Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:52-53, Matthew 26:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Praying From Victory (Praying From The New Covenant) Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Apr 21, 2023

The cross of Jesus Christ and His resurrection changed everything FOREVER! To know this is power. The strength of the enemy’s power over the believer is only to the extent of the knowledge of Christ and His finished work that you know.

Notice from my topic I did not say, Praying FOR victory, I said, Praying FROM victory. This is critical to underscore because, often times believers come to God in prayer with the notion or mentality of praying in order to obtain victory in the area of their need. This is not a New Testament or the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-6, 1 Corinthians 2:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Inspired By The Burial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2023

Be inspired... 1. By the women's commitment to Jesus (vs. 55-56; 61). 2. By the rich man's courage (vs. 57-58). 3. By the rich men's contributions (Matt 27:58-60; John 19:38-42). 4. By our Savior Jesus Christ (vs. 62-66).

Be Inspired by the Burial of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:55-66; John 19:38-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *In today's Scripture God's Word tells us about the burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually when we think about Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus entered this world for a purpose, and that purpose was the ultimate defeat of Darkness! Out of the darkest moment in the world’s history … the crucifixion of God’s Son … would shine the Light of Salvation and Eternal Life!

Passover was always an exciting time to be in Jerusalem. The streets were packed with pilgrims and visitors and sightseers from all over the Mediterranean region. The shops and restaurants and inns were doing a brisk business as usual. But something was different this year. There was something ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-23, John 1:5, John 1:9-11, John 3:19, John 11:47-48, John 3:20, John 12:27-28, John 12:31-32, John 3:14-15, John 12:35-36, John 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Character Sermon Iii: God Our Banner Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God's people look to the Lord their God for protection from enemies without as well as the enemy within.

GOD OUR BANNER The highlight of the International Olympics, for me and my household, is always the parade of nations during which youth from all over the world - who have gathered in a designated country to compete in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, 1 Peter 2:8-9

The World Will Leave You Hanging

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 12, 2020

Judas traded Jesus for the world. As a result, he was so overcome with guilt he took his own life. We'll examine the life of Judas and learn not to follow same FIVE mistakes he made.

The World Will Leave You Hanging Scripture Reference: Matthew 27:1-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 12, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson If I had to make an estimated guess, I would guess that 100% of you have a television in your house. Our family tries to watch a TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-8, Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Walk In The Light Of Jesus (Palm Sunday) - John 12:12-36 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2025

Palm Sunday: The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was one of those moments. It was a turning point—not just for Jesus’ earthly ministry, but for all of humanity.

GO! AND WALK IN THE LIGHT OF JESUS - John 12:12-36 Introduction: A Defining Moment Throughout history, there have been moments that changed everything. Moments when the world shifted. The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was one of those moments. It was a turning point—not just for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, Psalm 118:25-26, Isaiah 53:5-6, John 8:12, John 12:46, Revelation 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Of All

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 19, 2024

Jesus lived out and taught us how to become great in the Kingdom of God. We not only deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus, but humble ourselves to become servant to all.

WHEN WE THINK OF SERVICE TO OTHERS AND ALL THE POSSIBLE WAYS TO ENGAGE OUR ABILITIES, I READ A RATHER HUMOROUS WAY OF LOOKING AT THIS WHICH SAID, ““IF YOU THINK YOU ARE TOO SMALL TO BE EFFECTIVE, YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN IN BED WITH A MOSQUITO.” HOWEVER, ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, I LIKE THE WORDS OF JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Matthew 16:25, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 23:11, John 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Breaking Cultural Barriers In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

Cultural barriers should never stop us from spreading the gospel. Jesus died for all people, and His message must reach every tribe, language, and nation. As believers, we must be intentional in overcoming cultural prejudices, adapting our evangelistic methods, and relying on the Holy Spirit.

BREAKING CULTURAL BARRIERS IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:34-35 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3. The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

Three crosses stood on Golgotha. Two guilty thieves hung beside Jesus. One died forgiven. The other died lost. Their choice shows salvation's power and God's unlimited mercy.

The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Introduction Three crosses stood on Golgotha that day. The middle cross held the Son of God. The other two held guilty men. Both thieves knew they deserved death. Roman law had caught them. Roman nails pierced their hands and feet. But something changed on those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:40, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:43, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repent And Be Baptized

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 18, 2022

A sermon explaining the gospel, especially Jesus death and resurrection, from Peter's first sermon on the day of Pentecost.

Resurrection Sunday/baptism... Text: Acts 2:22-41 Subject: How does Peter explain the events of “the Jerusalem Pentecost”? Complement: by authenticating Jesus of Nazareth & calling people to repentance. Exe idea: Jesus of Nazareth is the one & only Saviour who calls us to repentance & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 2, 2022

Jesus said go and make disciples. Your task as a disciple is to make disciples. You are to become a fisher of men. Jesus expects nothing less than total obedience.

Charles Sheldon wrote a challenging book called In His Steps. In this book Henry Maxwell is the pastor of First Church Raymond. A visitor about 33 years old out of work walked to the front of the church and asks what does it mean to follow Christ? He collapsed and died three days later. A group ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple Or Just Part Of The Crowd?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 4, 2004

This is a sermon on discipleship. The thesis is that discipleship demands total surrender that includes: 1.) loving Jesus above all else and 2.) carrying your cross.

Disciple or Just Part of the Crowd?—LUKE 14:25-33 Jesus appealed to large crowds of people. Today’s text in Luke 15 declares: “Large crowds were traveling with Jesus.” Jesus appealed to the common masses of people. Time and again the Gospels make such announcements as: “A few days later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Methodist

“a Touch And A Word Of Healing” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 27, 2013

The Absolute Divine Authority of God is seen in the Miracles of Jesus: Everything Jesus did in His earthly ministry pointed to the Cross and His payment for SIN.

“A Touch and a Word of Healing” Matthew 8: 14-17, Mark 1:29-33, Luke 4:38-41 Today we continue in the series of miracles by Jesus which are recorded in Matthew 8-10, in which Jesus demonstrates that His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018

No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic