Eastside Missionary Baptist Church

Delivered By
Dr Tom Hover

Delivered On
March 29, 2026

Subject
VISUALIZING THE CROSS OF CHRIST!

Description

VISUALIZING THE CROSS OF CHRIST!

Text: I Peter 3:18

"For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit."

Introduction: I want us together, today to Visualize, Imagine, Picture the Cross of Christ in a powerful and unforgettable way! I want the Holy Spirit to help me. Because I may Preach Truth But only the Holy Spirit can Impart Truth! I believe our text

I Peter 3:18 has enough gospel dynamite in it to blow all the hatred and the sin out of any heart, but that gospel dynamite must be come forth in the power of the Holt Spirit and must be ignited by the spark of faith. And I'm praying that God will take this verse today and God will bring it to your heart, and that a spark of faith will cause a spiritual explosion, and you'll come to know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

I. SEE THE SUBSTITUTIONARY PURPOSE OF THE CROSS

I Peter 3:18

II. SEE THE SUFFERING PASSION OF THE CROSS

I Peter 3:18

1. The Emotional Suffering Luke 22:41-44

2. The Physical Suffering II Corinthians 5:21

3. The Spiritual Suffering Isaiah 53:10 and I Peter 3:18, Habakkuk 1:13, Psalm 23:4

III. THE SATISFYING PROVISION OF THE CROSS I Peter 3:18 and Colossians 2:14

IV. SEE THE SAVING POWER OF THE CROSS! I Peter 3:18

Conclusion: Close with the Three Feather Illustration Representing the Three Crosses of Calvary.

 

Please join us after services this morning for lunch in fellowship hall.

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