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Taking Up Our Cross

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 14, 2024

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The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and will be delivered from its enemies at the coming hour of trial upon the world. Take up your cross and do the same.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to welcome you to this moment of shared faith, a time of communion in the Word of God. We gather here, not merely as individuals, but as a community united by the love of Christ, a love that transcends our differences and binds us together as one family ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Galatians 6:2, John 16:33, James 1:2-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

05. God's Kingdom In Action Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 9, 2023

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The world is watching the Church, especially in these days of deception, uncertainty, and darkness. How we respond to the world around us is pertinent to what we believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Two gas company servicemen were working together. The senior supervisor was spending the day training the young man as they were checking meters in a neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Brethren

"take Courage"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022

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A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

“Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Topics: Following Jesus

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 14, 2022

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What does it look like to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus?

[IMAGE] Philippine Passion Play - practice of literally crucifying people (voluntarily). The practice began in 1962 after a popular play about Jesus’ death. One man, Ruben Enaje, (as of 2019) had been hung on a cross 33 times. Many men and women have voluntarily submitted to temporary crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of A Burden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

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Let’s talk about the blessing of a burden (From Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working")

HoHum: Charley McCardle- a man I stayed with in the hospital until he died and gave me a burden to go into hospice work WBTU: Blessings come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. It’s natural to give thanks for good things: “Thank you, God for blessing me with good health.” “I’m so grateful- I got ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4, Exodus 2:12, 1 Samuel 17:26, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Really Takes To Worship Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 9, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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The call of worship on our lives requires sacrifice. Like Joshua, we can build an altar. Fifth in series of messages on Joshua

“What it really takes to worship” Joshua Ch. 8 In Joshua Ch. 7 God gave Joshua a mission. The mission was to remove sin and disobedience from within the camp. He brought everyone forward tribe by tribe, family by family, until he discovered the cheat. Achan was found to be the culprit. He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Just what does the Lord expect of us?

Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of Me

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

based on 4 ratings

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Regardless of the circumstances God has in mind what is best for me.

Genesis 18: 20-21 “And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know”. When people get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Take To Be Transformed?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 11, 2015

based on 3 ratings

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A look at the process God often uses in helping us to become the kind of people He wants for us to be.

What Does It Take to be Transformed? Genesis 32:22-32  Gladys Dunn was new in town and decided to visit the church nearest to her new apartment. She enjoyed the pretty sanctuary and the singing by the congregation, but the sermon went on and on. Worse, it wasn't very interesting. Glancing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Faith (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2017

based on 1 rating

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In continuing our series on Hebrews 11, we come to what happened between Cain and Abel. Today we'll see why Abel made a better sacrifice than Cain did.

IT TAKES FAITH (part two) Hebrews 11:4 INTRODUCTION: In continuing our series on Hebrews 11, we come to what happened between Cain and Abel. Today we'll see why Abel made a better sacrifice than Cain did. 1) It takes faith to make a right sacrifice. Hebrews 11:4, "By faith Abel offered a better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-15, 1 John 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever It Takes To Know God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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Second in a series of messages encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to grow in their walk with Jesus. This message focuses on discipleship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Colossians 2:1-7 Purpose (v. 2): My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Old And Make It New

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2024

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John learned the importance of love and he encourages every Christian to realize that fact. Obviously being with Jesus made a big difference in his life. Spend time with Jesus and it will change anyone!

Alba 6-23-2024 TAKE THE OLD AND MAKE IT NEW I John 2:7-11 Last Sunday we looked at I John 2:3-6 and found three things that help us to answer the question, “Do You Know Jesus?” There we found that keeping His commands, exhibiting His love and walking like He walked are markers that will define ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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