Sermons on Pick Up Your Cross:

Near The Cross — Far From The Blood Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.

INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ A-Rose Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

This message can be summed up in the words of the hymn - "Sweet rose of Sharon, blooming for me, Jesus it is the emblem of Thee."

TEXT "I am the rose of Sharon". INTRODUCTION Roses are the most popular flower on Valentine’s Day. They are an expression of love. Not many people would give a dandelion or a daffodil to their beloved! Just as the rose is a token of earthly love, the rose of Sharon is a token of heavenly love. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1, Song of Songs 4:1-12

From Now On

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

You may possess resources, something that could nourish and help others. But if it is hoarded and boarded up, that stuff will spoil, stain, smell and be utterly pointless.

2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 From Now On Intro: A young woman went to her pastor and said, “Pastor, I really need your advice in dealing with the sin of pride. I come to church Sunday after Sunday and I can’t help to think as I look around that I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 26, 2002

Calling people to a deeper commitment to God and each other on our 91st Anniversary Commitment Sunday.

Commitment Sunday February 11, 2002 The Cross of Commitment Luke 9:23 It may be hard to imagine the renowned theologian J.I. Packer sitting in a hot tub, but that is where he is when he makes this quote: “The other day ...as I sat there savoring hot tubness, cracking small jokes and adjusting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

Come To The Cross

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 15, 2016

An invitation to come to the cross should be ore than just an invitation to take something away. This is an invitation o bring something, when you come.

Come to the Cross 2 Corinthians 5:21 PLAY Video following the offertory prayer I want to invite you to come to the cross this morning and consider what the death of Jesus means for you, and for your world. If you accept my invitation to come to the cross this morning, I don’t want you to come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 10, 2005

Letting go of our old perceptions in order to reach our destiny

CROSSING JORDAN Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Crossing Over

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008

Seven stepping stones to a new level with Christ. This message helps believers move beyond just the fact that Christ has saved them from the bondage of sin. Now He beckons them to cross yet another river to enjoy the abundant life.

Many of us have many camp stories Camping does a body good…unless you’re a friend of Bobby...listen to his letter he sent home from camp. Illustration: Bobby’s Letter From Camp: Dear Mom and Dad, Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and are worried. We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 20, 2015

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Peace of the Cross John 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceCross.html We're backing up to chapter 17 in John's Gospel to cover something we missed. Last time we began studying the trial and torture of Jesus, leading up to Calvary's cross. But the victory wasn't to be completely won on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Crossing The Line

Crossing The Line Judges 6:1 & 6 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 6 And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD. I have been hearing ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Centered On The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 3, 2005

As Christians our lives are meant to be centered on the cross

Centered on the Cross Selected Passages October 2, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I grew up near a small town called Centerburg. When I was growing up, Centerburg was the home of the local mill where we purchased feed for our animals. It was home to the pharmacy where my grandmother got her ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Crossing Over

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Oct 30, 2024

JOSHUA 3:1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.

CROSSING OVER Can you think of a day that you waited for with great anticipation? Christmas morning? A Family Vacation? Your Wedding Day? Maybe it was a day that you anticipated with great excitement. Maybe it was day you anticipated with great anxiety (The fear of the unknown, like the day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You At The Foot Of The Cross?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. And the reading seemed to be odd. Instead of a reading about the glorious majesty of Christ, we see Christ at His lowest point, the cross. It ends up, that since the glory of Christ is t

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us into Paradise. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the history of the church, devoted men and women of God have experienced visions and dreams that have given them what felt like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016

We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, Judges 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 4, 2025

There is a cost involved in everything we do. It even cost us something to follow Jesus and yes, there is a cost even for The Cross

Introduction: Counting the Cost Some things in life are easy to say but harder to live out. I remember a young firefighter in training. He was passionate, excited, and couldn’t wait to get out there and fight fires. But during a live burn drill, the flames got hotter than he expected, the smoke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational