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Take Up Your Cross Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of metaphorically taking up our cross as Jesus did, understanding that it signifies enduring difficulties in life, and seeking strength from God to persevere.

Good morning church, it’s great to see you all again as we continue in our series ALL-IN. Last week we kicked things off talking about the first of Jesus’ 3 commandments in our main passage from Matthew 16:24. To “deny yourselves” is the first command. And today, we’re going to take it one step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Cross Bearing, Perseverance, Self-Denial

Sermon Series: All In

The Cross Is Our Miracle

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Aug 7, 2022

What legacy will you leave your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren? How about leaving a legacy of Faith? A spiritual diary. A Treasure to your loved ones souls.

What legacy will you leave your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren? Do you ever think about it? Lots of boo coo bucks? Acres and acres of land, a fancy house, a nice boat, a neat car, a Harley Davison motorcycle, OR … a simple, little diary filled with your faith journey, your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"Your Will Be Done” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2019

A consideration of our Lord's struggle in Gethsemane.

Jesus was about to face the cross. To prepare for what He knew He must do, He retreated to Gethsemane’s garden with His disciples. He had them sit at a certain place and then the three who were closest to Him went a little farther into the garden. As they walked, He said, “My soul is overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Final Answer

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001

The cross is God’s gift of a second chance to us with a guaranteed lifeline. Which of the two criminals that Jesus was crucified with are you like? What will your final answer be to Jesus?

Is That Your Final Answer? Luke 23:32-43 I am amazed at what becomes popular in our culture sometimes. ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" became a huge hit about a year and a half ago. Regis Philbin is now a household name. Phrases like, "Is that your final answer?" have become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Is Your Son…

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 26, 2017

Reflections on Jesus’ words to Mary and John from the cross

At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish hearing, Now at length the sword had pass’d. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

Pick Up A Towel, Not A Title

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 3, 2017

In our text we find Jesus setting an example for us when he washed the feet of his disciples—an example of Servant Leadership.

TITLE: PICK UP A TOWEL, NOT A TITLE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:3-9 / 12-17 We continue our “MARCH TOWARDS CALVARY” this morning and visit a scene that began to unfold the NIGHT IN WHICH JESUS WAS BETRAYED. I lift as a thought this morning – Pick Up a Towel Not A Title. What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011

There are three types of people that respond to the truth, which kind are you and are you willing to take the next step in your journey with Christ?

“Crossing the Line” John 6:60-71 Introduction… Have any of you seen the old Disney film, “Davy Crocket”? It is one of my all-time favorites. There is a scene in that movie, at the Alamo, when Col. Travis draws a line of the ground and asks the men that want to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey To The Cross

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

How far is it to the cross? Its the distance from your knees to the floor. Thats how far.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS Matt 27:36 36 And sitting down they watched him there; There are some who come to the Cross in the early part of their lives, and who, in relinquishing themselves to its protection in the dew of their youth, are saved from much of the world’s suffering and shame. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Round Draft Pick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010

A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28

Ezekiel 1: 1 – 28 ‘First Round Draft Pick’ 1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

3 Strikes And You're Out!

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002

A Palm Sunday message that relates the fact as a Christian we would rather think of the cute and safe vision of a babe in the manger rather then the gruesome and brutal death that Jesus suffered.

Sermon Title: 3 Strikes and You’re Out! Scripture: Luke 19:29-44 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - March 24, 2002 Scripture Introduction: It would come only natural to preach about the triumphant entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the day the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: *other

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 1, 2007

A reading of Ephesians 1:15-2:10 shows you how the power of the cross impacts your life.

Subject : The Cross Text : Ephesians 1:15-2:10 Theme : The Power of the Cross Introduction : Power is a word much loved by us. Who doesn’t love power? We know that those with power have influence. Whether physical, political, financial, military or spiritual power we often find a strong ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Picking What You Planted

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Sowing and Reaping

Picking, What You Plant (GAL. 6:6-8) INTRO: In my life time I’ve eaten a lot of taters and beans In fact I’ve grown a lot of taters, and I’ve grown a lot of beans. But I’ve never raised beans from a tater plant, nor have I ever got taters from a bean bush. If fact, I found that 99% of the time you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wonderful Day, Pick 3

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2017

Have a wonderful day is all about choices. Pick three attitudes and build a wonderful day. PATIENCE, JOY AND THANKSGIVING.

WONDERFUL DAY, PICK THREE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a plummet, or plumb bob in my hand. (Lowe’s has real cheap.) TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Picks Up The Tab

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 20, 2002

When God’s people are suffering they don’t always know how to pray. Thanks to God’s gracious promise that the Holy Spirit prays on our behalf!

I have many fond memories of my late grandmother. One of my favorites was the way she always argued about who would pay the bill at the restaurant. It would never fail. I’d invite her out to lunch and we’d have a nice visit together until the waiter brought the bill. It was as if my grandma grew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran