Sermons on Carrying The Cross:

"The Case For Easter”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener

“The Case for Easter” 1st Peter 3:15 OBJECTIVE: To stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener INTRODUCTION: With all of the focus that the film “The Passion of the Christ” has given the crucifixion of Jesus, it can become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betraying Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

Jesus was betrayed by more people than Judas because He is still betrayed by us

Betraying Jesus Mark 10:33-34 April 15, 2003 Introduction 33 "We are going up to Jerusalem," he said, "and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:33-34

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

Part 2 - Living In The Overflow Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 14, 2007

4 keys to living in the overflow of the Lord

Advance to the Abundant Life (Part 2 of 4) Living in the Overflow of the Lord Psalm 23:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 12, 2007 *We live in a day of discontent. Jason Lehman put it this way: -It was spring. But it was summer I wanted -- The warm days, and the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 2, 2012

When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe that Isaiah the prophet lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximatly 700 years before Jesus. This sermons deals with Isaiah's description

MAN OF SORROWS Text: Isaiah 53 This amazing passage of scripture was written some 700 years before Christ. Yet it captures more so than any other scripture the reason why Jesus came and why he died on the cross. The details that the prophet gives concerning the pain and suffering of Jesus could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Look To Jesus..and Live...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 2, 2014

When you are willing to use your faith and look to Jesus and rest alone in His finished work on the cross… There's nothing that can come against you that He has not already provided the way in means of escape from. Amen?

Look to Jesus..and Live John 3:14-21 13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Instructions And Warnings To His Disciples Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017

Jesus has laid out some very heavy demands, Jesus is to come first in our lives. Even over and above our family and friends. We are to take up our cross and follow Him. Endure hardship, Death and Humiliation.

Introduction A. Last week we began looking at this passage and we found that in this passage Jesus lays some heavy demands upon His disciples 1. He stated clearly what it will cost a person to be His disciple, and He describes the cost by using these four illustrations 2. The passage can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

It Dawned On Me

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Have you ever thought what it might have been like for the disciples to experience the death of the One they gave up everything to follow? Try to visualize one of those disciples coming to meet with us here on Resurrection Day.

Introduction Read Luke 24:1-9 Easter! What a glorious day for Christians. It means everything to us. In fact we worship on the first day of the week, Sunday, every week because Jesus came out of the tomb on that day. I hope none of us takes for granted what Christ’s resurrection means. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 1, 2013

Thank God! 1. For His revelation. 2. For His relationships. 3. For His righteousness. 4. For His rescue.

Thank God! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 24, 2013 *I love this time of year. But as Christians, we could celebrate Thanksgiving every day. *Donald Davis says that his kindergarten teacher liked to celebrate holidays more than once a year. Her name was Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Will Of God: The Weigh Station Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

In Finding and walking in the will of God have you found there is a cost? It may cost you your job, popularity, cause you personal grief.

Finding God’s will; The Weigh Station signpost (Decision Time) Illustration of the trips from Columbia and always concerned about the weigh station. Would I be able to go on or would I pull to the side. The weigh station sign reminds me to “Count the cost” In Finding and walking in the will of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Was God Angry At Jesus? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The New Testament writers were constantly going back to Isaiah 53. Isaiah 53 really was the basis for their understanding of what happened on the cross. I wonder did the resurrected Jesus preach from Isaiah 53 to the two disciples on the Emmaus Road?

I need your help in choosing two topics for an upcoming sermon series entitled, You Asked For It. On the two Sundays directly following Easter Sunday, I want to answer your questions about God, Life, What’s Right & What’s Wrong. This is simply a two week sermon series so we will only highlight ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Answer To The Pandemic Of Racism - Our New Identity In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2021

We need a biblical vaccine! Somehow in the body of Christ, there seems to be little difference between our attitude towards race as those who do not yet know the Lord. Have ever took a close look at how race relations were dealt with in the Scriptures?

Ga 2:11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Methodist

Stepping Out Of Your Greatness Into Your Excellence Because You Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2011

A Man Or Woman Chosen By God Or A Son Of God Is The Soul Double Of The Son of God Or The Good One Who Has Charted His Own Path.

What is a mountain top experience? I am not talking about one of those moments that glows forever embossed on and lost in our memory. I am not concerned about the time we had an overwhelming feelings of love and unity with others. I am not seeking to hear about the time when we developed a deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Cost Of Discipleship Of Jesus (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Jesus clearly sets the conditions of entrance into discipleship. In Luke 14:25-33 He emphasizes the cost that disciples must pay in following Him. Anyone who wishes to be Christ’s disciples must meet Christ’s demands involving one’s family, self and possessions. Family Jesus declares; “If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeness Is Holiness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2002

JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE HUMAN BEINGS - BODY AND SOUL.

THE CHURCH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL WHERE YOU CAN GO IN SICK AND COME OUT THE DOCTOR! JESUS DID NOT HEAL PEOPLE TO PROVE THAT HE WAS GOD. JESUS HEALED PEOPLE BECAUSE HE IS GOD! WE, AS A CHURCH, HAVE A CRUCIAL NEED TO RETURN TO THE VISION OF THE GOD REVEALED IN AND BY JESUS CHRIST. PEOPLE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist