The Faithful Witnesses: Women at the Cross

This sermon, delivered at Calvary Road Baptist Church in Monrovia, California, explores the significant yet often overlooked role of women in the gospel accounts of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. The pastor reflects on Matthew 27:55-56, highlighting the presence of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons at the cross. These women, who followed Jesus from Galilee, are presented as key witnesses who provide an unbroken chain of custody for the evidence of Christ’s death and resurrection. The sermon delves into their identities, their faithfulness, and the broader implications of their presence, contrasting it with the absence of most male apostles. Interwoven with personal anecdotes, cultural observations, and a call to faith, the message emphasizes the reliability of the gospel record and challenges listeners to trust in Christ based on this evidence.