Sermons on Pick Up Cross Daily:

Get Up And Go

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

What do you want healed? If you stand up and walk, Jesus will guide you into the healing that is already planned and waiting for you.

People have been looking for quick fixes for what ails them since the beginning of time. Every time someone announces a new discovery, hundreds and thousands of people go chasing after the magic potion, the pot of gold, the secret formula that will make all their dreams come true. When Columbus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter! Wake Up!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2016

In the 12th chapter of Acts we see the deliverance of Peter from the hand of Herod. It is an amazing deliverance. James is executed and Peter delivered. Both were ready to die. Shouldn't we be as well?

Acts 12:1-19 (As people look up this Scripture briefly explain the first phrase in the first verse ...) The first verse says, “It was about this time …” The events leading up to Chapter 12 Stephen is martyred Great persecution breaks out Believers are scattered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Lift The Savior Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores recognizing Jesus' majesty, amplifying His message in our lives, and inspiring others towards a relationship with Him.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to unwrap the divine mysteries, to soak in the profound wisdom, and to be stirred by the life-altering truths that God, in His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Lift Jesus

When God Says Go Up, Then Go Up

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To show that GOD wants us to give good things in this world and in this life, just follow and obey Him. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the

I. EXORDIUM: Are you improving your life? Yes. Because of GOD not of me. Philippians 4:13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 3: Investigating The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006

friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling cr

CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 3: Investigating the Cross [Before the message each week, a CSI style drama was performed to examine that weeks evidence] Last Two Weeks – Investigated the Betrayal of Judas / Learned -Betray Ourselves Investigated the Trial – Pilot’s ignored the Truth about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Suit Up 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2017

We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need to suit up! If we don’t suit up and enter the fight we will lose everything! We may not see the war with our natura

Video Introduction: Clip from Glory before the men go into battle wingclips.com Sermon Series: Suit Up! Thesis: We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need to suit up! If we don’t suit up and enter the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004

to encourage the church to make children’s ministry a priority and to encourage parents

Train Up a Child Deut 6:4-7 Primary Purpose: To talk about the responsibility of parents and the church to raise up their children to a mature faith in Christ. When I first met many of you, I talked to you for a little bit about what some of my goals are for the church. I mentioned prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Up Appearances Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 9, 2010

Do we equate the things we love about our Churches with the authority of Scripture? You bet we do.

What is the most authoritative part of the Bible? Is the New Testament the most authoritative part of the Bible? The New Testament is the New Covenant that Jesus Christ gave to us, that sure is a powerful thing. Could the Gospels be the most authoritative part of the Bible, because they are about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wake Up Call

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 17, 2004

Jesus’ challenge to make His Father’s House a house of prayer

Stody 18-01-04 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple The theme of this morning’s service is the challenge of Jesus. And we are looking in particular Jesus’ challenge to make God’s Temple a House of Prayer. 1. Gentle Jesus meek and mild Our reading this morning blows a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Anglican

Lifting God Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals seeking solace, but as a collective body, unified in our love for the Lord, our Savior. We are here to lift our voices in praise, to proclaim His glory, and to bear witness to His unending love. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:11, Psalm 96:9, Isaiah 12:5, Luke 19:40

Topics: Praise, Worship

Set Your Mind On Heavely Things

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

Keep your focus on Jesus, and things above

The bible tells us that in the Last days, people would be lovers of self,proud, blasphemers,, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,,,,,, calling evil good, and good evil What can we do? LOOK UP ,,, keep our minds on spiritual things, not earthly things. 2 Cor. 4:18 While we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

Jesus meets our deepest needs with forgiveness and healing, responding to faith—both ours and others’—with love greater than we can imagine.

If you listen closely, you can almost hear the shuffle of sandals and the rustle of robes in that little house in Capernaum. The room is stuffed shoulder-to-shoulder with people who showed up hungry for more than bread. They want words that mend, a voice that understands, a touch that makes all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Topics: Faith, Perseverance

Align Your Life: Godly Ethics For Daily Use Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2011

ligning our life with God’s wisdom means integrating godly principles into who we are; we must be alert, catch ourselves, and evaluate choices in light of these principles.

Align Your Life: Godly Ethics for Daily Use (Proverbs 18:5-9) 1. It is getting old, spending time in the basement because of tornado warnings. 2. Then there is the rain the strange change is temperatures. The weather through much of our nation has been difficult to contend with. At last count, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible