Sermons about Take Up The Cross

The Willingness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 10, 2017

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Jesus example calls us to display the willingness of the cross in our daily lives.

The Willingness Of The Cross Text: Phil. 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott, said, "I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Who Are You At The Foot Of The Cross?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

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This was the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. And the reading seemed to be odd. Instead of a reading about the glorious majesty of Christ, we see Christ at His lowest point, the cross. It ends up, that since the glory of Christ is t

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us into Paradise. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the history of the church, devoted men and women of God have experienced visions and dreams that have given them what felt like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2018

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All 4 gospels tell us the story of Barabbas (but we never learn the names of the other prisoners to die that day). Why? What is it about Barabbas that was so important that Scripture tells us his name?

OPEN: Someone once noted that Jesus borrowed just about everything he had while on earth. He borrowed a place for His birth, a house to sleep in, a boat to preach from, an animal to ride on when He entered Jerusalem, a room to meet privately with His friends for the Last Supper, and a tomb to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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what it cost you to be Christian

THE COST OF THE CROSS Years ago when I was in the College, accommodation on campus was very scarce. It was very difficult to get accommodated throughout one’s study period. But no sooner I stepped into the University that I learnt from “satellites’ that it was possible to get accommodated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Up, Filling Up

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 5, 2006

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to look at Ruth’s commitment to go with her mother-in-law that can help us in learning how to better commit to God

Outline: Commitment begins with a Decision Commitment continues with Actions Commitment is complete with Resolve Introduction: Funny Illustration Robert Turner told a story about a hen and a pig who became very good friends. One seldom saw them apart. One day as they strolled about the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why The Cross? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 19, 2020

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Why did Jesus have to die? What does the Resurrection mean to me?

Most of you know the Easter story; We know the timeline: Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday – riding on a donkey and everyone singing and praising God, shouting Hosanna and waving palm branches. Jesus taught the people daily in the temple while the religions leaders plotted His death. On ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 8:21, Psalm 14:2-3, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 7:15-20, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:8, John 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Cross!

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

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A sermon that looks at the cross and it’s impact on our lives.Concludes with a little poem that you might find helpful - I wrote it so it isn’t Wordsworth.

The surprising Cross We live in the twenty first century. There are things that we value in this culture and things that we don’t. One of the most least desirable things to have in your neighbourhood is a prison. Nothing is more likely to drop your property values than the building of a prison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glorying In The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

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To glory in the cross means to place our full trust and confidence in what Christ has done.

GLORYING IN THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 – “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 53:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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Glory of the Cross (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Galatians chapter 6 verse 14. • 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 18 Ill: • In Hereford, there is a little village called Bredwardine’; • Like many villages it contains an old Anglican church. • For many years on the altar of that church stood a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Brethren

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

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Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017

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The cross makes us right with God again.

The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Cross The River Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005

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This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

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Remember Me!

October 31, 2020 Last week’s sermon on Zacchaeus was to be the last in this series until my friend and I read the book, “Surprised by Love” by Elizabeth Viera Talbot on a recent vacation {thoughts on this sermon come from the chapter, “The Assurance”}. To what lengths would you go to ransom your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Superiority Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2017

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Only those who accept the cross of Christ as the payment for their sins will receive eternal salvation.

The Superiority Of The Cross Text: Heb. 9:11-28 Introduction 1. "In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Methodist

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