhaps you were stirred to study more and that is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Brings Good From Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008

God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember The Sabbath (Part 1 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

The Sabbath is the most misunderstood of the 10 commandments. To understand this command and all commandments, it must be viewed through the cross of Christ.

The Ten Commandments from a New Testament Perspective Most of us have heard the Ten Commandments: 1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol. 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. 5. Honor thy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:14-15, Exodus 31:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

At The Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me 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 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cup And The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

This sermon explores the profound significance of Christ's teachings on spiritual nourishment, life through Him, and the power of the Word as Spirit and life. Key

Welcome, dear friends. It's good to be here with you all today. We are gathered here, in this place of worship, to seek understanding. To seek comfort. To seek hope. We turn to the Word of God for these things. We find them in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Opening Scripture Reading – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-66

Topics: Word, Life, Spirit

In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 28, 2009

Because we have been redeemed by God, not gold, God, through Peter, invites us to live differently--in the shadow of the Cross.

“In the Shadow of the Cross” I Peter 1:18-2:3 ‘Peter’s Principle’s’ Series January 25th, 2009 The cross: an instrument of torturous death—capital punishment—an inhumane way to die—one died bleeding and exposed to the elements—an object of ridicule. Jesus did all of that for us—a sinless lamb. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan