The Cross Changes Everything: Why You Can’t Save Yourself

March 29, 2026
The Cross Changes Everything: Why You Can’t Save Yourself

This sermon explores the journey from Palm Sunday to the cross and why the crucifixion of Jesus is central to the Christian faith.

Many people believe in God, but few understand what it means to truly be right with Him.

Through passages like Matthew 21:9, Matthew 27:21–23, Mark 15:33–34, John 19:30, and 2 Corinthians 5:21, we see a clear picture of humanity’s problem and God’s solution.

Key themes in this message:

  • The meaning of “Hosanna” and misunderstood expectations of Jesus
  • Why the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus
  • Peter’s denial and the reality that no one can stand on their own
  • The substitutionary death of Jesus on the cross
  • What “It is finished” really means
  • How to stand before God through Jesus

This message will challenge you to move beyond casual belief and respond to the finished work of Christ.