Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Sin And Its Effects

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 17, 2004

In cleansing the leper Jesus not only took his sin but took away its effect on the leper’s life.

FREEDOM FROM THE EFFECTS OF SIN Numbers 5:1-4 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: ¡§Command the children of Israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. ¡§You shall put out both male and female; you shall put them outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Temptation

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

Love For God

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024

How we should value our love for God? In what way do we show it?

TOPIC: PAGPAPAHALAGA NG ISANG ALAGAD NI JESUS Text: Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Jesus calls His followers to be true disciples. ANO ANG PALATANDAAN NG ISANG ALAGAD NI JESUS, ANO ANG KANIYANG MGA PINAHAHALAGAHAN? 1. LOVES JESUS ABOVE ALL (Pinapahalagahan niyang Mahalin ng Higit Kaninuman si ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Acts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 20, 2013

This passage explores the love of God as expressed in the teaching of Jesus regarding teh Vine and the Branches.

EASTER 2013 LOVING ACTS John 15:1-17 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3  You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Burdens Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul's apparently conspicuous contradictions, and puzzling paradoxes are the result of his God-given ability to see the whole of life, and not just some of its parts in isolation.

In South Dakota a man by the name of August had a clothing store he was going to close up. His was not one of those perpetual year around closing sales. He was actually intending to go out of business by July. So he hung a sign in his window which read, The First Of July Is The Last Of August. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Healing And The Believer

Contributed by Paul Rupe on Jul 13, 2002

Does the death burial and resurrection heal you physically as well as spiritually? This message uses Greek and Hebrew words to show believers that it is not God’s will for them to be sick in any area of their life.

Been sick lately? Did you know that the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ heals all your sickness as well as taking you to heaven one day? When Jesus died He took away our sins, but He also took our sickness and disease as well. In Isaiah 53:4 we are told Surely he hath borne our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Worthy Walk Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

This is a Bible study which includes the handouts. The gaps between words in the handout is for the learner to fill in

Eph 4:1-6NKJV 1. I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Great Burden Carrier

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 25, 2021

God is our great burden carrier! Let me share with you 5 ways God does this – 5 ways He is our great burden carrier.

One of the great contrasts between Christianity & other religions is that in Christianity God is the great burden carrier for His followers - where in other religions it is the followers who seem to carry the burden of their gods. The prophet Isaiah brings this out in the 46th chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2, Psalm 68:19, Isaiah 46:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001

AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERMON TO REVEAL THE UNSPOKEN TREASURES OF SELF - APPOINTED AND NOT GOD ANNOINTED MINISTER AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit Text Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but Inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruit. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greater Things 3 - The Great Surrender Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God?

Greater Things – The Great Surrender 8/23/15 Luke 9:23-26 Sunday AM Bumper – Debbie Roof God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God? Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Credibility In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many are skeptical of the church because of perceived hypocrites. How do we obtain credibility in our witness to others? How do live and walk in such a way to be an effective witness? We must walk in Christ to possess the credibility we need.

The Credibility in Discipleship Ephesians 5:1-2; John 13:34-35 We have spent several weeks discussing the importance and need for discipleship. In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded us to teach all nations to observe His teachings. In essence, those who follow Christ as His disciples are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 14, 2021

While we may understand the words Jesus spoke in this statement, we lack the ability to comprehend the enormity of His words and the actual context in which He spoke them. He was forsaken so we could escape being eternally condemned and forsaken.

My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Mark 15:33-36 We have spent the last three weeks considering the sayings of Christ upon the cross. Up until this point we have witnessed the awesome grace and mercy of our Lord as He prayed for forgiveness, promised salvation, and made provision for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

“flagging” The Lessons From The Indian Tri-Color!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 14, 2015

On the Independence Day Celebrations in India, a message on the spiritual lessons one can derive from the Indian National Flag!!!

“Flagging” the lessons from the Indian Tri-color!!! Happy Independence Day for all the Fellow-citizens’ of our great country who are going through this message. Every free nation of the world has its own flag. It is a symbol of a free country. Permit me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: *other

Wrong Application Of God's Word

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 24, 2021

The Word of God is the greatest thing in all of life, and when it is rightly divided, it gives us the true will of God. Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous.

WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD "The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading." (Lamentations 2:14) NIV Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous, not ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal