Sermons on Carrying:

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Jesus’ journey to the cross began long before even his birth.

Journey to the Cross It’s become fashionable these days to wear crosses, not necessarily as a sign of faith, but as a trendy accessory. Crosses are hip now. An encounter at a department store jewelry counter. Customer is interested in buying a cross, to which the sales clerk replies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crossing Creeks

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002

God gave four specific instructions to Joshua for crossing the Jordan River. These instructions will help us cross the rivers of our lives.

I grew up in the little community of Munford, AL. My granddaddy owned a small farm that provided a place of enjoyment, hard work, and learning as I grew up. We were fortunate to have Cheaha Creek that flowed through the farm. About three acres was across the creek and we had one place that we’d ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring Elders

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust And Rest

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 12, 2025

Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest in humble surrender.

TRUST AND REST Primary Text: Matthew 11:25–30 Additional Scriptures: Matthew 18:1–4; Matthew 5:3; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31; James 3:15–17; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 30:15 TRUTH ABOUT GOD Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest in humble surrender. TRUTH FOR MY LIFE I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Hard Heart

Contributed by Charles Andrews on Jan 1, 2004

David’s heart was hardened by sin. Only the death of his newborn son softened it. This sermon looks at three aspects of his son’s death and David’s reaction.

“David’s Hard Heart” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-23 Introduction: Sin carries consequences! Some are immediate; others come much later in life and some last an entire lifetime. And, of course, any sin of which we do not repent and ask for forgiveness, carries with it the consequence of an eternity in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Cross The Line

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

There are factors that set a limit line to people in life. Many keep marching on this line but cannot cross to the other side. this message will help give you the push you need to get to the other side of life.

YOU CAN CROSS THE LINE TEXT: ACTS 3:1-10 No matter where you are now, there’s somewhere better where you can be tomorrow. Every position has its own allocation. Until your position changes, your allocation remains the same. God is set to take you to the other side of life, are you ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saint Nicholas

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 30, 2006

It is more important to know why St. Nicholas did good deeds than to know the whole legend.

December 3, 2006 Galatians 6:2-5 Good afternoon ---- I am happy that you are here. My name is Nicholas and I am the Bishop of Myra in what is now the country of Turkey. A Bishop is really a Pastor for other Pastors. Mt. Olive Church has a Bishop named John and he lives in Buffalo, NY. Turkey ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Be A Liar In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 16, 2018

There is no need to lie about what you can do or want to do. For God is omnipresent and omniscient.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DONT BE A LIAR IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD Acts 5:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

You Are Not Preaching Enough (The Evangelist Attitude)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018

We need to preach Jesus everywhere and everytime

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU ARE NOT PREACHING ENOUGH (THE EVANGELIST ATTITUDE) Acts 17:1-4 King James Version (KJV)  1  Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:  2  And Paul, as his manner was, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

This One's On God Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 15, 2016

As potent as humans are, our potency is quite limited. There are challenges in our lives that we are impotent to handle, we must recognize this, and instead of give up, just learn to let go and let God.

Casting Your Cares On The Lord Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” Every now and then we all come under pressure – the pressure of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says No

Contributed by Brad Stone on Sep 19, 2020

We never like to accept a "No" answer in our life, especially in prayer, but the fact is that there are times God replies to us with a firm No because He wants to reveal to us a deeper plan.

When we were children, we never liked hearing the word 'No' when we ask our parents for something. We felt as though our every wish should be granted. If you say otherwise, we can pray later. Frankly, as adults, we feel the same way. We do not like to be told no in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 11:40, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church (Part 1)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 28, 2000

The Great Commission gives the church both life and purpose

The Purpose of the Church (Part 1) Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction I. Louis Pasteur A. The creation of the vaccine 1. Pasteur’s time was deadly a.) 1000’s died each year from rabies b.) Pasteur worked for years on the first vaccine 2. The first major experiment a.) Pasteur was going to test the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

God Gives Us His Face

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

To make life possible, man needs a face more than goals. God becomes man in order to give us His face.

Today we celebrate Christmas. And today’s gospel, John 1.1-18, tells us that the Word of God is the Word of life. This Word is the Light of life. The Word of God lights up for us the way we must live. The outline of the right way of living lies in this Word. This Word, this Light, fashions the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Journey Of Aging With Grace And Purpose. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 20, 2024

I want to write about a topic that affects many of us is contentment with ourselves. Many people go to great lengths to hide their age, from cosmetic procedures to fashion choices.

We struggle to be happy with the way we are, the way we look, and the way we are aging. We live in a world that constantly bombards us with messages telling us we need to be younger, prettier, stronger, and more successful. In today’s society, there is a prevalent trend of attempting to reverse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 16:31

The Gospel Should Mean Everything To Us.

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

While we are comfortable in our homes and pews there are people around the world who are suffering and dying for the sake of the gospel. This should embolden us to preach the gospel ever more.

I. Stephen’s death seems to instigate the persecution of the church. A. The stoning was likely illegal. B. It was a result of the crowd’s emotions being stirred up. C. It seems to have emboldened Saul carry out his persecution of the church. II. The church persecuted. A. This portion of this verse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist