The Old Rugged Cross Funeral Sermon

This is a popular religious hymn for a funeral service inspired by bible scripture.

The old rugged cross funeral sermon.

Personally it was a place of salvation a salvation that was received b salvation that was rejected years ago cigarette. Historically it was a place of crucifixion a an existing method of execution b an extreme means of execution 3. It is the single event for which all of time was created. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross br the emblem of suff ring and shame br and i love that old cross where the dearest and best br for a world of lost sinners was slain br so i ll cherish the old rugged cross br till my trophies at last i lay down br i will cling to the old rugged.

The old rugged cross. The life we choose is one that sets us apart if we are faithful to. The old rugged cross ken trivette luke 23 33 outline 1. Fb lafayette july 16 2017 sunday evening i cherish the old rugged cross philippians 2 8 11.

Focuses on the purpose of god the submission of jesus and the glory of god s children. The old rugged cross soon became one of the top ten most popular hymns of the 20th century. Geographically it was a place of destination a what the place was called b why the place was chosen 2. It reflects how hardships and difficulties that were bravely borne in life may one day be exchanged for reward and sanctuary in heaven.

Based on the hymn the old rugged cross by george bernard. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suffering and shame how i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. The old rugged cross is a reminder to us that the faith we claim is more than a tradition into which we are born more than a gathering of friends once a week. Sermon for twelfth sunday after pentecost the old rugged cross august 17 2010 sermon 8 15 10.