Sermons on branded:

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Open Door!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 25, 2014

Why did God do that? What was His purpose? And why did He place such an emphasis on the subject of being a "blessing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A GREAT OPEN DOOR! Genesis 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:5 9 A. One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking A Little Bit Crazy

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

To some outsiders, it must look a little bit crazy. Cause all you talk about is God and Church. Why are you always trying to invite me to church? What's up with all of these stage lights, bands and video screens?

Looking A Little Bit Crazy Mark 3:20-30 There was a photocopied sign that was posted inside a church office. It was one of those humorous slogans that people in different offices duplicate and pass among themselves. Most of us have seen this particular message, I suppose, but posted in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christianity Looks Good On You

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Dec 30, 2018

Christianity looks good on you. Dress it up!

Christians can either make or break the face of Christianity in the outside world. In our generation, we may not agree with it, but the world looks at Christianity as a brand of religion; like a brand of clothing, or shoes, or any material with “covered with spiritual icing.” The world has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

6. What's New With You? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

Jesus came to initiate a New Covenant, not to improve the Old Covenant. Jesus comes to give us new life, not to change our old life.

INTRO: The first summer we were here (which was 2002) we were driving a 1987 Subaru wagon with about 175,000 miles on it. It started having some problems, and we realized that it needed more money to repair it than the car was worth – so we started to talking to a car dealer friend in Oregon about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2010

A reminder that when we try just a little harder proving our obedience and when we recognize our inability and His complete ability, then we will find the blessings from being involved in His work!

Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Holy Spirit Part I Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 2, 2006

The first in a series concerning the Holy Spirit focusing on His indwelling, sealing power.

Who is the Holy Spirit? General Information The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God’s word reveal each as equal, separate and yet one triune God. We cannot comprehend God because He is God and we are not. However, we must accept the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

This Gift Of A Child Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2010

A Christmas Day meditation, the gift of the child Jesus who continues to be a gift to those who will recieve him still.

Well eh Christmas day! Who here received a gift? I remember when I was 8 years old I received what I had always wanted, I got a brand new Raleigh single speed bike, and it was blue with a white trim where the pipes were welded into the brackets, a black seat and chrome handles and painted blue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Beast From The Earth Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 32 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 32 “The Beast from the Earth” Date: March 19, 2003 Place; Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 13:11-18 In our last study, as we began the 13th chapter, it introduced us to the “beast from the sea”. We identified him as being the Antichrist. He is a man that is fully indwelt and empowered by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Week 32 The Beast From The Earth Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 32 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 32 “The Beast from the Earth” Date: March 19, 2003 Place; Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 13:11-18 In our last study, as we began the 13th chapter, it introduced us to the “beast from the sea”. We identified him as being the Antichrist. He is a man that is fully indwelt and empowered by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tribulation Saints Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2015

Find security and victory in Christ!

There is a monastery in Portugal perched high on a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled on a single rope by several strong men, who perspire under the strain of the fully loaded basket. Some time ago, an American tourist, who visited ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An End Of The Year Exhortation (The Year Is Not Yet Over) Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

Many Christians make resolutions or speak a prophetic words of what they want God to do in the coming new year. And many are unresolved as the year comes to an end. This is to encourage them if it is 1 minute before midnight December 31, God can perform i

AN END OF THE YEAR EXHORTATION (The Year Is Not Yet Over)! Exodus 12:1-2 "Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plastic Jesus

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012

Too often we try to make Jesus fit our own desires. Instead of the real Jesus we want one that fits into our life neatly. That's a plastic Jesus.

“PLASTIC JESUS” Genesis 22:1-14 • Luke 14:25-33 First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Charles S. Blackshear • April 22, 2012 Several years ago in Kentucky a man walked into a Dairy Queen, placed his order and then paid for it with a $200 bill. The cashier ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eccs 3 Time: Chronos Or Kairos

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Time...we all have the same amount, but how do we use it?

4/26 – Eccs 3Time: Chronos or Kairos Hello I'm pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and Chaplain Greg of the 110th wing in Battle Creek Michigan. We're outdoors today for worship + I will get to the “Why” shortly, but I want to ask you all a Question. Could you imagine if somebody ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed