Sermons on Pick Up Your Cross:

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 30, 2019

Shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. Your light is the most wonderful parts of your life that reflects your special character and the way you will influence the world by sharing the love of Jesus .

What does it mean to shine your light? I believe shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. And I think “your light” is that special, unique, one-of-a-kind thing that the Lord has deposited in you to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, John 1:4-5, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Say No To Zero: Pass The Torch

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

It is easy to gradually grow cold and accept zero as the norm. We must reflect the light. Pick up the torch!

SAY NO TO ZERO… PASS THE TORCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT… GOD IS LOVE, GOD IS LIGHT… WE ARE TO LIVE OUR LIVES PURPOSEFULLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO SEND THE LIGHT… The blessed Gospel light. John 3:19 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19, John 3:16, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joshua Speaks To Us Today

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 11, 2017

Joshua picks up where Moses left off leading the Israelites from Egypt and slavery to the promised land

JOSHUA SPEAKS TO US TODAY Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 My bible shows a sub-title for this reading: The Covenant at Shechem. Okay, so where is Shechem and what is its significance. 1. Shechem is one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Israel. It is where Abraham erected an altar upon his arrival in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25, Genesis 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Portraits Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 10, 2009

1.GOD WHO GAVE HIS SON 2.THE LAMB OF GOD 3.THE GOOD SHEPHERD 4.THE BRAZEN SERPENT 5.THE SIGN OF JONAH 6.THE BREAD OF LIFE 7.THE LAST ADAM

7 PORTRAITS OF THE CROSS ******************************** OUTLINE 1.GOD WHO GAVE HIS SON 2.THE LAMB OF GOD 3.THE GOOD SHEPHERD 4.THE BRAZEN SERPENT 5.THE SIGN OF JONAH 6.THE BREAD OF LIFE 7.THE LAST ADAM THE MESSAGE 7 PORTRAITS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running From The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 26, 2009

Are we just going through the motions of being a Christian? Maybe you are sleep walking and you need awakened out of your sleep. Wake up mighty men and women and prepare for the battles that will come your way.

Going Through The Motions Romans 8:31-37 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of Thecross Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2009

The road to glory is self-sacrificing love

John 12:20-36, March 15, 2009 The Glory of the Cross What do you imagine Jesus will look like in his glory? Images that come up when you search “Jesus Glory” “Go for the Glory” – said in sports, usually means beating all the other competitors soundly. Read passage The Glory of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: *other

The Cross: The Plan Of God

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Seeing God’s plan in the cross

Intro: Who do you know that comes up with crazy plans? I can think back to my neighbor growing up. Gary Kaytor. Gary lived across the street and was 2 years older than me. Gary was the type who everything always worked out for. Gary knew how to turn every situation to his advantage. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 10, 2001

Learn about the Origin, the Operation, the Outreach and the Outcome of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 15, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from The Exchanged Life perspective.

This morning I want to take us on a journey to the cross. And I don’t know how long this journey will take for each of us to get there. As far as my leading us along the path through preaching only God knows. The travelogue will take a couple of weeks anyway you look at it. But your actual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Crown Without A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power And Control At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001

Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Matthew 26:47-54

Denomination: Baptist

Standing At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2004

Many people were there at the foot of the cross, but they did not look at it in the same way. We’re going to see through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus and John the beloved disciple.

Five more days and it will be Good Friday - the day we remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. When you come near to the cross again, what is in your mind? How do you feel? What should you do in response to such a sacrifice? On the day Jesus was crucified, many people stood watching. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This good Friday message speaks of the abandonment that Jesus expresses when God turns away from him. But it is loneliness that has meaning and purpose -- our salvation.

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross Matthew 27:45-46 Usually, we have the cross posted at the top. Today, we have it right up front, some place that it can not be overlooked. On Tuesday, as the Worship Team prepared for rehearsal someone asked about the cross. It was said that it looks so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ