The Man on The Middle Cross | Alistair Begg

The Power and Message of the Cross!

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. For it is written” – 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

“The foolishness of the cross is the wisdom of God and the wisdom of God is powerful in its impact.” – Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. Following graduation from The London School of Theology, he served eight years in Scotland at both Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church. In 1983, he became the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio. He has written several books and is heard daily and weekly on the radio program, Truth For Life. The teaching on Truth For Life stems from the week-by-week Bible teaching at Parkside Church.

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[ronnywhite]

Jesus, Your grace is beyond what I can comprehend!

[Cowboy]

“On what basis are you here?”
“The man on the middle cross said, ‘I can come.”
Every time I hear this, it tears me in two. I love hearing this!
Praise to you Lord Jesus!

[yvonnecamacho]

I am here because of the Man on the Middle Cross and will follow and believe in Him, forever!

[Journeyman.]

Everytime I hear those words, "The Man on the middle cross said I could come!" the tears roll down my face!

[zmcfadgen]

Thank you Jesus Christ for the cross!!!! ❤😭🙌🏽✝️🕊️🎉🥳🎊🔥

[stephanieparsons]

Hallelujah to the Lamb of God!! Praise Jesus the lover of my soul!!

[tommyanderson]

I'm ready for Christ to come back. ✝

[PN_baba]

The Man in the Middle Cross said I can Come.. Thank you Lord

[charlenejohnson]

Awesome delivery about the cross. That's been forgotten in our new churches. Blessings and the Holy Spirit with his delivery was humbling!

[tommygrinie]

Love Alistair Begg, I’ve listened to this sermon at least 10 times aready 🙏🙇🏻

[gamestopinc]

At 39.5 yrs old, THIS is the most simply said & eye opening "AHA!!" moment that i believe ive ever gotten from any sermon!! Every since i was a very very small child, when thinking about death, heaven, & faith, I've ALWAYS thought and worried about what I've done wrong, how bad/ different i was, how much hurt was in my life, how disappointed/ disgusted God might be of me, & how much i needed to change if i was gonna be good enough to get into heaven. A lot of that came from My alcoholic, drug addicted, & abusive dad (an ordained minister) use to say things like "God can't STAND a liar. It disgusts him" & "God despises a busy body". It wasnt until i was an adult when.... I was in a crisis, petrified, and needing protection and guidance from something i had done/ caused... And i was crying & telling someone that i was really scared God was going to "get me", and someone said to me, "i think someone mustve spoke more of a brimstone and fire God that they MISTOOK our God for, rather than explaining to you that our God is an unconditionally loving God. He purposefully made you & he would NEVER BE ashamed of or disgusted at you, Ever. He isnt there to punish you when you do something wrong. He's there to pick you back up, dust you off, & forgive you. He wants you to run TO him, not FROM HIM. He wants to keep you safe and protect you like only a father could. He is there for YOU, he WANTS TO listen to you, comfort you, and repair what you have destroyed. He's waiting WITH WIDE OPEN ARMS to forgive you, heal you, and make you whole again".

And now that ive gotten to hear this sermon, it's all becoming full circle. Much more than what I've ever done wrong, what REALLY matters MOST is what "HE" has "ALREADY DONE".
AMEN

[Mitzi]

I just discovered this. I immediately need to hear this again.❤❤

[gavinm]

The man on the middle cross said i could come part, gave me chills💙

[Nrqsrt]

I’ve listened to the full sermon more than once already . 🔥🔥

[fiveSolas]

Alistair Begg has a teaching spirit, and Christ brid is blessed by God, to have him

[mikelockwood]

Here on Good Friday 4/19/25. Pondering what Jesus did for us, this day almost 2000 years ago. He bore our sins, He paid a penalty we could never pay. God’s grace is amazing. Thank you to the man on the middle cross.

[kennethsantuyo]

It was very clear illustration of Faith. It was just clear! I also love the way you emphasize the "I can come" of the thief by removing background music. It made the word so epic. So much, I love it...

[ApologiaBros]

Hey, Brothers and Sisters thanks a lot for your continued support! Please make sure to watch the entire video in order to leave a knowledgeable comment. I highly recommend you watch the full sermon, I added the link to the description. Soli Deo Gloria!

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[Diegocurt]

Amen ❤ when I heard “He said, “I can come.” I break down because I can see my brokenness, my rebellion, and my internal struggle with sin. Yet, He said, “I could still come.” 😢😭

[jeremybates]

I love this sermon thank you keep it coming. Praise Jesus my God and savior ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥