Sermons on Pick Up Your Cross:

Prayer Before Making Decisions

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

Discovering the true person of Jesus

Will the REAL Jesus Please Stand Up? Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 18, 2012 *** Darren Pullins READ Mark 3:7-35 The question we’re going to tackle this morning (and in our Life Groups this week) is this… Who is Jesus? That may sound like a pretty simple question to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving Up Billy Mcfarland

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010

a sermon on sacrifice

Giving Up Billy McFarland A sermon on sacrifice TCF Sermon August 8, 2010 When I was about five years old, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA, where I was born. We lived in one of those classic eastern row houses - you know, where the houses are all attached to each other kind of like a duplex, except ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Ya Gonna Grow Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 18, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 5: 1 – 14

Hebrews 5: 1 – 14 When Ya Gonna Grow Up 1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Contending For The Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

Once their is a transforming moment in our lives there must also be a time to share our faith with those who need to know Jesus as Lord instead of just Jesus as a biblical character.

Navigating the Journey #2 Contending for the faith Jude Introduction- As we continue our series Navigation the journey, I going to make a harsh statement- God doesn’t always wait till everything is good to work miracles in our lives. God isn’t limited to doing things only when things are out of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Recovery Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 20, 2021

To recover from a fall, confess your sin to the Lord, accept its consequences, and put your confidence in Him.

Bob Beasley, a pastor in Ontario, Canada, talks about the time when Rena, a three-year-old, sat with her parents during a baptismal service. It was a new experience for her, so she exclaimed, “Why he pushed that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?" Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24, Proverbs 28:13, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the difficulties, never, never give up; God has a plan for you

But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us—is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Let Your Conscience Be Your God

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007

A look at conscience through the eyes of Paul in 1 Corinthians. Its not just an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.

There’s a song in the animated film Pinocchio that speaks a carefree life to our troubled hearts. When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong. Give a little whistle! Give a little whistle! When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong. Give a little whistle! Give a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Opening up the doors of Heaven.

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Our Enemies

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 22, 2016

In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus tells us plainly to love our enemies, to do good to them, to pray for them, to bless them. If we do this we show the world what Christ showed us. that while we deserve damnation Christ showed us love and compassion.

Loving our Enemies Introduction: This week during the Republican National Convention a lot was made of the fact that Senator Ted Cruz from Texas did not endorse the Republican nominee Donald Trump, even after promising to do so earlier in the primary. During his speech at the convention he simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017

No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is This Your Time Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

The matter of destiny is something we can’t afford to treat lightly. We must carefully evaluate what our destiny choices mean, both for today and for the future and ultimately eternity.

IS THIS YOUR TIME? Luke 19:44 “…you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” You may have seen the commercials about quitting smoking where the interviewee says, “I talked to my doctor and now I see quitting in a whole new way. It was my time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Elisha Takes Up The Mantle Of Elijah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

The Holy Spirit ensures continuity in Ministry.

ELISHA TAKES UP THE MANTLE OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:9-15. 1. Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's blessing, but Elijah laid emphasis on God’s sovereignty in this matter (2 Kings 2:9-10). After Elijah was taken up, Elisha tore his own clothes into two pieces, then took up Elijah's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Matter Of Your Sin Nature – Real Or Imagined? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025

We take up the matter of the sin nature to combat an error. How do the righteousness and justice and forgiveness of God interact? Do I actually have a sinful nature causing me to sin, or is the world responsible for sinfulness?

THE MATTER OF YOUR SIN NATURE – REAL OR IMAGINED? [A]. PART 1. THE REASON BEHIND THIS A Christian wrote to me from the United States with a biblical question because she was confused with a posting by someone on Facebook. This is what she explained, [[“He said that Jesus' death on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, Mark 3:28-30, Psalm 51:5, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:13-21, Romans 7:18-20, 1 John 2:16-17, Luke 4:9-11, Psalm 91:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Will Be Done

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 16, 2007

Are these just words that we pray? Do we really want God’s will to be done? Do you understand what is involved in doing God’s will?

YOUR WILL BE DONE! Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: This morning would you stand and join me in reciting the model prayer more commonly known as “the Lord’s Prayer”. “Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done...” Wait! Stop! Did you hear what you just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist