Sermons on Remove This Cup:

Barriers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2013

Instead of removing barriers to faith, Jesus erects them. Why?

The story we have read together today is surprising in many ways. The way Jesus handles this situation is confusing, because some of the things Jesus are saying are upsetting his followers, and it seems that he does not make it easier, but harder for them. Our natural instinct is to take down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-69, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Blood Of The New Covenant

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 9, 2002

“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, ‘this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ Likewise He also took the cup after supper saying, ‘this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed f

Luke 22:14-22 Theme: The blood of the new covenant Text: Luke 22:14-22 Today is worldwide communion day and to celebrate our unity in the Body of Christ we have gathered from various congregations in the district to partake of the Holy Communion. The communion, using the elements of bread and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Justifiable Homicide

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 15, 2005

Using Paul’s design to victory through overcoming the desire of the flesh.

Scripture: Galatians 5:24 Title: “Justifiable Homicide” Introduction: This portion of Scripture demands explaining. This verse could be, at the very least, perplexing without an explanation. “THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST” – What does this mean? · The Church has been bought with the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?"

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 4, 2009

What it means to be wholly dedicated to Christ.

"What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?" Galatians 2:20 What does it mean? It means three things. 1. The man on the cross is facing only one direction. 2. He is not going back. 3. He has no futher plans of his own. To many Christians are trying to face two directions at the same time. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Father's Day

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 12, 2024

from material by Floyd McClung and John Dawson of Youth With A Mission

A PERFECT FATHER (only God!) Authority - Parents are from God. Trust - We know Who we can trust. Values - Modeled by Christ Affection - God loves us. Presence - Always there for us Acceptance - Always accessible Communication - Incarnation PARENTS IN THE LORD ARE NEEDED HEALING FROM A LOVING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 3, 2022

Let’s fast forward in time around 550 years from Daniel’s day. As we leave our time machine, we have left the ancient land of modern-day Iraq because we now find ourselves in Jerusalem. We arrive at the Mount of Olives at night, just outside the skirts of ancient Jerusalem.

Daniel’s story is in your Bible so you’ll always know hope. Hope in the Christian sense is the confident and certain expectation of future blessings and the confidence that the best is yet to come. We need a hope that a virus cannot touch. We need a hope that a divorce cannot destroy. We need a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-23, Isaiah 53:10, Mark 15:34, Luke 22:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Home Is Not One-Size-Fits-All Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 7, 2006

Heaven offers two grace filled experiences that interpret and set the agenda for all activities in Heaven: Heaven has removed all barriers, Heaven has removed all pain.

1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Rejoice In His/Our Message Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 11, 2010

As we continue in the easter series- we realize that God desires peace for us, and removes the guilt of sin, the fear of death, and gives us His presence to remove all doubt.

Concordia Lutheran Church Second Sunday in Easter, April 10, 2010 Let Us REJOICE in His/our Message! † IN JESUS NAME † As we realize that the grace, the mercy and the peace of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has created in us life as the Holy Spirit has breathed life into us, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Drink Your Assigned Up

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 6, 2018

We all have a cup to drink, know yours and drink it then see the manifestation of your greatness and glory upon your life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DRINK YOUR ASSIGNED CUP John 18:10-11 King James Version (KJV) 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer Before Battle Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 21, 2008

As we look at Jesus, see that he prayed before this battle. How do you pray as you prepare yourself, your soldiers, and your families for battle?

Prayer Before Battle By Keith J. Andrews www.chaplainandrews.com All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001.Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. http://www.chaplainandrews.com Access Everything From Sermons, to Briefings, to Daily News, and Comic Books. Most mornings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Reverent Submission

Contributed by Tim Melton on Feb 26, 2020

We are going to look at a key scripture that gives us insight into the kind of prayers that God hears.

Have you ever had a time that you have been praying with all of your heart and it seems like God is not listening? You know what you want. You are asking clearly and yet it seems like you are not being heard. Today we are going to look at a key scripture that gives us insight into the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

The Power Of God

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Aug 16, 2003

The great power of GOD displayed through different happenings in the Bible.

15And the LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. 17And I indeed will harden the hearts of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17, Exodus 14:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

From The Last Supper To The Arrest In Gethsemane.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2022

Over against and alongside the manipulation of Satan, there was another plan being worked out, this time by God. This was the plan of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is, after all, the fulfillment of the Passover.

FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO THE ARREST IN GETHSEMANE. Luke 22:14-53. “When the hour was come,” we read, “Jesus sat down with the twelve apostles.” Jesus was in complete control as He expressed His desire to share the Passover with His disciples before He suffered. “For,” He said, “I will not any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Great Peril If We Won’t Let God Answer And Remove Our Doubts.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 5, 2014

Each of us is choosing to believe God or doubt God, moment by moment, depending on what or who we are looking at, and the thoughts we are allowing to occupy our minds:

1 Our great peril if we won’t let God answer and remove our doubts Each of us is choosing to believe God or doubt God, moment by moment, depending on what or who we are looking at, and the thoughts we are allowing to occupy our minds: Matt 14:29 So He (Jesus) said, "Come." And when Peter had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational