Sermons on Take Up His Cross Daily:

The Church Is Not Your Gas Station

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

It’s about God not about us. It’s about recognizing God as Supreme, Holy, all Powerful and the source of our Salvation. That is the attitude we are to bring into this sanctuary on Sunday morning not what do you have for me today God.

The Church is not your Gas Station Psalm 96 Matthew 22:15-22 Identifying what church means to a person can include all kinds of perspectives. You might hear things like, “a church is a community of believers.” Or you might hear “a church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 20:2-6, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 17, 2014

Sermon describes why we need Pentecost because we are attracted to self centeredness, we need light bearers, we need Pentecost because of what Pentecost births.

WE Need Pentecost Again Acts 2:1-21 We need Pentecost because there are lights that attract 1. One light of attraction are Houses of Ill Repute or Houses of Disorder-ness In Dayton Ohio at a Seminary less than 1 mile there was a small city of Neon, Purple, bright lights that attracted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Apocalyptic Piety : The Destruction Of The Second Temple

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2019

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 33rd Sunday, Year C

In 70 A.D. The Roman army destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple by the use of the catapult: The Jewish watchmen cried out in their own language, “THE STONE IS COMING! “THE STONE IS COMING!” The Romans declared their innocence for the death and destruction saying that God had deserted the Temple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

Core 52 Week 30 - Dirty Hands Leadership Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020

Leading like Jesus means we're going to get our hands dirty.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4722329 • stopping to help woman with tire. • Son Jay’s insight about dirty hands. "I guess that's what a Christian's hands are supposed to look like. • likely we’ve all done similar things without much deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-37, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unstoppable Faith In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Unstoppable faith is not ordinary belief; it is a resolute confidence in God even when circumstances do not make sense.

UNSTOPPABLE FAITH IN DIFFICULT TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: Romans 4:17-21; Mark 11:22-24; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 5:7; James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. It is the invisible force that connects us to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory In The Face Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 24, 2025

Adversity is a part of life, and even the strongest believers face trials and opposition. However, God has not left us defenceless. In the midst of challenges, there is a divine assurance that we are more than conquerors through Christ.

VICTORY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:35-39 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 43:2, John 16:33 INTRODUCTION: Adversity is a part of life, and even the strongest believers face trials and opposition. However, God has not left us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David: Strength For The Cave Season

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

David didn’t remain in the cave; he drew strength from God, built alliances, wrote psalms, and prepared for greater responsibility. What you do in your cave season determines how you emerge when the season changes.

DAVID: STRENGTH FOR THE CAVE SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Weep Not

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

The story of the widow of Nain is a reminder that no situation is beyond the reach of Jesus.

WEEP NOT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:11-15 "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not." – Luke 7:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3, John 11:35-44, Revelation 21:4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of challenges that can bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliberate Choice - Abraham & Sarah

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 8, 2025

We have to make many decisions in life. One bad decision can leave behind bad repercussions. A study on a bad decision that Abraham made.

In Genesis 15: 1-6 we see how God promised Abram for a son. Vs. 6 is beautiful where it says “Then Abram believed in the Lord, and HE reckoned it to him as righteousness.” The moment Abram believed in the promises of God – it was God who reckoned Abram’s faith in Him as righteousness. But when we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Obey The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2014

In this sermon, we learn that we must obey the Gospel to be saved, and we learn how to obey the Gospel.

A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Just How You Start, It's Also How You Finish Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 15, 2001

Whether our story of starting our life with God is dramatic or ordinary, what truly counts is finishing.

[Note:  This sermon was preceded by a testimony of a person who had been an atheist and substance abuser who came to Christ through our church].   Isn’t it exciting to hear how God has changed Kevin’s life? But even as we rejoice, I know what some of you are thinking. Some of you are thinking, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Rebels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Oprah & Eckhart Tolle's: New Earth

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 8, 2008

A Christian response to Oprah’s new on-line Class with Eckhart Tolle - every Monday night on Oprah.com. The classes started March 3, 2008 and last week two million attended the class. Which is leaving scorces of confused people in it wake.

“Oprah& Eckhart Tolle’s: New Earth” Acts 17:11 Open with 8 minute video clip [“Mega Church Of Oprah.” available at www.carringtonsteele.citymax.com/page/page/5776487.htm] Oprah Winfrey is a one-woman entertainment empire and her influence extends around the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Water Baptism In The New Testament

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jul 9, 2001

A bible study outline on baptism in the New Testament.

WATER BAPTISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT I. Who is a proper candidate for baptism? Who is qualified to be baptized? Who should be baptized? A. Those that have been taught first (Matthew 28:19). B. Those that have had the gospel preached to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ