The Power and Message of the Cross

By: Alistair Begg || Preached November 20, 2019 - (1 Corinthians 1:18-31) While most people would agree that our world is broken, they may not agree about how to fix it. The only solution, Alistair Begg clarifies, is found in the execution of an innocent man: Jesus, the Son of God. We must continue to proclaim the message of Christ’s death on the cross both to ourselves and to others, as it establishes the gravity of the human condition, reveals God’s wonder and grace, and offers hope for all of time.
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[@chimezieuguru9577]

This message got me deeply thinking. I can't listen to it enough. I have had to share it several times.

[@williamwei9524]

I am Chinese. By the grace of God, I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior at age 42 19 years ago. I read the Holy Bible and pray to the Lord daily. I now have true peace, joy and the assurance of salvation. Hallelujah. Thanks be to the Lord my God and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@elsaberhe9704]

Amen. The peace that's impossible to exist except through Christ. We are blessed ❤❤❤

[@cliffordcrimson7124]

Glad to hear it. Hope to meet you in eternity.

[@christforian1]

A

[@elsaberhe9704]

@@williamwei9524 God bless♥️🙏

[@normanhayward2661]

"The Man on the middle cross said I can come"...goosbumps intensifies!!

[@lindawickman1388]

Amen!

[@jamesgedenberg3692]

Yes that's my ONLY REASON when I stand at "THE JUDGEMENT". "The MAN in THE MIDDLE said COME. For NOW (temporarily) my "goal" is to FOLLOW HIM and tell OTHERS ABOUT HIM.

[@pblonrongracie]

Me too!

[@spikenolin]

Goosebumps and tears for me

[@robfullen7059]

Amen…Amen…. Amen!!!

[@lenardfrancis7133]

"The message of the Cross establishes the gravity of sin.

[@peggymcguire6042]

That hit home with me. 🙌

[@EddieWimberley]

"The man on the middle cross said I could come." The greatest truth told in the greatest preacher story ever.

[@CowboyFantastic007]

Oh how this preacher has fallen from grace 😢

[@wernerklotz8207]

@@CowboyFantastic007make sure you remember what you just said, because Alastair’s saviour will ask you what you meant with what you said!

[@CowboyFantastic007]

@@wernerklotz8207 well Alastair’s theology seems to think a gay wedding is a good thing to love which is completely contrary to the Sacred Scriptures. And I no longer listen to this progressive liberal preacher because he refuses to repent of his blasphemy.

[@carolyngreving5044]

So glad for the man in the middle because God has chosen nothing but shit for me

[@CowboyFantastic007]

@@carolyngreving5044 are you a believer?

[@stevenjames7667]

The Message of The Cross is the only message that should be preached.

[@shakazulu365]

An Anglican Prayer Father, what we know not, teach us What we have not, give us What we are not, make us For your Son’s sake Amen

[@babs3381]

Amen and Amen 🙏✝️

[@harrisalligood9563]

Love it,simple yet so powerful!

[@unknownchef3135]

💕💕💕💕 An Anglican prayer: Father, what we know not, teach us; What we have not, give us; What we are not, make us. For Your Son's sake, Amen. ~~~~~ It struck me how much I needed to personalize this. How this is my heart's cry. As such, my personalized version follows... An Anglican prayer: Father, what I know not, teach me; What I have not, give me, What I am not, make me. For Your Son's sake, Amen.

[@patriciavarga4084]

❤

[@alexgiftngabonziza6196]

The man on the middle cross said I can come......❤

[@justicelaw3162]

I would tell them, "I am with Him." or Jesus would say, "He is with me."

[@alexgiftngabonziza6196]

The knowledge and feeling of that breaks me to joy tears. I can literally hear him say. Hey Angel, he is on me. Alex is with me. Don't bother him. Come on Alex Gift Ngabonziza. Walk through

[@monaryan366]

Hallelujah!!

[@MargaretWilson-nd6eb]

My beloved Dad always preached the Gospel and the power of the cross. What a Saviour we have.

[@peggymcguire6042]

Praise God HALLELUJAH!!!

[@kathleenmoore535]

“Today you will be with Me in Paradise” Luke 23:43 …”The Man on the Middle Cross” has all one needs….✝️🙏📖👑⭐️❤️ Thank You Lord. Amen

[@conniepharr7426]

Because the Man on the middle cross said I could come. Thank You Lord Jesus.

[@muritujamlick5534]

This is one of the greatest message of the cross I’ve heard in my life. I can hear it again and again

[@bobsmiley6255]

Amen and Amen.

[@phillipsorrells9196]

Love this guys voice and love the message man!!! He kills it

[@EdmondNtango]

To God be the glory

[@jimangelno1]

Stuart Maiden in The Bobby Jones movie. Was at the Baptist Church in Hamilton Scotland. Fantastic preacher 🙏

[@shakazulu365]

I'm not a calvinist, but I sure love this guy's preaching/teaching. He stays focused on Christ alone.

[@rangoman1815]

Read Romans 9 my friend

[@freespeech24]

@@rangoman1815 for israel and btw you dont need to be a calvinist to be saved and john calvin is not our savior and no where we need to be theologically perfect but only have the saving faith on Christ. Just read the bible in your hands and let the words of Christ abide and dwell in you till death separates.

[@rangoman1815]

@@freespeech24 George Whitefield said, "We are all born Arminians." It is grace that turns us into Calvinists. (Charles Spurgeon, Sermons, Vol. 2, p. 124). Calvinism did not spring from Calvin. We believe that it sprang from the great Founder of all truth. (Charles Spurgeon, Sermons, Vol. 7, p. 298). My friend as a believer in Christ we must abide in the knowledge of the truth written in the Bible, it's not about theological perfection but knowing God in much better sense...it's the same attitude that has destroyed churches in India and abroad by heretical and blasphemous practices...it's easy to dismiss the Biblical truths as "Calvinist" but it's another to read and understand the scripture...read Romans 9 bro

[@freespeech24]

@@rangoman1815 i just refuse to call my self calvinist or belong to that denomination because im a christ follower. Unfortunately spurgeon and calvin are fallible and had taught some unbiblical teachings however they stood strong in the essentials so they are not heretics. I want to stay biblical and not belong to any man made doctrines by philosophies. These two are philosophies. Calvin said we are not made equal. He didnt believe we all are made in the image of God i suppose. The Living God is a God who saves even today till the revelation of His Son. Amen

[@rangoman1815]

@@freespeech24 good for you

[@rickt1446]

Thank you Alistair for this wonderful message! It has inspired me and I shared this message and it has truly blessed my mom. Praise the Lord!

[@ebikwoachile9867]

"...The Man on the middle Cross said I can come..."

[@mugishab.richard]

The Man on the middle Cross, said I can come...... That's the only answer. Amen!!

[@edmondntango9159]

Sheesh that hit!!!

[@raymondarmatino5030]

Jesus was in the middle the thrives were on his sides. The theif that was accepted Said " stop mocking this man he is innocent, we are theives and this is our punishment, Lord Lord will you please remember me when you get to your kingdom"? Jesus said " I will see you later today in paradise." The theif repented and confessed his sins then put faith in Jesus by calling him Lord and his faith that he had his own kindom". Jesus knows the heart. Not everyone that calls Jesus Lord will be saved. Jesus himself said many will come before me on the day of judgement and I will tell them to turn away from and they will say but Lird we prophecied in your name and cast demons out in your name. Jesus will say you can't come in for I never knew you. Jesus also said the Lukewarm won't get in.

[@emt513]

I could listen to that all day.

[@andrewshaun874]

@@emt513 The Love of Christ compels Us! Amen 🙏

[@darrenmorris8666]

Let me get my supervisor

[@carrieaucoin4753]

“The Man on the middle cross said I can come.” 🥹😭❤️ ✝️

[@CBVIDEIRA]

Tears insist on coming down in several moments of this sermon. This is the heavenly and wholesome emotion that breaks our hearts so they can be put together by God's truth.

[@missysmessage722]

Amen

[@alfredoreliford3329]

Gospel touched ye… order caused those tears… truth still setting folks free indeed ⚔️🎯⚔️

[@madmax9244]

It’s 2:57 am and I am still up with this wonderful and Christ-loving and exalting sermon! I pray God’s grace would continue to lead you, sir.

[@haichirengdi]

4:50 am. Still up. Listening.

[@alendryaldimera]

The clock has no power over the Word Of God.

[@abrahamben-zeev9142]

Apparently, you never matured.

[@therationalfideist7226]

2:59 AM and I am up listening to this amazing sermon

[@freddiefoote9335]

It’s only 40 minutes 😂

[@douloschristus1475]

I can’t listen to this message without the tears flowing. His mercy and Grace reminds me that it is all of God, and I have nothing to bring but my sin.

[@jerrybrooks4717]

Message of the cross is the true gospel From Genisis to revelation

[@gertgeyser3178]

What an absolute Godly message. Love to see more joyful faces behind him.......

[@gw5309]

I used to listen to Alistair during my hour drive each way to work. I'm retired now and had not heard him for quite awhile. It is indeed a blessing to hear him once more

[@lukedavis2066]

same! I listen to him regularly while driving to work.

[@pauliberg3492]

fortunately you have catchup time..wish I had 2 heads, for eyes and 4 ears..what an extraordinary preacher of THE TRUTH..GOD PLUS NO ONE

[@carrbernard4975]

Hes good

[@julie9589]

I did the same!!!

[@justicelaw3162]

Me too!

[@dexdigno]

Amen and amen! What a timeless message that I needed to hear today.

[@garyley8260]

That Wonderful Cross. Thank you Jesus for dying for us. It's all about Jesus. It has always been and it will always be.

[@leritacrowell5981]

Amen and amen to that☀☺

[@kratosofspartareal]

Indeed Brother. What a love, what a cost

[@DiannaAtherton]

This is what a message sounds like sent directly by GOD spoken by a true believer to feed our hearts & souls.

[@dandjmcfetridge3687]

Praise the Lord for those like Alistair who proclaim the truth

[@elainesturm107]

What an amazing message. I could listen to him preach Jesus all day long.

[@Pump510]

Agreed.

[@simply2sophisticated]

Amen love the way you said it

[@mariansamuelsen4647]

Bbn

[@Mary_Kraensel]

This is, by far, one of the most stirring sermons I've ever listened to. The Lord has done a wonderful thing in Alistair Begg.

[@markrodrigue6913]

I love this message...so much of teaching like this is missing from today's church

[@marystough8934]

A classic! How thankful I am for the technology that allows me in Michigan to hear this incredible message from Pastor Begg years ago in TX! I thank God for His truth preached through you! Keep On.

[@beckymcgill9283]

Gods Merceful Grace, has saved me. Lord Jesus Christ, loved me that much! Thank you my Heavenly Father ❤

[@RonniePrince1-ff6ge5vi9b]

The message of the cross yet so vital in our life has been kept under the bed in present time.

[@gregorywilliams3769]

So I'll cherish, The Old Rugged Cross🙏❤

[@cecilianyawira4923]

What a message of the cross! One of the best I have ever heard 🙌🏾

[@olaadene]

This is so awesome! Came across a short clip on Instagram then I came here for the full video. I've never had the message of the cross preached in this direction before. God is good! Thank you for reminding us in this manner. ❤

[@phoebemwaniki8298]

Me too

[@jamesmiller210]

Amen!

[@justicelaw3162]

Me three!

[@justicelaw3162]

@@phoebemwaniki8298 Me three!

[@malcolmduanetaylor]

Jesus! God Saves! Salvation!

[@jimangelno1]

We cannot earn it, we don’t deserve it it can only be given by Jesus Amen

[@Vashed555]

28:35 - My grandfather was a pastor for 50 years, and I watched him, week after week after week agonize over what he was to preach to his congregation. He was terrified and filled with the spirit at once. Pastor Begg put that beautiful observation of my youth into words.

[@jamisondaigle4800]

Tears of joy when he says the man on the middle cross said i can come

[@jessek1159]

"The Man on the middle cross said I can come" Glory to God

[@susannablanchard1770]

That was one of the best sermons I ever heard heard Allister begg preach

[@paulwilson4738]

Susanna Blanchard, I absolutely agree to that, while he enriches me and many others every week, especially since the pandemic has kept us in each Sunday for most the last 12 months, with few breaks in what governments have allowed. I hope many will seek "Parkside Church, Ohio" on KZbin, as well as go back to an in-person church.

[@susannablanchard1770]

While I follow him regularly during the week and on Sundays this just seem to be such an absolutely clear message. It was very balanced and did not stir up the usual fear in my heart related to some of the other reformed pastors thatI have listened to. Breath of fresh clean air.

[@paulwilson4738]

@@susannablanchard1770 Yes, indeed. Authoritative without being authoritarian about it. Quite humble regarding the preacher's role in salvation.

[@pam4363]

@@paulwilson4738 you

[@PAT3978]

My thoughts exactly. No sugar coating from Alistair!👍🏻

[@karenbeardwilson]

“The waft of the supernatural” Applause Call Him Wonderful Call Him Counselor - Call Him Majesty - Call Him my only Way to live, is to live in Him. For there is no life without Jesus. The Holy Spirit in me is real, the struggle against the wretched sinner I am. R.C. Sproul - Saved from What!!! Saved from death by Jesus At the Cross - Jesus given me by God the Father. I can love God, talk with God, know God. Jesus overcame death, the world, Miracle. Jesus, the Holy of all Holy. I have a friend in Jesus:

[@hildapage7065]

One of the great messages of all time. Don't miss this. Take notes.

[@johnafagerquist8235]

Certainly, one of the best I've heard. Beautiful.

[@dimphosalang]

I’ve listened to this sermon more than 6 times now and each time I do, there is a new line that just leaps out and hits home. I could listen to it daily🙏🙏

[@lonmayer130]

Glad you brought this up. I need to listen to his messages several times because he preaches to man's intellect and is deep in his theology. So different from the Charismatics--

[@anastasiaburr3959]

I also often listen to this message.

[@faithcomesbyhearing682]

Thank you Jesus for your victory at the Cross.Praise God,Halellujah and Amen!!

[@gabrielkarawa1504]

Watch from Fiji 🇫🇯 @2:21am

[@1865Cowboy]

Every time I hear these words, “The man on the middle cross said I could come,” I get choked up.

[@davidgreatrex7205]

A powerful presentation of the truth that only Yeshua/ Jesus can deal with mankind 's biggest problem - the sin within.

[@michaelvincent2045]

The cross needs to be preach from every pulpit in every sermon, it’s the message of God’s love for mankind!

[@Joyfortoday25]

Definitely a preachers preacher, a man for such a time as this…

[@wernerklotz8207]

At 33:44 the dude behind Alistair is realizing that he enjoys Alistair’s explanation only to drop his smile to a certain consciousness. Brother, keep the truth in your heart showing on your face!

[@emilykelly7453]

One of the greatest sermons ever preached by any man.

[@isaiahceasarbie5318]

What a Great Savior we have!

[@510cjcracchiolo]

What an incredible message!!! TY for posting it online

[@governormoses5504]

much love from Ghana Alistair!

[@mikegarrett302]

One of the most beautiful descriptions of the cross I have ever heard I hope this plays often and long

[@karynmorgan8904]

Still my favorite sermon as the explanation of the cross is so clear and beautiful. ❤️

[@kokomopro6394]

I am always stunned and greatly humbled each and every time I hear you speak about the Cross. You have been given a mighty gift by God and I appreciate your straightforward approach and your truthfulness in each sermon. May God continue to bless you and keep you and yours safe and secure in this world until you enter into His arms in the next.

[@tintrach]

Anointed there is no doubt.

[@joseafmacal1144]

Brother, you have touched my heart. You are a gifted man of God.

[@followeroftheway8454]

My grandma was Scottish from Peebles. Born in Muscleburgh. She had a great faith too in Christ. God's message has come through many Scottish preachers. Amen.

[@matthewrasmussen4181]

Indeed, Alistair, Colin Smith and Sinclair Ferguson right off the top of my head.

[@alfredoreliford3329]

In the Blood… on down the genome…⚔️🎯⚔️

[@davedduchene]

excellent preaching - inspired

[@EdnaPenaflor-l1y]

Praise God for this message. On Christ alone we stand. From Victoria BC Canada.

[@riannar4394]

This was beautiful. All Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!

[@andyandlindaeast6508]

I listen to this again and again. it reminds me of that which is of greatest importance and refreshes my first love.

[@garrettsharp236]

In times of discouragement and exhaustion from life and ministry, I come back to this sermon time and time again! Praise God for Alistair Begg and the mighty work of God through him

[@sadhananishad9140]

सत्यमेव जयते 🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏

[@priyankamurphy999]

Thankyou for this incredibly humbling message of the Cross ! So good to hear such solid preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord amen

[@elsaberhe9704]

Thank you, so beautiful, explained eloquently. God nlese

[@cyndwichful]

Thank you soooooo much😘 God bless U always!😚

[@BreakfastWithTheBible]

"The man on the middle cross said i could come." True words to humble any man!

[@jeffshorts6052]

I love thinking outside of the box Praise God for his amazing saving grace.

[@Jonathan-hl7mu]

Sitting there, I would have been ushered out because I couldn’t have controlled my tears…

[@coolbreeze7725]

There are no intellectual roads for us to God. Amen and Amen. He does it all or nothing is done between us and God. “For without me, ye can do Nothing”.

[@banjohappy]

and "in Him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28), and "without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God (Hebrews 11:6)."

[@lauraoliver8714]

Amen

[@joelcelis7833]

What a way to preach the power of the cross to yourself and to others as well.

[@elainecrandell6040]

“The Man on the middle cross said I can come.” ✝️

[@jjreddog571]

When I heard him say The Gospel is not only for the lost but also those who are saved I then realized why I teach it everytime I go to a small group, Sunday School, and men`s group. The gospel is indeed the Power of God unto salvation to all them that believe, both the Jew and also the Gentile, I love the Glorious Gospel of the Grace of God, through Jesus Christ.

[@luckssj]

I can eat the words of the Gospel every day

[@itsjenagain]

The best sermon I have ever heard.

[@michaelmclean5581]

The Jesus of history is the LORD of glory! Praise to the Holy One of Israel! Thank you Pastor Begg.

[@eileendunkley5086]

Thank you pastor. To God be the glory. Please Lord , increase our faith, and take away our fears.

[@nicolassmith8338]

Hi there

[@lilyjubilee6596]

Oh it’s so awesome how the Lord just continually feed his children from his table of truth. Sometimes it’s gigantic feasts, and occasionally he will give just tiny tastes, little morsels. And the little morsel, little nugget I got from this sermon was simply, “The cross shows the seriousness of sin.” I’m sure I’ve heard a phrase like that many times before, but for some reason that simple phrase is what has been ringing through my ears continually, enough that I had to come back after a full day and write this comment. I’m so grateful that the Lord is so faithful to reveal truth to those who seek after it

[@junemelodystewart2476]

Christ above all things! John 14:6 and John 3:16 says it all.

[@candioneil4263]

There is indeed great power from the Cross as Jesus died for us.

[@tonyandjackstoodley6887]

Never tire of hearing or reading the doctrine of Christ on the Cross, it feels new every time, proof indeed that it's divinely written, Also that sentence the man on the middle cross said I can come in is a great comforter.

[@willisfletcher6260]

Wonderful sermon! Soli Deo Gloria!!!

[@alfredoreliford3329]

What pray tell, does that mean? Glory to God?

[@willisfletcher6260]

@@alfredoreliford3329 glory to God alone

[@duanecoshatt9207]

A man reaches the pearly gates , St Peter asked him why should I let you in, he replied,I came to thanks Jesus for dying on the cross for all my sins Amen, he did it all.

[@ronaldivy8952]

Many people that are sitting under easy religion preachers are dying and going to hell everyday ,not because of what they are preaching, but because of what they are not preaching. And this is that message that they are not preaching .May it never be forgotten .

[@armidaleconcrete]

...and whoever comes to me I will in no way cast out.. wonderful grace.

[@randellrankin6902]

The man on the middle cross is the truest message ever shared!

[@jimmieclark1183]

The greatest message of all time, God's redemptive plan.

[@miguelsalangsang4592]

A man committed to the preaching of the Word. And the cross! I’m glad to have met him in 1997 inspiring ministers to go back to their trust in the living Word of God. Thank you for the legacy

[@clairemc55]

The most profound message of Gods grace I’ve ever heard ❤

[@pauliberg3492]

What a message.wish I had more eyes and ears..more hearts and more hours a day..time is urgent.time is running out.tomorrow is promised no one..Use the time NOW AND LISTEN TO PASTOR BEGG'S MESSAGES..all about CHRIST AWARENESS , POINTING TO GOD, THE GREATNESS OF GOD, OH!! ONLY GOD.

[@nicolassmith8338]

Hi pretty

[@junemelodystewart2476]

A wise preacher. Thank you Pastor Alister Begg. You are truly a man of God.

[@RevtheKev]

This is a powerful,incredible message from the anointing of God through his servant Alistair

[@davidjohn85]

I thank God for saving me when I ran out into the road when I was 4 years old and my head nearly got destroyed by the vehicle!!!Yours sincerely,David

[@dorothyfors630]

Great message of the cross. Thank you.

[@WUT2C4ME]

The crux of salvation is the Person and Work of Jesus Christ, it's culmination was at the cross, and His ressurection from that grave is the blessing and give of His obedience to us!!! Amen and Amen!!!

[@winstonbasson5202]

"Amen and Amen" thank you for an Awesome sermon thanl you to the "Man on the middle cross that said I could come"🙏🙏🙏✝️🛐🛐🛐🙏🙏🙏

[@lillypond1061]

The Cross shows us who we are & how to understand life. Our future is wonderful because of God's plan. All praise to the One who changes us.