Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

Let Your Joy Be Full

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2003

Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines that the scripture offers as a prescription for fullness of joy

Jesus said, "I have told you to obey my Father’s commands so that your joy may be full." (John 15:10,11) Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mind Of Jesus

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Feb 19, 2005

When Paul spoke of the mind of Christ he was talking about becoming more like Christ by changing our attitude to begin with. We are to treat others as Christ did.

The Mind Of Jesus Phil 2:5-8 Intro. When Paul spoke of the mind of Christ he was talking about becoming more like Christ by changing our attitude to begin with. We are to treat others as Christ did. If we feel we are too important, then we must understand that Christ Jesus was more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Leadership Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Leadership is very important and if you are called into ministry, you have been called into leadership. As a leaders you need to inspire people, find solutions for problems, be a thinker and make your followers love you! However some of our greatest lead

Decide to Become One of the Few Good Leaders in This World If you believe that you are called to the ministry, then you are called to leadership. That is why this sermon is very important for your life. So that you will be a good leader for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy and told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Exchange For Our Soul?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

What can anyone exchange for their soul? Jesus already exchanged his life. Christ-followers have changed lives.

WHAT CAN WE EXCHANGE FOR OUR SOUL? (Outline) February 21, 2021 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 16:21-26 INTRO: Jesus taught about counting the cost. A king counts the cost of going to war. Do we have the means and ability to defeat our enemy? A person who builds a tower counts the cost for these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Chosen Vessels Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Dec 1, 2012

Jesus took all our pains & sufferings to the cross, then what are we complaining about instead of thanking? - Especially since He also showed us how we bore the pain without taking even the analgesic (the vinegar & gall wine) offered?

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12) - ‘If we are the children of God, then why do we suffer?’ retorted a friend of mine who is a staunch believer too. Here is a reflection that endeavors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua 4: The Story In The Stones Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 15, 2024

Joshua 4 has the story of how Israel crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land. The LORD told Joshua to make two memorials, from two different batches of stones. There's more in the chapter, too.

Introduction: Memorials are important. They serve to remind the people who were there of what happened, and why; and they’re also to remind the people, sometimes generations later, what their ancestors had endured. This was true for Israel as well: the people in this story lived through something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Valley Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

The Valley Gate calls us to see Mercy: It calls us to see Mercy triumphing over judgment. It calls us to cry out for Mercy!

“The Valley Gate Message 4” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:13 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2014 Sunday Night Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude In light of the events unfolding in the Middle East and the fact that we are living in end times I see it is important ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Service, Faith And Influence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2017

At this point Jesus began to instruct His disciples more fully as the time drew near for going to the cross. The Pharisees had been treating the tax collectors and sinners who crowded around Jesus with contemp. He warns the disciples not to do the same.

Perea Lessons on Service, Faith and Influence Luke 17:1-10 Jesus Instructs His Disciples on Forgiveness (Luke 17:1-2) Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Poverty In Riches Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 14, 2018

A rich young man came to Jesus desiring eternal life. He felt good about himself, but left saddened because he was unwilling to meet the Lord's demands for eternal life. We must come to the Lord by faith alone for salvation.

The Poverty in Riches Mark 10: 17-22 Our text today reveals a young man very eager to get to Jesus. It is apparent that he had heard of Jesus’ ministry and the promise of eternal life. We will discover that this young man was blessed with all one could desire. He had wealth; he had status and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Yield Your Rights To God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2002

How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5

How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5 Some people make the mistake of thinking that when they yield their rights to God they absolve themselves from all personal responsibilities. When we yield our rights to the Lord we must be careful to not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple And Discipler

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2009

The preaching of the Gospel is our responsibility, but is not the complete mandate of the Great Commission. It is just the beginning. Every individual member of the Body of Christ is called to make disciples.

DISCIPLE AND DISCIPLER Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Many feel that the mission of the church is to merely be witnesses to a lost world. It is true that we are to bear witness of the risen Christ and His transforming power. We are told in Acts 1:8 that we are to be His witnesses to the ends of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024

How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21-25, Romans 5:8, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:13-14, Titus 2:13, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023

This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partaking Of The Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002

In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist