Sermons on Vicarious Atonement:

Christ's Redemptive Sufferings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2014

Christians are called to follow Christ's example in suffering even while doing what is right. Christ Himself suffered unjustly & left us an example of how to suffer & that good can be brought about through suffering.

1 PETER 2: 21-25 [Renewing Hope Series] THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE SUFFERINGS [Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 / Matthew 5:9-12] In Peter 2:21-25 God redirects the attention of suffering Christians to the sufferings of Christ. By looking to Jesus the Christian who suffers unjustly receives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013

Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 6, 2005

When Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on the Sunday prior to His crucifixion He was fulfilling the words of the prophet Zechariah. The passage announces two comings of the King – the first on Palm Sunday, the second yet in the future but drawing near.

THE KING IS COMING ZECHARIAH 9:9-10 INTRODUCTION: When Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on the Sunday prior to His crucifixion He was fulfilling the words of the prophet Zechariah. The passage actually announces two comings of the King – the first on Palm Sunday, the second yet in the future but ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation With God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 2Corinthians 5: 16-21

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 2Corinthians 5: 16-21 Title: “Reconciliation with God” Paul has met with opposition from Christians preaching and or living a gospel of their own making or, at least, a revision of the one “handed down.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Passion Week Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

An outline of the events of the passion week.

PRELUDE TO THE PASSION WEEK 1. Raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11.38-44) 2. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21.1-10; Luke 19.28-44) 3. The cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21.12-13) A SERIES OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THE RULING JEWS IN JERUSALEM. 1. The Chief Priests and Elders question His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas Communion: The Inbreaking Of The Holy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2025

The purpose of Jesus' coming.

Christmas Communion: THE IN-BREAKING OF THE HOLY. Luke 2:6-18. “Away in a manger,” sing the Carol singers. Yet what is a manger? It is a trough, a place for feeding animals. Three times Luke mentions the manger: Luke 2:7; Luke 2:12; and Luke 2:16. Into this manger is placed, not animal feed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials And Tribulations Bring Sanctification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 10, 2011

During the tribulation period severe testing will be given the repentant righteous remnant to purify them and to prepare them to be the center of Christ's reign on earth.

ZECHARIAH 13: 7-9 TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS BRING SANCTIFICATION [Zephaniah 3] Here begins a new section in Zechariah's great last oracle. The focus is abruptly shifted from the deceitful visions of the false prophet to the sufferings of the Messiah. Clearly it is the time of Christ's death that is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome Home Lord Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

Psalm 24 speaks of the ascension of Christ. It is known as the Psalm of the crown.

Roman Catholicism teaches many falsehoods. The Assumption of Mary is one. Rome teaches that Mary ascended up into heaven in the same way that Jesus did. We refute this lie. Scripture nowhere records that this was Mary’s experience. But scripture does record the fact of Christ’s ascension. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

To Forgive

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jul 24, 2010

To err is human, to forgive divine? Not if we are to believe what the Bible says on forgiving. Come and see the great release in our lives when we forgive like God forgives us.

Introduction When we have been wronged in our own minds we feel a need to hold it against them, to want to get even, you harbor bitterness in your heart. After all I am a man and nobody disrespects me! Does this sound familiar? Does this sound right? Does this mean I am to let him off free? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012

To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7

Denomination: *other

Redeemer Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Third message in the "Who Is Jesus?" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 3: Redeemer Jesus Text: Matthew 20:25-28 Introduction: Today we wrap up the Who Is Jesus series that’s based in Matthew’s gospel. In our last message in the series we talked about Radical Jesus; about how he proclaimed Jubilee, declared the arrival of God’s Kingdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Apostolic

Forgiveness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 14, 2024

God's forgiveness of us demands that we forgive others, because grace brings responsibility and obligation.

Matthew 18:21-35 (NKJV) Forgiveness April 14, 2024 Forgiveness is the act of excusing or pardoning another in spite of his slights, shortcomings, and errors. As a theological term, forgiveness refers to God's pardon of the sins of human beings. Sin deserves divine punishment because it is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Good-News Transmitted - Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for not only Hearing the Gospel, but also Heeding it and now commends them for Heralding the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Good-News Transmitted” 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Jesus - The Suffering Servant. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 53. • Isaiah chapter 53 is very much a picture of someone suffering and being crucified. • What makes this chapter unique is this; • Crucifixion would not be known in this part of the world for another 700 years. • It was the invasion of the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren