Sermons on Shaking Up:

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

Jim Eliot, once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose” . And Jesus says something similar in this morning's Gospel reading

Lk 14:25-33 Take up your cross and follow me Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani people in Ecuador - once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep To gain that which he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Anglican

Pick Up Your Shovel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Highlight the importance of obedience and faith in God, emphasizing that His blessings often come in unexpected ways and His plans are infinitely greater than ours.

Good morning, family. I'm so glad you're here with us today as we dive into God's word together. Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating passage from 2 Kings, which is a perfect reminder that God's blessings often come in unexpected ways, and just how crucial obedience and faith are in our walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16-19

Topics: Unexpected Blessings

Rise Up, Young Believers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

A rallying cry for young Christians to stand up and make a positive impact in their surroundings.

There is a call for Christian youths to arise and make a mark on their context. Today, we will explore the story of Josiah from the Bible and draw lessons for our own lives. Let us examine how we can respond to the challenges in our society and take our rightful place as young Christians. Josiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21

Topics: Youth Empowerment, Christian Faith

Take Up Your Cross Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus calls us to take up our cross, which means embracing the pain, loneliness, and partnership that comes with following Him. The journey may be difficult, but the reward is worth it.

Today, we're gonna talk about something taking up our crosses, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let's dive into the message. You know, life can be pretty hard sometimes, right? Jesus actually told us that we'd face some tough times. Check out what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Discipleship, Spiritual Sacrifice, Divine Love, Redemption

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 25, 2026

In a world that tells us to put ourselves first, Jesus calls us to something deeper — a life of surrender, courage, and true freedom. What does it really mean to take up your cross today? Let’s explore that together

Introduction: Following Gets Real Up until this point in Mark’s Gospel, following Jesus has felt exciting. Crowds. Miracles. Teaching that stirs hearts. People are curious. Hopeful. Drawn in. But right here (Chapter 8) — everything changes. This is the moment where Jesus stops talking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Lift Up Your Head

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Mar 8, 2026

A biblical framework for interpreting modern conflict through prophecy, covenant, and the sovereignty of God.

LIFT UP YOUR HEADS The Ontological Truth of What We Are Watching Pstr Matthew Faure (BDiv) 8 March 2026 History is covenantally structured. That single claim, if true, carries a consequence that the Western church has largely refused to bear: that modern conflict must be interpreted prophetically ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:9-28, Genesis 16:10-12, Genesis 21:8-12, Ezekiel 38:1-6, Ezekiel 38:18-23, Daniel 8:20-22, Zechariah 12:2-3, Zechariah 14:1-3, Isaiah 46:9-10, Romans 11:1-29, Galatians 4:21-31, Mark 13:7-8, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Towards Easter: Lifted Up

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 11, 2026

The “lifting up” of Jesus was an actual event which has great theological meaning. The death of Jesus on the cross… His being “lifted up”… means much to our souls.

TOWARDS EASTER 2026: LIFTED UP JOHN 12:20-36 #easter2026 INTRODUCTION… The “Lion King” Lift (p) When I was a teenager, my very first job was at the Wagon Wheel Theater on a US Army base in Baumholder, Germany. I worked at the theater in my junior and senior year of high school. The years I did ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, John 8:23-30, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up & Keep On Moving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores depression through biblical narratives, emphasizing God's guiding hand and the possibility of finding hope and strength in Christ amidst despair. Key

Welcome, beloved friends, to this shared time of reflection and inspiration. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We gather in the name of Jesus, who, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, has called us together to seek solace, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, Psalm 34:17

Topics: Overcoming Depression

The Lifter Up Of My Head

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 31, 2025

God is the one that can lift a man from the ground level to greater heights in all areas of life.

THE LIFTER UP OF MY HEAD Study Text: Psalm 3:1–3 Introduction: - To lift the head is to restore dignity, honour, confidence, visibility, and authority. - A bowed head speaks of shame, rejection, disgrace, limitation, and defeat. - David cried in Psalm 3:3: “But thou, O LORD, art a shield for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Burn Out? Or Burned Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2026

Often we find the storms and trials overwhelm us. Look at David's lesson at Ziglag. He encouraged himself.

BURNED OUT? OR BURNED UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BURN OUT? BURNED UP? I CRY WHEN I THINK OF THIS STORY? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN? Many years ago I pastored in a mission work in the mountains. I was the head of the volunteer Chaplain ministry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 29:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 Shoe Of Judgment

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2009

Throwing or shaking shoes is a Middle Eastern insult with biblical roots.

The Shoe of Judgment Psalm 60:8 Feb. 18, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A On December 14, 2008, our former President made a farewell address to the land that was liberated from Saddam Hussein. 1 He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fools Can't Stop A Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

There are times in our lives when we make a mess and create spiritual chaos. On occasions like this God will step in and shake us up because our foolishness cannot stop the sovereignty of God.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 12:1-24 “Fools Can’t Stop A Sovereign God” Solomon the King is dead. Now it is time for a new king – Rehoboam the son of Solomon is the next in line. Rehoboam the Son of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Is When God Shows Up

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Revival is When God Shows Up

Isaiah 64 Revival is When God Shows Up This chapter, was written, to a people carried away into captivity. Psalm 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 1. The Prayer 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

When Brought Low - Look Up

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 16, 2001

As the dust settles and the fires subside in New York, how do we face this calamity? How do we face any the great calamities of life? Psalm 46 offers us God’s answer.

WHEN BROUGHT LOW – LOOK UP (PSALM 46) On the first day of the invasion of Normandy, 1500 American soldiers were killed. At Pearl Harbor, 2500 Americans were killed. At Antiteham or Sharpsburg, 4700 Americans were killed during the Battle of Bloody Angle. Throughout American history, the Battle of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Baptist