The goal of this sermon is to know that the cross is more than just a widely recognized symbol of Christianity. The cross, once the cruelest form of execution, but now it is a symbol of love and abundant life. The cross reveals the true identity of Jesus, the sinfulness of people and the need for a savior and that Jesus is a loving and protective God. Through Jesus' actions the cross, once a sign of torture and death has become a symbol of love, protection and life. It is the actions of the Savior on the cross that has saved and protected us from the punishment we deserve.