Sermons on Pick Your Cross:

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

What's Really In The Way

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

With a huge cross on the platform which the worship team had to 'work around', the question of the day was stated in the title of this message. For us, "Is the cross or the culture in our way?"

What’s Really In the Way Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 16:24 (This message was preached with a 10 foot cross place in the center of the platform area. The worship leader and band had to work around it & the choir was behind it) • Several years ago a pastor friend told me a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Too Great To Ignore Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 3, 2022

Why neglect your salvation? Consider what God did to pay the price of your salvation. The precious blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross when he died for you, the just for the unjust to bring you back to God. Your salvation is too great to ignore.

In 1888, Alfred Nobel the inventor of dynamite awoke to read his own obituary in the newspaper. Actually Nobel’s brother Ludvig had died from a heart attack, but there was mistaken identity and the obituary was written about him instead. “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus.

THIS BLOOD . . . TEXT: Colossians 1:20-23 Colossians 1:20-23 -- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commission Smermission

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

This is a sermon for Missions Sunday

Commission Smermission Mark 16:15-20 What is missions? Who are missionaries? Why do we send them? A mission by definition is an assignment, a task, a calling or purpose Specifically missions is the task of reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ So who are missionaries? These are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Forgiven Your Brethren? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 22, 2019

If we truly understand and receive the meaning of God's work through the Cross; the least we can do is to forgive one another out of gratefulness for his mercy.

God, in his infinite mercy, never disconnected from his creation. The disconnect came into play due to our disobedience; whether we prefer to blame Adam for the fall of mankind or ourselves since we manage to come up with a few poor choices here and there. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:31, Romans 3:23

His Kind Of Love

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 6, 2016

Declares the nature of Christ's love

“His Kind Of Love” John 19:25-30 David P. Nolte A little boy wanted a cookie but his mother said “No.” He said, “I only like you when you give me cookies.” She said, “You only like me when I give you cookies?” He agreed and she said, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Greatest Price Ever Paid”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus bore our sin in His boy on the cross and suffered in our place.

1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 33)? The Bible says a thick darkness covered the land for three hours, from noon until three in the afternoon, when the sun would ordinarily be at its height and shining its brightest. Some have supposed this darkness was from an solar eclipse a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

"The Safest Place: In The Hands Of The Father” - The Seventh Word Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 9, 2026

“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” (Luke 23:46) “The Eternal Gospel”

________________________________________ “The Safest Place: In the Hands of the Father” The Seventh Word of Jesus on the Cross “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” (Luke 23:46) “The Eternal Gospel” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Final Word from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus has the spoken authority over death, disease and every other aspect of life. So why do we hesitate seeking his face?

Jesus Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood Luke 8:43-48 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the better known examples of where Jesus heals a woman and next week we will see him restore life to a young girl. Attention: Notice please as Jesus responds in these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:48

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Passion

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 27, 2004

This is a response after viewing the movie "The Passion" and it’s call to reap the harvest af those who will be viewing it.

Sharing the Passion 2/26/04 John 4: 27-38 As I thought about what to preach on this morning I found myself all week thinking about the movie most of us went to see Tuesday night. Now I wanted to make sure that it was God giving me the message and not just the everyday talk. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: *other

Boasting In The Most Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

You Are Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2019

As Christ had gone down into His baptism of death, so the communicant in the moment of baptism was “buried,” as Christ had been in the grave. Then he “rose” into “new life,” as Christ had risen on the first Easter Day.

11/5/18 Tom Lowe IVB2: You are Made Alive in Christ (Col. 2:13-15) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 2, 2022

Jesus said go and make disciples. Your task as a disciple is to make disciples. You are to become a fisher of men. Jesus expects nothing less than total obedience.

Charles Sheldon wrote a challenging book called In His Steps. In this book Henry Maxwell is the pastor of First Church Raymond. A visitor about 33 years old out of work walked to the front of the church and asks what does it mean to follow Christ? He collapsed and died three days later. A group ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist