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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

Uncertainty

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009

This sermon focuses on gaining peace and confidence when the future seems uncertain and worries abound.

We’re in a very appropriate series considering what we just talked about...a series called uncertainty. We live in uncertain times and last week Chad reminded us that this book was written to people who lived in uncertain times. Whether it was Moses leading people out of slavery, or David facing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Cruise Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escaping Judgement

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 30, 2009

We are living in the Last Days and Jesus described it.

This sermon was composed from several resources but inspired by the Holy Spirit EXCAPING JUDGEMENT Lu 17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promises To God's Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 11, 2008

The Messiah has returned to bring to fruition the promises of redemption to His people. The outcome will be the exaltation of the Lord & His saved people fully appropriating His righteousness. God will fulfill all His promises to His people &

ISAIAH 61: 4-11 PROMISES TO GOD’S FAITHFUL SERVANTS [Revelation 19:6-8] The Messiah has returned to bring to fruition the good promises of redemption to His beleaguered people. His wondrous presence will draw the astute people of the nations to come to His glory. The glory of the Lord upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

It’s easy to say, "Don’t Worry," but it’s better to give someone the tools Jesus provided here to win the war over worrying. The FATHER FACTOR, the FOCUS FACTOR, and the FUTURE FACTOR. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Matthew 6:25-34 "Don’t worry about it." Have you ever had those words said to you? Did it work? Probably not! Easy words to say, but hard to put into practice. In essence that is what the Scripture says in verse 25. [read] But it goes on to tell us how not to worry. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God asks Noah to build the ark. What is he asking us to do?

Tonight we are going to start looking at men and women in the Bible who were commended for their faith. The last two weeks we have thought about what faith is but I think it is helpful to talk about people who lived out their faith. So to start off, I want to have Brian come up and lead us in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2010

The principal of sowing and reaping applies to all areas of our life including the spiritual. What we do today has eternal value, make it the right choice.

Law of a harvest Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction- Today we celebrate July 4th. To some it is only a day of picnics and a day off, but for some it was a great sacrifice of wanting to see change. It is a group of people that said enough is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Courage And Faith

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 28, 2024

It explores the themes of courage, faith, and trust in God during difficult times, particularly when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Introduction Hi everyone, let's imagine this situation: I work at the VA, right? And I stumble upon something upsetting. I discovered that some of the bosses in our Community Living Centers, where we promise to look after our veterans, aren't doing the right thing. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rivers Of Salvation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 6, 2007

Looking at the qualities of a river, one can get a better idea of what Christ has given us in the gift of salvation.

RIVERS OF SALVATION Text: John 7:37,38 Water is a symbol of the Holy Ghost. He is an agent working to do the will of the Father and to exalt Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost convinces us of our need of Christ and the salvation that He offers. Jesus defied and challenged many of the traditions of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Generous Landowner Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015

Since when does it make sense to pay the guys hired at the last hour the same as those hired at the beginning of the day. This is the 1st of 4 sermon that consider the astounding mathematics of grace.

Introduction Aeneas’ eyes snapped open from his deep sleep. He could hear the desert winds relentlessly blowing the trees outside and whistle through the cracks and crevices of the house. Years of working as a day laborer in the vineyards taught him what these winds meant. It was the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013

Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hmmm...jewish Festivals Are Around!!! -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014

To learn lessons from Jewish Festivals which have been described as the shadow of the Coming Christ in both His First advent as well as His second Advent!!!

THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender of Festivals Oh yes, most of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Denomination: *other

A Pain Free Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Positive pain has played a major role in everything we call our blessings in time. Our life, our freedom, and our salvation are all based on the pain of others. Pain has many positive purposes in time.

If you are rich enough, you can even enjoy your own funeral. Colorado farmer Jim Gernhart proved this over and over. It all began in 1951 when he decided to rehearse his own funeral. He rented the Armory in Burlington, Colorado, hired a pastor, and had a lavish display of flowers and a good meal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Snow And Some Spiritual Lessons That We Can Glean From Snow! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 18, 2010

Snow is beautiful and is a reminder of God's great creative power; it illustrates the pure and sinless nature of Christ; snow illustrates God's word working in individuals and snow illustrates forgiveness and the covering up of that which is dirty and ugl

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to Job 37:6. 2. Last week on Thursday and Thursday night (2/11/10) North East Texas received the most snow that it had received in quite a few years. (1) Longview had received 4” to 6” on the ground by Friday morning. (2) Talco had received about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ