Sermons on Take Up His Cross And Follow Me:

The Messiah And His Descendants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 21, 2014

We are the prize that Jesus bought through his death and resurrection.

The Messiah’s Descendants (Isaiah 53:7-12) 1. A billboard posted by an atheist group in Wisconsin this season advertised, “Nobody died for your sins.” 2. Dr. George Sweeting tells of an incident in the early 1920s when Communist leader Nikolai Bukharin was sent from Moscow to Kiev to address an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Elder And His Community

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity

INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And His Voice! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 7, 2021

The Voice of Jesus is full of compassion, is convincing, teaches the truth and authoritive. Listen!

Introduction: "The Voice" is my favorite talent TV shows, especially on blind audition when its based on the voice only, and not their appearance. "The Voice of Freedom" was a radio program that made its way to the Communist European countries during WW II, but was muffled by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Cross The Line

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

There are factors that set a limit line to people in life. Many keep marching on this line but cannot cross to the other side. this message will help give you the push you need to get to the other side of life.

YOU CAN CROSS THE LINE TEXT: ACTS 3:1-10 No matter where you are now, there’s somewhere better where you can be tomorrow. Every position has its own allocation. Until your position changes, your allocation remains the same. God is set to take you to the other side of life, are you ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pathway To The Passion Pt-5 Scourging & Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

To better understand what Jesus endured for us....

Pathway To The Passion Part 5- Scourging & Crucifixion So far in this series we have looked at Jesus at the Last Supper, in the Garden at Gethsemane, Peters denial, and how his arrest and trials were illegal. Though the Gospels give us a good picture of the events of the last day of Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Mercy Is More Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2025

Since God blesses us with multiple benefits, we’re called to bless Him with wholehearted praise.

His Mercy is More Psalm 103:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill August 30-31, 2025 Have you ever caught yourself talking out loud when no one else was around? The truth is, we all talk to ourselves more than we realize. Some suggest up to 80% of people engage in some self-talk, with many doing it on a regular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me A Break!

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

Brokenness leads to Breakthrough - which leads to Breakout!

“Break” or “Broken” is a word that is very sensitive to context. - Give me a break. - Don’t break the glass. - Let’s break bread together. - Break it down for me. - You deserve a break. - I’m broke. At first glance, it seems that break takes on a different meaning in these phrases. But it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Knows Me Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

There is no place we can go where God isn’t already there.

Well… Welcome to Embrace… at all… 6 of our campuses… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and we are just so excited… that you are with us… just so thrilled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

It's Not About Me, And It Is

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 27, 2007

A Father’s Day message - fatherhood (and parenthood) is more about making me holy than making me happy

It’s Not About Me, and It Is TCF Sermon June 17, 2007 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. If there’s ever a day we dads can say what I’m about to say, with at least some authenticity to it, and without sounding like total narcissists, it’s Father’s Day. What I want to say is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And His Eyes! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 23, 2021

The eyes of Jesus saw people dying, and He saw a city rejecting Him, and He wipe away all tears, when we get to Heaven.

AS a teenager, I will never forget when our Sunday School class toured our church pastor's study room. He pointed to the picture of Jesus, behind the desk, just the face with some dark tones, and looked very old. He said to the class, "Now, want you to keep your eyes on the eyes of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Is His Place

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

This statement is made to a young pastor of a New Testament Church.

The Church Is His Place ITim.3:15-16 "But if I tarry l ong, that you mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Misunderstood God: The "Its All About Me!" God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 16, 2013

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD**: THE “IT’S ALL ABOUT ME” GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 Big Idea: Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Supporting Scripture: John 15:12-13; Romans 2:4; Philippians 4:8; 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Go! And Live Out His Love - 1 John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2025

John the Apostle tells us we know what real love is—not by looking to Hollywood, not by consulting philosophy, but by looking to Jesus Christ and His cross.

Go! And Live Out His Love - 1 John 3:16 1 John 3:16 (NLT): "We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters." Introduction If you asked the average person on the street, “What is love?” you would get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Luke 23:34, Philippians 2:3-5, John 13:34-35, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Begins With Me

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012

Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH ME Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10 One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Adventist