Sermons on Carry Cross:

Are We Worth It? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 13, 2005

The encounter that Jesus has with the thief on the cross has an amazing and life changing message for us (I Am Jesus - 35).

Are We Worth It! Jesus, His Encounters (7) I Am Jesus – Message 35 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 24, 2021

The cross reminds us that God doesn’t intend for this fallen world, with its death, disaster, and corruption, to be our home forever.

Weather! It’s everywhere, amen? Duh … pretty obvious. We’re surrounded by it. No matter where you go, you’ll encounter … weather … and it has a pretty big impact on our lives. We wake up in the morning and look out the window or turn on the radio or TV or go on our computers and look up the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11, Genesis 6:5-6, Exodus 19:11, Exodus 19:16-18, Luke 13:2-5, Psalm 29:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Crossover PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

Trusting God at life’s uncertain crossings requires both faith and obedience, as He calls us to step forward and follow Him into the unknown.

Have you ever stood at the edge of something new—heart thumping, hands trembling—wondering how you’ll make it across? Maybe it’s a decision you can’t delay, a diagnosis you didn’t ask for, a door you’re afraid to open, or a river of unknowns that seems swollen and wild. You can hear it rush; you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-9

Topics: Courage, Conviction

A Basic Explanation Of The Grace Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 15, 2021

Our series on Bible doctrines continues with a look at the definition and characteristics of the grace of God.

Grace is defined as the love and mercy of God in action. He showed His mercy and love for us, unworthy and undeserving as we are (Romans 3:10-18, 23, 6:23), when He sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to willingly bear upon Himself our sins and transgressions, which was the punishment we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, John 3:16, John 10:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Ezekiel 18:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Not Worth Believing

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 4, 2003

Lent Midweek 5: "If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross." The words of those who mocked Jesus. Ironically, by staying on the Cross, the Lord demonstrated his power. If He had come down - He would not have been worth believing.

Note: This is an original sermon, however it is a message based on a Lenten series titled, "The Ironies of the Passion." This message was developed from an outline provided at a Lenten workshop where it was offered along with other resources for use during Lenten worship. Never kick a man while He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Lutheran

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of the sheep was struck down on the cross, and on that day a Roman soldier pierced his side, and in so doing opened a fountain of cleansing. We now can go to the cross, we can go and see Him dying in our place and be forgi

You Must Be Born Again - John 3:1-10 Let’s open our Bibles to John 3 I want to begin this morning by telling you about a man who lived some time ago. He was a very religious person, very concerned about the Law of God. He was a Hebrew, a very educated man, a man well respected by others, a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Nation Under God Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 4, 2002

Christians need to stand up for Christ and our religious freedoms. 7th of series of Taking Up Your Cross in Todays’ World.

One Nation Under God Let’s read: Mark 8:34-38 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

For The Sake Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores the Christian call to self-denial, embracing the cross, and committing to discipleship, as a path to truly experiencing Christ's saving grace.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to our gathering today. We are here, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as a family united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are gathered, not under the roof of a grand cathedral or the canopy of the sky, but under the banner of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023

If we are supposed to carry out the Lord's commandment to love others as ourselves, we have to be trained by the Holy Spirit. And one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit grows and shapes us is through prayer.

Many of you will probably remember the classic 1984 movie, The Karate Kid. That movie contains a very memorable scene. It's become a pop culture reference. In this scene, the teenager, Daniel Larusso, vented his frustration toward his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, for assigning him what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, emphasizing His love that crosses boundaries and His gift of salvation available to all. Key

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in God's house? Isn't it a joy to open His word and let it speak to us? Isn't it a privilege to learn from the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ? Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage in the Gospel of John. Specifically, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-41

Topics: Living Water

The Triumph Of Sacrificial Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 18, 2025

Beloved in Christ, on this solemn yet sacred day, we stand at the foot of the cross, beholding the greatest act of love and redemption ever known.

Good Friday Exhortation: The Triumph of Sacrificial Love Beloved in Christ, on this solemn yet sacred day, we stand at the foot of the cross, beholding the greatest act of love and redemption ever known. Good Friday is not merely a day of mourning; it is a day of divine purpose fulfilled, a day ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Matthew 27:51

Denomination: Charismatic

Saintly Similarities Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 2, 2013

Christ died for the Body of Christ; those who have been born physically carry some genetic family qualities. Those who have been born again display some spiritual similarities of the Family of God.

“Saintly Similarities in the Body of Christ” Romans 12:3 We have been looking at Romans 12:1-2 for the last few weeks, being challenged by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by James May on Apr 14, 2002

The cost of discipleship can be summed up in three commands when Jesus said Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God In Every Season

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 31, 2025

Trusting God in Every Season calls us to forsake counterfeit securities and place our full trust in the sovereign, faithful, and incomparable God who alone carries His people through every trial and triumph.

Trusting God in Every Season Isaiah 46 The human heart craves stability. In a world rocked by uncertainty, we're all searching for something solid—a place to stand when the winds howl and the waves crash. When life becomes turbulent, we instinctively look for shelter—a refuge that can hold. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003

First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist