Sermons on Take Up His Cross Daily:

Heavenly Rains : Enjoying The Showers Of Blessing In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 9, 2009

1. RAIN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2. RAIN OF THE TRUTH 3. RAIN OF THE SPIRIT 4. RAIN OF PROVISION 5. RAIN OF LOVE 6. RAIN OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD 7. RAIN OF ANSWERED PRAYER

HEAVENLY RAINS : ENJOYING THE SHOWERS OF BLESSING IN OUR LIVES ***************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. RAIN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2. RAIN OF THE TRUTH 3. RAIN OF THE SPIRIT 4. RAIN OF PROVISION 5. RAIN OF LOVE 6. RAIN OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD 7. RAIN OF ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us - Nevertheless Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

Isaiah shows us that in spite of all the wickedness around us, God has a way of turning things around.

Opening Scriptures: Isaiah 8:21 – 9:1 – 7 Let me remind you that when the Bible was written there were no chapter divisions. It was not until later that chapter divisions were placed into scripture so that would could get some organization when finding passages Introduction I mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon: Faith In God’s Ways

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024

I get it, I know bad news grabs the attention and travels around the world while the good news is still in the garage. Believers can have faith and confident hope in God’s ways.

Sermon: Faith in God’s Ways Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:8-13 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13, Ezekiel 18:25-29, Mark 7:20-23, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

This Little Light Of Mine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

The sermon encourages us to be visible representations of God's love and grace, serving, sharing, and finding contentment in Him as we illuminate the world.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, seeking to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound spiritual undertaking, a mission of the heart and soul that will guide us closer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Shine, Light, Christ

The Weakest Link Pt (2) Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 23, 2003

In this second message on the weakest link we find out that there are diseases of the tongue that must be healed in order to have a strong faith walk.

The weakest Link Pt 2 We’ve discovered how the tongue is the mixer, that brings the ingredients of our faith together, We saw how Joshua and Caleb mixed faith with the promises of God, and how the rest did not. We saw that their failure to mix faith with the promises of God kept them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-3, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To See It Through!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

Obviously the qualities which make a good start possible are not identical with the qualities which see life through to the end.

The Power to See it Through Philemon 24, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Tim. 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. CONCERNING one character in the New Testament, mentioned only three times, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Apostolic

How Shall They Know?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2013

They will know we are Christians by our love.

How Shall They Know? John 13:31-35 Introduction Everyone has an opinion about love. It has been the topic of many a poem, song, novel, and ordinary conversation. For example, a Beatle’s song of what now seems eons ago says: “Love, love, love, all you need is love”. Is this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Disobey

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2014

Disobedience is an issue of misplaced trust and miguided "truth". Obedience is a matter of the heart and flows from a heart of trust and love. Build your trust in God and grow your love for God.

Why do we disobey? Have you thought about that? • Think for a moment the last time you disobeyed someone, your parents, your superior. Why did you do that? What causes it? • It couldn’t be nothing. There is always something that triggers our disobedience. God has given clear ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose Friend Are You Anyway?

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

This sermon cuts to the heart of why people act as they do (even in the church) and how to live as God truly wants us to.

James 4:1-12 "Whose Friend Are You Anyway?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle When my children were small, I loved sitting with them and teaching them the songs I learned as a child. It was wonderful to sing with them; "Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, Only a Boy Named David, This Little Light of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Unity - The Key To Strong Relationships Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

If we’re all not in unity on this issue of strong relationships, then this body cannot function to it’s fullest intent.

UNITY - THE KEY TO STRONG RELATIONSHIPS 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 July 29, 2001 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION It’s possible that some sitting here today are tired, even upset about my talking about relationships week after week.. A few might say they have strong relationships; others may say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem With Partiality Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002

Part 10 in a study on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 10 “The Problem With Partiality” Date: October 13, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2:1-9 Introduction Some have said this book of James is very similar to the book of Proverbs. They both address practical areas of the lives of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 8, 2004

1. Many times, "peace" in the OT was describing peace between people ("go in peace") 2. But in the NT, peace was something more, something deeper. There is a peace that is only available to the Christian; peace with/from God.

February 8, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. The fruit of the Spirit is...Peace! But how can we talk about peace? We are a world at war... war with terrorists... war between Jews and Palestinians... animosity between blacks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:27

Denomination: Nazarene

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Jesus was clear that he saw God’s house differently than many who were in it.

House of Prayer- Cornwall Cornwall September 4, 2004 On two occasions, Jesus called attention to the state of the worship that occurred in and around the Temple in Jerusalem. From each, we learn something of great value to us, as we gather to worship God today, here in Cornwall, Ontario, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Think About Evolution Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

This is last in a series of 4 sermons addressing current topics. This sermon addresses evolution/creation

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 4: Evolution - Read Genesis 1:1 In recent months our consciences have been shocked by what we’ve seen going on among our fellow citizens. We have seen vivid pictures of how a few of our troops have immorally treated the prisoners they were charged to guard and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Okay, We Got The Presents, Now What? Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

God gives us gifts; so what do we do now? We prepare God’s people for service so that the church may be built and we gain maturity.

Title: Okay, we got the presents, now what? Text: ephesians 4:12-13 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. Everyone loves to get presents!! • Last week, we looked at some of the “presents” that God gives us… • He gives us His grace… • That’s an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene