The Faith of the Cross

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John 19:1–6, 14–19 | November 1, 2026 The cross of Jesus Christ is the very heart of the Christian faith. Jesus did not come merely to provide an example of goodness or to make the world a better place. He came to seek and save the lost, to call sinners to repentance, and to give His life as a ransom for many. In this message, we consider why Jesus came, what His death accomplished, and how His sacrifice affects every person. At Calvary, the sinless Son of God bore the sins of the world, satisfying divine justice and making salvation available to those who trust Him. But knowing the story of Jesus is not the same as relying upon Him for salvation. Saving faith is more than agreeing with the facts; it is placing our trust in the One who died and rose again. Preached on Florence Baptist Temple's 57th Anniversary, this message returns to the same Gospel proclaimed at the church's very first service. The world has changed, but the message has not: Jesus Christ and Him crucified.