Sermons on Take Up Your Cross:

Cutting Corners With Untempered Mortar

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 29, 2014

Many are leaving out critical directions given in the Bible, and cutting corners as they say to avoid following the instructions given by God.

Jesus gave the directions we must follow, but few want to follow his directions to the letter. In out text passage he said if we hear him and follow the instructions given by his word we are wise builders and our (Spiritual) House will withstand the storms of this life. Today, many Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Holy Spirit Doing Today?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 1, 2014

what is the Holy Spirit doing today - this message centers on the three-fold work of the Holy Spirit as it relates to the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2..

What is the Holy Spirit doing today for a few moments on Pentecost Sunday, let's look from God's Word and see three major thing's the Holy Spirit is doing today. What is the Holy Spirit doing today, (first,second,third), He's: 1. Calling. What is the Holy Spirit doing today, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sand Transformation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 21, 2015

Sand is not too exciting. In fact it is dirty and gritty. But there is a process that can make sand into something useful and clean. It is same with our lives, when we allow the process of the grace of God to work in us and through us.

When Sand is Transformed Re 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. The children of God are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Wants To Be Heard

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

DAVID WANTS TO BE HEARD

Psalm 5 DAVID WANTS TO BE HEARD - vs.1-3 His Resignation - v.1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

“worth The Wait”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Simeon

Luke 2:25-35 “Worth The Wait” I. The Spiritual Walk of Simeon (25-27) A. His Character 25 “..the same man was just [toward man] and devout [toward God]...” B. His Comfort 25 - “...waiting for the consolation of Israel...” C. His Consecration ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Holiness

I Will Liken Him Unto A Wise Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

a wise man

Matt 7 v 21 - 29 The Great Delusion 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. The Great Decision 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Holiness

The Measure Of A Ministry

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2017

I used this as farewell sermon upon leaving a pastorate.

"The Measure of a Ministry" Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Let's see what is revealed in the text: I. Paul's Tenure Two things standout; First, is his longevity and second is his labor. Paul spent more time in Asia Minor and Ephesus in particular than any other place of ministry. Verse 31 tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #2 Where Will You Live Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

To be useful for God we must choose wisely where we will live. God wants us statiegically placed.

I Will Live In-Between #2 Where Will You Live (Genesis 12:1-8) ~ Intro: Sail boat story of me as a kid… As the boat began sinking I placed myself in a place so I would live, as close to on top of my friend’s head as I could get. Unfortunately, this almost drowned him, it’s amazing how strong ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of A Father's Love

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The awesome love and forgiveness of a Father for his wandering son and the contrast between a repentant sinner and a self-righteous older brother.

TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of A Father's Love

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Risking All On God

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

Where Do We Turn in Times of Danger?

Introduction A. Ezra and His People Were in Danger (1) They experienced anxiety at the river Ahava (2) They had reasons to fear their lives. B. We All Pass Through Worrisome Periods of Danger (1) We experience anxiety over our adversaries: demons, disease,depression (2) Anxiety robs us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Essential Article Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2016

Death is not the end.

AN ESSENTIAL ARTICLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees, the ruling class in the Jerusalem Temple, flatly denied the resurrection of the body (Luke 20:27). They failed to find this teaching in their only authoritative Scriptures, the five books of Moses (Genesis to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My God Is Infinite And Omnipotence

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 3, 2017

God can do anything we will let him do.

MY GOD IS INFINITE AND OMNIPOTENCE Job 42: 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Psalms 115: 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Luke1: 37 For with God nothing shall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy Of The Divine/Human/Believer Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016

God is intimate with His creation. God is very intimate with the Believer. In the intimacy of the divine and the believer there is fellowship and dialogue. It is this intimacy with the living God that makes the believer unique in the world.

3. Intimacy of the Divine/Believer “… all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us … ” (Joh 17:21). Intimacy is closeness in a relationship. Intimacy opens the door of the heart, so that the other person feels accepted and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Lessons From A Crowing Rooster

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 21, 2016

God will use any means He chose to reach mankind; even a crowing rooster.

Introduction: God has been using animals since creation. He used a dove to conduct a flood check. He used a raven to feed the prophet. He used clean and unclean animals to teach about election. They came to Noah instinctively as chosen by God. He used a donkey to give a word of warning. He used a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist