Sermons on Take Up His Cross Daily:

The Fruit Of Their Character Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ,

The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 7:16-20). This simple yet powerful metaphor offers insight into the nature of true discipleship and the characteristics that distinguish those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Raised To Walk Anew Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 2, 2024

What is so significant about becoming a Christian? The significance is found in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? But what does that have to do with you? Everything! Why . . . because


I. What happened to Christ happened to you. A. Christ took your place. He died as you and you arose with Him. You were crucified with Christ and you have been raised with Christ. You were raised to walk in newness of life. Therefore, when you become a Christian, you die to your old life and gain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show God Gratitude

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024

This is Bel Aire's Thanksgiving Service with 3 of our Mission Churches.

Series: Thanksgiving [2024] SHOW GOD GRATITUDE Luke 17:11-19 Song: "Enemy’s Camp" Song: "Can You Believe" Song: "Look What The Lord Has Done" Welcome & Prayer Baptism Songs: Filadelfia Praise Team Luke 17:11-19 (English and Spanish) Introduction: What an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Christians' Evil Words Against Righteous Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

Carnal Christians use their words to tear down and destroy their fellow believers

As believers, we are called to love one another and to edify each other with our words (Ephesians 4:29-32). However, in many cases, carnal Christians use their words to tear down and destroy their fellow believers, particularly those who are righteous and committed to living a godly life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Acts 6:8-15

That's Good! (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 3, 2018

Last week I talked about how God is good but we are not. But we can be declared good through Christ. If we have been born again there are some things we need to be doing. We need to discern what is good and then we need to do what we know is good.

Recap: Last week I talked about how God is good but we are not. Most people think they are good but that's because they're using the wrong standard of measurement. Rick Warren writes, "Goodness can only be measured by God. God is the standard of goodness. If we compare ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:3-4, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 12:9, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 4:17, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Church- Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2003

One of the purposes of the church is to Worship God

INTRODUCTION  Purpose Driven Church. What drives the church? Are we tradition driven? Are we personality driven? Financially driven? Program or building driven? Event driven? Seeker driver?  Explain the reason for having a purpose.  The starting point for every church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America Oh America

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

Look around you today it seems that there is a parallel between Jerusalem (Israel) and America.

America Oh America Lamentations 1:1-8 Monte T. Brown March 22, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude Last Saturday we watched the movie Fireproof. In that movie, we learned the importance of fireproofing your marriage. However, in life ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In The Final Days

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

According to 1 Peter 4:7 there is a way to live in these days that will help us to be successful and victorious

How to Live in the Final Days I. INTRODUCTION a. The letter Peter wrote to the Christians that were once gentiles y not so many with the Jewish background. He writes to “foreigners” but not of a geographic place but “foreigners” in their own land due to the decision they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28 - 3:21) Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall complete our survey of Joel by reading 2:28-3:21... a. With attention to the prophetic element of this passage b. Offering comments concerning its interpretation

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28-3:21) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on Joel, we saw that... a. Joel’s prophecy was occasioned by a plague of locusts - 1:2-4 b. He proclaimed the plague as a warning from God - 1:15-16 1) If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Incompatibility Of Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Dark cannot co-exist, we must flee from the darkness of this world and cling to the light of the Gospel.

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 6, 2009 Date Preached: January 7, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: The Incompatibility of Light and Dark Sermon Text: 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say, "We have fellowship with Him," ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Publius Chief Official Of Malta

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show practice of hospitality of CHRISTians is important to give gifts and supplies to a workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: Acts 28:7-10 (New Living Translati

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show practice of hospitality of CHRISTians is important to give gifts and supplies to a workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: Acts 28:7-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Near the shore where we landed was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Our Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our life is only CHRIST and no one else. IV. TEXT: Acts 17:28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For in Him we live and move and exis

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our life is only CHRIST and no one else. IV. TEXT: Acts 17:28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For in Him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have A Soul

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2022

New research findings in Science and Medicine now support the Bible's statement that we have a soul, not just a body. People must know this so they can make correct decisions about where they will spend eternity.

YOU HAVE A SOUL OPENING ILLUSTRATION Get 4 kids to front. Turn off lights. Shine flashlights thru hands. You can see the bones inside the skin. “WE HAVE SOMETHING INSIDE!” We know this also because of Xrays and ultrasounds. But today I want to talk about something else we have inside: a SOUL & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Matthew 15:26, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strait And Narrow Sermon Iv: Christians Enjoy The Time Of Their Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians pray about everything as they enjoy the time of their life under the influence of the Spirit of God.

CHRISTIANS ENJOY THE TIME OF THEIR LIFE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD My mama’s grandfather clock went “tick-tock” all day and all night. Either you adjusted to it or lost your sanity! When mama kept my little niece while my sister was at work, at naptime mama tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-21

Work Of Thy Hands

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 30, 2020

Work exists before man. The creation of man and other things were the handiwork of God and they were good. What a pity! Today’s man has a wrong perception about work for the sake of instant reward, personal gain or interest.

I. In general term, work is an activity, task, duty, responsibility or assignment. When something is created, done or made, work is said to have taken place (Genesis 1:11, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25-27). Work is done to achieve a particular outcome or result which oftentimes is either positive or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8, John 5:17, Ecclesiastes 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal