Sermons on Carrying The Cross:

Playing The "Spiritual" Indiana Jones!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 19, 2012

Discovering "hidden treasures" in God’s Word, especially in relation to the Priestly Work of our Saviour with an air of an Explorer like Indiana Jones...

PLAYING "SPIRITUAL" INDIANA JONES Action: Display of Picture of Indiana Jones in action Yes, Indiana Jones stories are juicy and spicy, for they stoke the fires of inherent sense of discovery in all of us. Add to that breathtaking stunts and adventure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: *other

Does God Hate Anyone? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The quality of your life will be determined by how well you know God. Not information about God, but really know God.

A young lady and a pastor’s daughter when off to a state school here in Texas and the very first person she met said, “There is no God. There has never been any God. If there is a God, I am he.” This same young lady when to her first class where her professor announced: “I want to serve notice on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Divide Your Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The command to love one another is sandwiched between two reasons to love that are both descriptions of the birth of hope. Love is encased in hope.

“What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life” (Emil Brunner) There are a lot of reasons for us not to be hopeful. I listed some just this week as I thought about this message: Suicide Stillborn children Multiple Sclerosis Sexual Abuse Eating Disorder Special Needs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023

Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Luke 6:22-26, John 3:19-20, 1 Peter 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 4:11-18, Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:44, 2 Timothy 4:1-6, Matthew 13:1-21, Hebrews 10:26-29, Mark 8:34, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Reaching The Unreached People Groups Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The call to reach the unreached is not optional; it is a divine mandate. Every believer has a role to play in fulfilling the Great Commission. Whether through personal evangelism, prayer, financial support, or mission work, we must be intentional about spreading the gospel.

REACHING THE UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Supporting Texts: Romans 10:13-15, Revelation 7:9, Acts 1:8, Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Romans 10:13-15, Revelation 7:9, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Got Up... So You Can Too Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 20, 2025

Today is not just another Sunday. It is Resurrection Sunday—the day death bowed, hell trembled, and the grave lost its grip!

Sermon Title: "He Got Up... So You Can Too!" Scripture Text: Matthew 28:5-7 (NKJV) "But the angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7, Romans 8:11, John 2:19, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Three Places

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2025

In this journey of faith there are three places that we can find ourselves in – a place of bondage, a place of wandering or a place of promise. Each of us can introspect to see where we are and move forward in faith to reach the place of promise, to fulfill God’s purposes

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 21:43, “So the LORD gave all of the land to Israel that he had promised to give their ancestors, and they took possession and settled there in it.” (ERV) The Lord gave the people of Israel the land that he had promised to their ancestors, and they duly took ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43, Exodus 1:13-14, Deuteronomy 29:5-6, Exodus 14:10-11, Joshua 3:14-16, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Christ’s Victory Over Violence : Overcome Evil With Good Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Oct 5, 2025

In this present Church age, God forbids personal vengeance and assigns justice to His ordained authorities. We overcome evil with cruciform love now, while we await Christ’s visible Kingdom when justice will be perfectly executed.

SermonCentral Summary: Two weeks ago we declared “Christ, not vengeance.” Today we answer “How?” From a dispensational reading of Scripture, Romans 12 sets the believer’s personal ethic, Romans 13 defines public justice, and the Sermon on the Mount forms Kingdom character in disciples now, while we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

V Is For Victory Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

You cannot fully understand Jesus and Easter until first you have been to the cross. You cannot understand this day until you have been in a dark place, experienced tragedy or seen the supposed triumph of evil and sin and even the triumph of death. Once y

V is for Victory Mark 15:1-8 You cannot fully understand Jesus and Easter until first you have been to the cross. You cannot understand this day until you have been in a dark place, experienced tragedy or seen the supposed triumph of evil and sin and even the triumph of death. Once you fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 14, 2015

Stories like the story of the Transfiguration bring us closer to God and draw us farther away from the world. We need to figure out how to listen for God’s voice among the noise of our worldly lives.

Have you ever had an experience that was so powerful that it changed your life? I have-that’s why I’m able to stand before you today and preach the good news. Jesus had several powerful experiences, including his Transfiguration, which we heard about in Mark 9:2-9. Transfiguration is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Step Three - Surrender Or Die Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.., is how it reads but what it means is: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

I love the smells and sounds of spring: spring rain, cut grass and people rooting for or playing one of the many spring summer sports. However, I also remember the pain of one fateful night. You see, I loved to play softball. It was always a blast but I’m competitive. On this night, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28, Acts 3:19, John 6:38, Luke 18:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On A Mission For God

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 7, 2007

Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ

We are facing a new year with lots of challenges ahead of us. Personally and corporately, we are on a mission for God. Our mission statement in Makati Gospel Church is “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This defines our church. That’s why we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Before God

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

Civilizations rise and fall as well as personal lives because of the quality of the relationship institutions and individuals sustain with God. God is merciful to those who approach him in humility and receive His graces joyfully.

RIGHTEOUSNESS BEFORE GOD - LUKE 18:9 Luke 19:41 Why do civilizations fail? Why do great cities fall to their enemies? Jesus wept over Jerusalem as he foresaw that the city was doomed to yet a 3rd visitation by her enemies. He saw that once again the engines of war would surround the city, the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps Of A King Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY ASSUMING THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST.

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps of a King Philippians 2:1-11 December 4, 2011 INTRO It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year now has less to do with Advent than new traditions Advent -- A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Making Forgiveness Perfect

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011

This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican