Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

The Place Of The Skull

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 7, 2020

A divine exchange took place at the place of the skull.

EXCHANGE AT THE PLACE OF THE SKULL "33 And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, 34 they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted it, He would not drink. 35 Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-35, Mark 8:34, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Mile [going The Extra Mile / Faithfulness / Steadfast]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

Biblical reasons we don’t go the 2nd Mile and the reasons that we should go the 2nd Mile. Powerpoint at website.

The Second Mile Matthew 5:38-42 powerpoint and formatted text at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecondMile.html Mt. 5:41 "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 18, 2019

Why would God ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? What a shocking love story that ultimately points to the greatest love story in God’s Son laying down his life on the cross for an unworthy and unfaithful bride. In the symbolism of Hosea, God is the Prophet and we are the prostitute. What grace!

OUTLINE 1. GOD’S LOVE IS UNDESERVING (1:1-3a). 2. GOD’S LOVE IS URGENTLY NEEDED (1:3b-9). 3. GOD’S LOVE IS UNRELENTING (1:10-2:1). Do you remember when you were a child? When children are small they run to their mother’s arms. We have little children all around here. Those arms of mama and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17 (Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an offence)

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:18 Illustration:Whoever wants to be judge of human nature should study people’s excuses. Hebbel. Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

At death we all reap the results of a life that’s either saved or unsaved.

As the family and friends of xxxx xxxxxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember her and to find comfort from the word of God during this time of mourning. The psalmist wrote, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” and then the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Back And Forth

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 27, 2013

Jesus is the Savior of our past , present and future!

Quotes: “When boiled down to its essence, unforgiveness is hatred.” - John R. Rice “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” - Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” - Martin Luther King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003

What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fact Of Inspiration Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 27, 2009

There are an abundance of scriptures both in the New and Old Testaments unmistakably declaring the divine inspiration of the writers

BIBLIOLOGY #4 The Doctrine of Scripture The Fact of Inspiration Dr. Russell K. Tardo IV. THE FACT OF INSPIRATION A. Old Testament Evidence: Evidence that the Old Testament Scriptures are inspired can be found in numerous Bible passages. The prophets, who were the Old Testament writers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Life By Losing Life

Contributed by Brandon Mayfield on Dec 29, 2001

This sermon discusses the meaning of Self-Denial

Finding Life By Losing Life In one point of the recent movie, “A Knights Tale”, Sir Orrick travels to Paris to compete in the Jousting Tournament. In case you are wondering, Jousting was a medieval game where two knights rode on a horse with a lance trying to hit the other knight. And the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your King Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 8, 2022

Zechariah 9:9 predicts the First Advent of Christ and specifically his Triumphant Entry on the first Palm Sunday. Message expounds this promise and its fulfillment in the New Testament.

Intro Our previous study concluded in Zechariah 9:8 with God supernaturally protecting Jerusalem from a brutal attack by Alexander the Great. Now in verse 9 Zechariah declares the coming of Messiah and the manner in which he will come. His manner contrasts dramatically with that of Alexander. Like ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19, Psalm 132:11, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:23, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 18, 2013

If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2015

This sermon looks at the final words of Jesus. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. At his death: 1. Jesus Died PRAYING to God 2. Jesus Died TRUSTING God 3. Jesus Died SUBMITTING to God

Into Your Hands This morning we have come to the last of the seven sayings of Jesus as He was hanging on the cross. These were the last words that Jesus spoke before He died. These last words were a prayer to His Father. Follow along with me as I read our text this morning: It was now about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Habits For Spiritual Health

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 7, 2022

How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? This message examines seven lifestyle habits that sustain the believer in the long run. Professor Robert Clinton found that only one-third of leaders finish well. These disciplines help us finish well.

Intro Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. We take as our subject today: Seven Habits for Spiritual Health. What are the essentials for a successful life journey in Christ? It is one thing to begin a journey; it is another to finish that journey. To finish and finish well, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 15:5, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Joshua 1:1-8, Matthew 16:24-25, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Gospel Of Adversity !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 16, 2014

With the Good Friday around the corner, Yours truly attempts to take a 360 degree view on the subject of Christ's and the Christian suffering

GOSPEL OF ADVERSITY With many ears itching (2 Tim 4:3) to hear only the Gospel of Prosperity, now how many takers would be there for the Gospel of Adversity and the plain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other