Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

“pure Religion Rejoices With The People Of God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 29, 2015

James tells us that pure religion sees the ground as level at the foot of the cross.

“Honor God by accepting each other, as Christ has accepted you.” - Romans 15:7 (CEV) In discussing “pure religion,” James shares the same idea as Paul. Pure religion recognizes the “ground is level at the foot of the cross.” 1. An exhortation - v. 1 By ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The 13th Disciple

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 21, 2014

True discipleship is not physically following Jesus; it is carrying the Cross according to His bidding....

THE 13th DISCIPLE Text: Mark 5:1-20 The backdrop and context for our study needs to start with the Sea of Galilee. Shaped like a teardrop, dangling like a pearly pendant on Israel’s forehead, it is a teardrop of joy, not sorrow; for it is fresh water, not salty. To the West is Capernaum, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Song For The Journey

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 6, 2014

The pilgrimage of life may - or even must - lead by the way of the Cross: but the destination is assured.

A SONG FOR THE JOURNEY. Psalm 121. This is a “song of ascent” - quite possibly sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for one of the festivals. It would be an appropriate Psalm for returning exiles, too, when faced with the dangers of a thousand mile journey back across the wilderness from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolute Within Vacillating Winds

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus maintains his unwavering course to the cross through the events of Holy Week

April 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54 Resolute within Vacillating Winds Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Lawrence Pertillar wrote the poem “By the Shift of Winds.” It starts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Ressurection Truth

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

Nothing in Scripture will bring the anointing of God Word more than the cross and the resurrection.

Resurrection proof 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction- Good Morning Church If you would turn to 1 Corinthians 15 and would prepare your heart for the word, I believe the words recorded by the apostle Paul are life-changing. There are few subjects in God’s word that have more eternal value than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

We Believe In Baptism

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 12, 2023

Jesus surrendered himself to death on the cross. We surrender ourselves to death in baptism.

We Believe in Baptism April 16, 2023 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:4 NIV “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Jesus surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unexpected Encounter With God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023

A ladder of God's devising, connecting heaven and earth. Prefigures the Cross.

AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau, headed back in the direction of the city which their grandfather Abraham had left behind so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Rest In His Finished Work Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025

Communion Service that focuses on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross.

Go! And Rest in His Finished Work Introduction Today, as we prepare our hearts for communion, I want to focus on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross. Let’s begin by reflecting on a thought-provoking quote from Rob Turner: "Trying to atone for your sin is like scooping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, John 19:30, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 10:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place Of Service

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 11, 2008

I dreamed that our church had become a restaurant. A family that used to go to our church walked in and I served them. As Christians we are to serve others.

A Place of Service Luke 14:25-30 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010

In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 28, 2024

The cross reminds us the cruelty of humanity to Godly person, God himself. Seven words of Jesus Christ on the cross reminds the present world scenario. With the help of God, we can forgive. Keep meditating God’s word will strengthen your spirit.

THE SEVENFOLD MINISTRIES OF THE CROSS Introduction: We traditionally meditate the seven last words of Jesus from the cross on every Good Friday.  This Friday is not the dark day of the history of humanity but the day of redemption, day of victory, day of hope to the lost humanity. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022

1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022

New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Under New Management

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 20, 2003

God has placed his resources in our hands. We will have to give account for how we managed those resources, and we will have to bear the consequences of poor management.

February 16, 2003 Luke 16:1-3 “Under new management” INTRODUCTION It was Valentine’s Day, and everyone knows that there is no better day to propose than that one. So a young man decided that he was going to take the plunge and ask his sweetheart to marry him. He took the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Bridge Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It is finished, said Jesus. The cross was a success, and God in Christ did build a bridge which reconciled the world to Himself. The fact is, however, that this bridge, like any other bridge, only has value as it is crossed.

One of the 7 wonders of the natural world is the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia. Tons of solid rock form a bridge over a creek 215 feet below. This massive masterpiece of God's bridge-building skill has caused many to stand in awe and recognize that, not only the heavens, but the earth as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21