This sermon series on The Seven Words From The Cross will be a source of inspiration for the casual reader and a gold mine of illustrations for the preacher. These sermons are especially appropriate for a Lenten series but could be used at any time during the year. Chapters include: Forgiveness Suffering Reconciliation Victory Concern Surrender Anguish The contents address the struggles of modern-day men and women while applying the comfort and hope of the gospel message. Burton F. Blair is pastor of First United Methodist Church, Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He received a B.S. degree in Philosophy from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Blair has served in the ministry for thirty years.