Sermons on Disciples And Cross:

Take Up Your Cross Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of metaphorically taking up our cross as Jesus did, understanding that it signifies enduring difficulties in life, and seeking strength from God to persevere.

Good morning church, it’s great to see you all again as we continue in our series ALL-IN. Last week we kicked things off talking about the first of Jesus’ 3 commandments in our main passage from Matthew 16:24. To “deny yourselves” is the first command. And today, we’re going to take it one step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Cross Bearing, Perseverance, Self-Denial

Sermon Series: All In

A Visit To Calvary

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 5, 2001

As we take a visit to Calvary, we learn three lessons from the Cross of Jesus.

‘A VISIT TO CALVARY’ John 19 16-18 Today, I want you and I to take a visit to Calvary. If you are a child of God you have already been there, for it was there you met Jesus in salvation. If you are here today and you are lost, you need to come to Calvary today for it’s the only place you will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Knew About The Passion

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 8, 2004

I talk about how Jesus endured the emotional, physical and spiritual sufferings he encountered.

What Jesus Knew About the Passion April 11, 2004 Intro: "You have to be living in a hole like Saddam was to avoid all the attention that’s been given to Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ." Rick Warren. I encourage you to go see it if you haven’t. It has caused quite a stir in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-33, Matthew 26:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross In Our Daily Life Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Have you allowed yourself to be trapped by the world and the way of the world today? Have you taken time for Jesus in your life? We may choose ...Greed over God? Time for yourself and money over God and your family? If you are to busy to worship

The Cross in Our Daily Life 1. Attention I went to bed close to midnight last night and got up at 4:30. So if I nod off during my sermon some one punch me. ILL>>>> A pastor and young boy in a church that loved good fellowship, always served coffee after the sermon. One Sunday the pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Language Of The Cross As It Peratains To Giving

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 28, 2008

This is a message that parallels our service and giving to the greatest Gift when Jesus died on the cross...

THE LANGUAGE OF THE CROSS AS IT PERTAINS TO GIVING TEXT: Galatians 6:14 W. Max Alderman But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. INTRODUCTION: When I think of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Oversights While Crossing Over

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 2, 2023

While crossing over from this world to the next, we must remember 5 important themes.

Oversights While Crossing Over Scripture Reference: John 1:1; Luke 8:22-25 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 12, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson Hosanna—The word comes from two roots: yasha and anna. Yasha stands for delivers, and Anna: please. In essence, the word boils down ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005

When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cherish The Blessing Of The Curse On The Cross

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2025

What is a curse? How are we blessed through a curse? Find out in this Good Friday Sermon

4.18.25 Galatians 3:10–13 (EHV) 10 In fact, those who rely on the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the book of the law.” 11 Clearly no one is declared righteous before God by the law, because “The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Pictures Of The Savior

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Nov 19, 2001

An amazing prophecy of the Lord Jesus on the Cross.

INTRODUCTION A. Did you know that you can meet Jesus Christ in the Psalms? 1. Psalm 22 - pictures the Good Shepherd dying for the sheep (Jn.10:11) 2. Psalm 23 - the Great Shepherd caring for the sheep (Heb.13:20-21) 3. Psalm 24 - the Chief Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Crosses, Three Responses

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Today I want to speak to you about the three crosses. Most of the time we only focus on the one cross and rightly so, because it is the cross that represents redemption, but we need to remember that there were three crosses.

Today I want to speak to you about the three crosses. Most of the time we only focus on the one cross and rightly so, because it is the cross that represents redemption, but we need to remember that there were three crosses. I want to remind you that there were three men hanging on crosses that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Up Our Cross

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 14, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and will be delivered from its enemies at the coming hour of trial upon the world. Take up your cross and do the same.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to welcome you to this moment of shared faith, a time of communion in the Word of God. We gather here, not merely as individuals, but as a community united by the love of Christ, a love that transcends our differences and binds us together as one family ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Galatians 6:2, John 16:33, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: *other

Who Are You At The Foot Of The Cross?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. And the reading seemed to be odd. Instead of a reading about the glorious majesty of Christ, we see Christ at His lowest point, the cross. It ends up, that since the glory of Christ is t

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us into Paradise. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the history of the church, devoted men and women of God have experienced visions and dreams that have given them what felt like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Roman Centurion's View Of The Cross

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This is a dramatic monolgue of the Roman Centurion and some of what He may have seen and thought about the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurection of Christ.

Title: The Roman Centurion’s view of the Cross Text: Mark 15:21-39 Date: 4/5/2007: Location: Franklin AARP I expected nothing but a routine day of work for my men and me. Jerusalem was for the most part "easy duty." Our job was to keep the peace and preserve law and order. However, from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39, Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist