Sermons on Pick Up Cross Daily:

Jesus And The Cross In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Jesus endured the cross, despising the shame (Hebrews 12:2) He surrendered his mortal body according to John 10:18, Just as he said: “No one takes [my life] away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will...” The cross is not a religious symbol but an instrument of death.

Mark 15:34-37 Jesus and the Cross in Mark Introduction: According to Mark, the "theology of the cross" (theologia crucis) is the only way to achieve glory by way of rejection and the cross as explained in the divine parabola in Philippians 2:5 by Apostle Paul. Mark is silent about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34-37

Denomination: Methodist

Views Of The Cross-Jews Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009

The cross is a stumbling block to the Jews.

Crucifixion in the Jewish Mind March 2, 2008 Views of the Cross: Jewish Understanding the Cross is vital to understanding Christ. Understanding Christ is vital to following Him. Following Him is vital to the life of a Christian. Basically if you truly want to be a Christian…you have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

A Tale Of Two Thieves

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 4, 2004

The Bible is full of contrasts. This message talks about the contrast in the two theives. They started out the same, but ended up very different. Explore the process and see how they ended up.

INTRO The Bible is an interesting book of contrasts. Among many, you have the following: Cain and Abel—the first two sons of Adam, one choosing a good path, the other choosing an evil path. Abraham and Lot—two relatives, one selflessly gives up everything for God, the other selfishly follows his ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Up A Tree?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2018

A sermon about salvation by grace no matter who you are or what you have done.

“Up a Tree?” Luke 19:1-10 “As Good as It Gets” is a 1997 comedy. In it Jack Nickolson plays Melvin Udall, a crude, obsessive-compulsive author who offends everyone he meets. But Melvin becomes enamored with Carol Connelly, a waitress played by Helen Hunt. She has seen Melvin at his worst, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Suit Up! Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 29, 2007

It’s not enough to join the team and take your position, you need to put on the equipment and learn to use it so you don’t get taken out of the game on the first play. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[Suit Up] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:17) This material was originally presented to a High School audience in PowerPoint format. If you have any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering, Carrying Your Cross And Denying Yourself.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 2, 2015

This sermon it is about suffering, and taking up our crosses, and denying ourselves, and loosing our lives. Where is the honour and hope and victory and glory in that one? Well you will be surprised!

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Today is the 2nd Sunday in lent; and the theme of today’s service is about suffering, … about taking up our crosses, … and denying ourselves, … while loosing our lives. This was a very difficult ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024

He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004

The Lord is concerned even with the most basic needs of man, and we can trust Him to provide.

Matt 6:11 Give Us Our Daily Bread Finally, we come to the part in the Lord’s Prayer that talks about us – · The next 3 concerns are all about SELF - Give us... Forgive us... Lead us... o Provision - “Give us today our daily bread…” - provision takes care of our present. Pardon – “Forgive our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Steps To Making Prayer Part Of Daily Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

Prayer begins with trusting God as our Father, centering our lives on Him, and building a simple, daily rhythm of fellowship through Christ.

If you listen close enough, right where the morning is thin and the coffee is warm, you can almost hear the first word Jesus taught us to pray: Father. Not a distant title, not a cold address, but a name full of nearness and tenderness. The kind of name a child whispers when the night is long and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2, John 14:28, John 12:44, 1 John 1:3

Topics: Prayer, Dialogue With God

Ups And Downs Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The fifth phrase of the Creed: "He descended into hell. On the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

UPS AND DOWNS TEXT: Luke 24:44-52; 1 Peter 3:18-22 We’re approaching the close of the first part of the Apostles’ Creed...the section that mostly deals with the nature of Jesus’ life and death. As I mentioned in the introductory sermon, there are several very old versions of the Creed, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

Look Up Christian Look Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 20, 2016

We must keep and eye on Heaven

“LOOK UP” CHRISTIAN “LOOK UP” Luke 21: 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: The Call Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 9, 2006

It is important to understand that God has freely given us salvation. It was paid for by the cross of Christ. Along with this salvation comes discipleship. Jesus said if you are going to be His disciple, you have to bear your cross.

Discipleship: The Call Of The Cross (Note: This message was preached at a special School of Ministry/Congress on Leadership convened in Panama City, Republic of Panama) I consider it a great privilege to be invited to be part of this School of Ministry and Congress on Leadership. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Church Of God

The 7-Ups

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 16, 2002

Your attitude determines your altitude

The 7-ups We live in a computerized world. You can do almost anything on a computer now. You can book plane flights, do your banking, order almost anything you could want, listen to music, make presentations, talk to someone halfway around the world, almost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-12, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Recognizing your sin, repent, and taking responsibility for your actions in order to experience God's grace.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about God's graciousness, the need for repentance, and the call for each of us to "man up" and take responsibility for our actions. As C.S. Lewis once said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11-23

Topics: Grace

Bearing Your Cross

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013

Life doesn't come with no crosses to bear.

MATTHEW 27:32 “BEARING YOUR CROSS” A) As we gather tonight in this auditorium, we all come from different backgrounds! * We all have different levels of education – Social orders – Training for jobs – Lot of differences I’m saying in our lives. * But then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist