Sermons on Take Up Our Cross:

Lifting The Impossible From Our Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

This morning I would like to tie three principles together that are applicable for the believer when we have our backs up against the walk, so to speak spiritually. When things look a little to hard to accomplish, a little too hard to understand, a littl

LIFTING THE IMPOSSIBLE FROM OUR LIVES Matthew 17:20; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Peter 5:7 INTRODUCTION: This morning I would like to tie three principles together that are applicable for the believer when we have our backs up against the walk, so to speak spiritually. When things look a little to hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

When You’re Shut Up, Don’t Shut Up!

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 27, 2020

What do we do when shut away during coronavirus Covid-19?

When you’re shut up, don’t shut up! Acts 16:16-33 Into Being shut up, is never nice on a long term. We can do it for a while. But we like freedom. We like to walk out. Do things for ourselves. It’s one reason why being in prison is a punishment: Freedom is taken away. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-33

Our Father

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 29, 2005

Starting the Lord’s prayer

From Jack Peters Sermon web site Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mercy Of God Locks Up Death And Hades Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 8, 2025

Jesus bears the keys that have locked up “Death and Hades” so that we no longer can fear dying, so that when we close our eyes for the last time here, we can look forward to seeing Our Lord in that New Life.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same Mass every day. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Quiet Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2015

Psalm 46 is a song of hope and assurance sung as a result of tragedy. No matter what happens in our lives, God is...

Henry David Thoreau once said every writer's duty was to give “first and last, a simple and sincere account of their own life.” Most songwriters take that philosophy to heart, too. That’s certainly true with Taylor Swift. Almost all her songs have to do with break-ups with former ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1.

The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1. Our Goal is to Completely Avoid All Sin (to take sin seriously) 2. Our Failure Casts Us Upon the Ministry of Christ a. Christ our Advocate with the Father -- Jesus Christ the righteous b. Christ our Propiation -- 1) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Our Ministry" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 14, 2015

Making disciples is the ministry that every Child of god is to be part of.

At first, it seems obvious that Jesus is speaking about evangelism. But as I’ve grown in my understanding of discipleship, I have come to see that discipleship isn’t a separate thing from evangelism. I used to think evangelism came before discipleship. But I now understand the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2018

How well God knows su.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2018

God know all about us.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2018

God loves and cares for you.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Your Faith Through The Roof

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

inspired by Ct Studd

Some want to live within the sound of church and chapel bells I want to build a rescue shop within a yard of hell. Scripture illustrates the saying A typical church service People not shut out by the lack of seats but by attitudes You can see it when you visit them. The cold shoulder, The holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Dependence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2010

The Word of God teaches us that man can do nothing apart from God. As believers we are to recognize our union with Him and demonstrate our understanding of our dependence in both word and deed.

Our Dependence John 15:5 The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The words freedom and liberty do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment

The Piercings

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021

We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, John 19:34-37, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist