Sermons on Words From The Cross:

Neglected Truths From The Word Of God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 25, 2021

There are so many truths in God's word, let's not get bogged down in sensationalism.

1. In Acts 20, Paul claimed to preach the whole counsel of God. a. Every truth and doctrine. b. A great statement. 2. In 2 Timothy 4, Paul told Timothy to preach the word of God. a. In season when it’s popular. b. Out of season when it is not popular 3. In Titus 2, Paul states one of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-28, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Words From A Loving Father

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 6, 2023

What is the greatest advice you have ever received? Thiis sermon will consider that question, and hopefully provide some helpful instruction for the believer, or the nonbeliever.

LASTING ADVICE FROM A LOVING FATHER Preached: January 2, 2022 Humor: You Win Daddy The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

Death comes before resurrection. In John 12, Jesus is telling us death comes before ministry.

OPENING: Two engineers, one from I.U. and the other from Notre Dame, were out in a yard standing by a flagpole, vigorously discussing something. A student from Purdue happened by and asked what they were arguing about. "Oh," replied the student from I.U., "we were discussing how best to determine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24, John 12:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 27, 2005

This sermon was preached to bring the listener at the point seeing the need to come the cross for salvation.

I had an uncle that preached in Carroll County Georgia for many years. He preached at several churches when I was born he preached at Mt Pleasant Baptist church. He moved from there to Salem Baptist church. When I was born, I went to Mt pleasant. Upon his move, my parents moved their membership ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sounds Of The Cross, Sounds Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 11, 2009

In this we examine the last words of Jesus on the Cross and the first words at the Resurrection

Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seventh Word: Contentment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2009

In this sermon we examine the seventh word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of contentment.

Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sixth Word: Victory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2008

In this sermon we examine the sixth word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of victory.

Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Cross And A Covenant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

A sermon on how the church is reflected in the OT covenants (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter one- Covenant Graced)

HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- I visited a friend in the hospital. He had neared the end of an extended battle with cancer. The chemotherapy had taken most of his ability to think. I read some Scripture passages to him about God’s promises, unsure if he even heard me, then I prayed. As I turned ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing Over

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Oct 30, 2024

JOSHUA 3:1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.

CROSSING OVER Can you think of a day that you waited for with great anticipation? Christmas morning? A Family Vacation? Your Wedding Day? Maybe it was a day that you anticipated with great excitement. Maybe it was day you anticipated with great anxiety (The fear of the unknown, like the day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 11, 2008

THE CROSS GIVES US DELIVERANCE FROM 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY

THE POWER OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF THE CROSS ******************************************************************** 1.SINS We must have total faith and confidence in the power of the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Weeds being transformed into flowers is amazing, but nothing can compare with the wonder of the cross being transformed from a symbol of horror and death to a symbol of beauty and life.

Luther Burbank took an interest in the common field daisy that was an outcast weed despised by the farmers in the East. He crossed it with the Japanese daisy and an English daisy and produced the Shasta daisy, a flower whose beautiful bloom has grown as much as two feet in diameter, and which will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:29-33

Seven Sayings From The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014

The "sayings" each represent a word of hope and encouragement to anyone who would turn to Christ and the power of the resurrection. These are words to live by because they are words of life! That’s what the Cross and the Resurrection mean for us!

Seven Sayings from the Empty Tomb Luke 24:1-12 Sermon by don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please…. But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words, Words, Words

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 9, 2006

Words are powerful. The Word of God is even more powerful to create, forgive, and give new life.

Sermon for 19 Pentecost Yr B, 15/10/2006 Based on Heb 4:12-16 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Words, words, words” Words, words, words. Words are powerful. The older and wiser we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 18, 2007

Christ’s prayer for His enemies while hanging on the cross - peculiar, perceptive, pardoning and personal.

A fathers day message Famous last words - Luke 23:34 "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do". 1. A PECULIAR PRAYER "Father". Why did Christ ask His heavenly Father to forgive those who had brought about His death? During His public ministry the Saviour had forgiven a number of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34