Sermons on Take Up Your Cross:

The Cross

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Good Friday

Good Friday Title- The Cross Text- Romans 5:1-11 Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

At The Cross

Contributed by Steve Stewart on Oct 12, 2016

A quick but powerful sermon that ends with communion.

At the Cross 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Road To The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2012

Palm Sunday message which looks at the attitude of the people on the road to jerusalem. There were curious people, critical people, which one are you? The road to the cross should be about comitted followers doing what the Lord has called us to do.

The road to the Cross Luke 19:28-44 Matthew 21:1-11 Mark 11:1-111 Introduction- This morning we will look at the road to the cross. Jesus entering into Jerusalem and fulfilling all that God the Father wanting Him to accomplish including the death, burial, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

There's Room At The Cross

Contributed by Larry Eaton on Oct 18, 2000

VS. 6 WHEN THE LORD PRICKS YOUR HEART , ANSWER HIM.

VS. 6 WHEN THE LORD PRICKS YOUR HEART , ANSWER HIM. VS.7 let the lost & worldly man leave his sin &ungodly thoughts, the Lord will grant you a full pardon; READ PSALMS 32:1-5 VS. 8-9 GODS OMNISCIENCE IS EXPLAINED, WHILE GOD REVEALS HIMSELF THROUGH HIS WORD, HE IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE IN HIS WAYS & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Your Way Has Been Paid

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Your admission into an eternal relationship with God has been paid for. It is yours for the asking.

Your Way Has Been Paid Romans 3:21-26 I. Each of us owes a debt of sin A. All of us owe this debt v. 23, 1 John 1:8 B. The price is high Rom. 6:23 II. What is sin? A. Sin is the result of our fallen nature - Began with Adam and Eve B. What are some things God considers sin? - Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Lifting Up

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025

In Christ Jesus, no matter the prevailing conditions around you, your destiny is secured in God’s covenant of lifting and elevation.

THERE IS A LIFTING UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 22:29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.” (Job 22:29, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3; 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalm 75:6-7; Isaiah 60:1 INTRODUCTION: Life presents moments ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 22, 2008

Message on Easter as it pertains to the cross.

THE CROSS TEXT: Luke 23 (selected verses) W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 25, 2024

Based on Luke 23:26-43 - Encourages the hearers to remember why Jesus died on the cross.

“THE CROSS” Luke 23:26-43 FBCF – 3/24/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Most of you know that Thu is my main study day each week. Get out of office & go to one my favorite coffee shops & pound out the sermon for the upcoming Sunday. One of my favorite spots is Barnes & Noble. This week, walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 3:8, John 11:25-26, Hebrews 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 2, 2024

Based on Luke 23:26-43 - Challenges hearers to consider the impact of the death of Jesus on the cross.

“THE CROSS” Luke 23:26-43 FBCF – 3/24/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Most of you know that Thu is my main study day each week. Get out of office & go to one my favorite coffee shops & pound out the sermon for the upcoming Sunday. One of my favorite spots is Barnes & Noble. This week, walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 24, 2013

The cross it is the need of our soul.

Is the Cross, as the song says, "an emblem of suffering and shame ... where the dearest and best for a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2001

The cross is the central symbol of Christianity. It reminds us of humankind’s sinfulness and of God’s love and power to save us.

Sermon for Good Friday, Year C Based on Isa. 52:13-53:12 & Jn. 19:17-42 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Cross” The cross…All of us here today, along with the writers of our scripture passages from Isaiah and John; indeed, the whole world share one thing in common—the cross. We, along ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Back Our Children

Contributed by Charles Mims on Mar 9, 2001

Sermon on morality, and bringing children up with moral values. For Girl Scout Sunday.

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) 6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. We are a nation at war! Not a war of bullets and missiles, not a war of tanks and planes, but a real war nonetheless. It is a war that is fought out in the lives of our most precious ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Proverbs 22:6

Taking Care Of Business

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

Jesus told this story to establish the fact that there would be a period of time before the kingdom would be restored. The king would go away, and then one day he would return and set up the kingdom.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Luke 19:11-27 As we soon begin to focus on the Christmas season and the coming of Jesus Christ into the world over 2000 years ago, I want us to focus on the fact that our Lord Jesus will some day come again. He came the first time according to the promises of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Self Discipline

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

Christ calls the believer to take up his cross daily...

The Necessity of Self Discipline Dr. Russell K. Tardo Discipleship means discipline. The words are synonymous. That the words sound alike is no coincidence because a disciple is a disciplined one, a pupil. Even the very angels have been given responsibilities. They are given charge over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Accepts His Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2022

Jesus took up His cross willingly. Shall we?

Jesus Accepts His Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4, Matthew 26:30-56, Luke 22:43-44, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Catholic