The Cross -- There Is No Other Way - Pastor Shane Idleman
The sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering the cross and the significance of Jesus' obedience to the point of death in our salvation.
This sermon emphasizes the exaltation of Christ due to His sacrificial death on the cross, highlighting the significance of remembering His ultimate sacrifice. It delves into the emotional and physical turmoil Jesus endured, expressing the profound impact of His crucifixion on humanity and the call to truly reflect on the depth of His love and suffering. The message calls for a revival centered on genuine remembrance of the cross, leading to repentance, conviction of sin, and a deep surrender to God's will.
Full Transcript
God has highly exalted Christ, why? Because there is no other name on heaven that can save. He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. We have the audacity to come and take it and not remember what he did.
Paul said remember, Christ said remember. Remember the cross, remember the blood stained cross, remember the hammers that drove the nail as blood spurted out. A king on a cross, a king on a cross.
My God on a cross. He says there is no other way. Father, take this cup.
Father, take this cup. I cannot bear what is about to happen when the cat of nine tails rips the skin off of my body, Lord. When they pierce me with thorns an inch and a half long, Lord.
When they beat me beyond recognition with my own mother, can't even look at me at the foot of the cross. Lord, if there is any other way, take this cup that I am about to endure. You know what he said? God said there is no other way, son.
Golly, I usually don't get this emotional. Man. There's no other way.
There's no other way, folks. Right before he gave up his ghost, he said, Eli, Eli, Lama Zabatchini, my God, my God. Why have you forsaken me? And we come, myself included, and we take of the elements.
We take of the elements, and we don't remember the cross. This is revival, though, folks. I told my congregation a real revival were to hit this church.
There would not be a dry eye in this room. Worship would have to cease. I would have to sit down from the only tears flooding out of my head.
Young adults would be convicted of their sin. Men would be up here weeping at the altar. Women would be travailing over the condition of their soul.
That is revival. Let's just go into a time of communion. And you know what to do.
Just come up as the Lord leads, takes the elements, and remember what he did. Remember the cross. Savior, I come, quiet my soul.
Remember, redemption's here. Your blood was spilled for my ransom. And everything I once held dear, I count it all as loss.
Lead me to the cross where your love poured out. Bring me to my knees. Lord, I lay me down.
Rid me of myself. I belong to you. Oh, lead me, lead me to the cross.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Cross: The Only Way to Salvation
- A. Jesus' obedience to the point of death
- B. The significance of the cross in our salvation
- C. The importance of remembering the cross
- II. The Humility of Christ
- A. Jesus' willingness to suffer for our sins
- B. The contrast between Jesus' humility and our pride
- III. The Reality of Revival
- A. The impact of revival on our lives
- B. The importance of genuine repentance and conviction
Key Quotes
“We have the audacity to come and take it and not remember what he did.” — Shane Idleman
“A king on a cross, a king on a cross.” — Shane Idleman
“There's no other way, folks.” — Shane Idleman
Application Points
- We must remember the cross and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice in our salvation.
- We must seek genuine repentance and conviction in our lives.
- We must surrender our lives to Jesus and recognize our need for salvation.