Sermons on Taking Up The Cross:

Its Time To Take A Bath

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 30, 2004

a message of holiness

ITS TIME TO TAKE A BATH text: 1 KINGS 5:10-14 INTRODUCTION IN OUR TEXT WE SEE A MAN BY THE NAME OF NAAMAN WHO HAD LEPROSY WHICH IS A SKIN DISEASE THAT CAUSE THE SKIN TO HAVE WHITE SPOTS WITH YELLOW HAIRS WHICH WILL CAUSE THE PERSON TO ITCH, SOMETIMES IT APPEARS IN CERTAIN AREAS ON THE BODY. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Call To Take A Stand

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the importance of Christians living uniquely different lives from those in the world. Suitable for Memorial Day.

OUR CALL TO TAKE A STAND Standing on a small platform, a reader calls out names, “Michael Hyde. Donald Jackson. Jose Munoz.” The names being read were those engraved on “The Wall.” No one calls it anything else. It was once highly controversial. This was not a statue, no soldier on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

“Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Following Jesus To The Cross #4 - Power To Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the final message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days leading up to his crucifixion. This was the Easter Sunday morning message that declares the hope that we have because of the cross.

INTRODUCTION As many of us have heard, cartoonist Johnny Hart has come under a great deal of criticism for his B.C. comic strip - specifically for the strip he created for today, Easter Sunday. It depicts a Jewish menorah being transformed into a Christian cross as Jesus the last words of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Es Necesario Morir

Contributed by J. Martin on Aug 17, 2003

Habiendo Jesús mismo experimentado la crueldad de la crucifixión, ¿por qué no nos evitaría este dolor tan horrendo? ¡Jesús simplemente quiso enseñarnos que era necesario morir!

En la porción que hemos leído, Jesús dejó dicho que toda persona debía tomar su propia cruz para poder ser Su discípulo. La cruz era un castigo cruel al que podían ser sometidos los rebeldes o esclavos desobedientes. Dios mismo maldijo a todo aquel que colgaba de un madero (Deuteronomio 21:22, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love Demonstrated

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003

A look at the life of Christ on the night of His betrayal in the Garden of Gethesemane from Matthew 26.

“God’s Love Demonstrated” Matthew 26:36-44 1. Christ’s ENTRANCE into the Garden of Gethsemane in order to pray. (v. 36) Mark 14:32; Luke 22:39; John 18:1; Matthew 6:5-8; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7; Jeremiah 33:3; Isaiah 55:17 2. Christ ENVELOPED by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Example Of Christ's Suffering

Contributed by Larry Wood on May 9, 2002

Alliterated Outline of I Peter 2:21b-25

I. It Was An Undeserved Suffering (21b-22) A. He Was Sinless In His Life (21b-22a) 1. His Suffering Was A Substitutionary One For Us (21b) “...because Christ also suffered for us,...” 2. His Suffering Was A Sample One For Us (21c-21d) a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 10, 2001

A communion meditation for Good Friday.

MEMORIES INTRO.- ILL.- Paper sack with Dad’s mementos: straight razor, key fob, part of an old wallet, pocket watch, and an old pocket knife. What do these things mean? What do they represent? To some people, they wouldn’t mean much. Perhaps just some junk. But to me, they are valuable. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer Of A Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2004

This is the 14th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#14] HYMNS #17: A PRAYER OF A SUFFERING SERVANT Psalm 17 This psalm is a prayer of David¡¦s at the time he was running from King Saul; but instead of looking at this psalm from David¡¦s perspective let¡¦s look at it from the perspective of a suffering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 9, 2005

A look at Jesus and the crown that he wore here on earth the Crown of thorns.

The Crown of Thorns Matthew 27:27-29 I. Introduction A. What a Decision Pilate Had to Make! 1. He had to judge the Judge of all the earth 2. He had to decide between Christ and the crowd 3. We must each do the same B. Pilate Offered the Crowd Jesus or Barabbas 1. The Master or the murderer 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Face

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 2, 2007

The face, form and fame of the Lord Jesus.

"Many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: So shall he sprinkle many nations". 1. THE FACE OF THE LORD JESUS The Psalmist often referred to the face of the Saviour e.g. Psalm 27:8 "When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:14-15

Yo Soy El Buen Pastor Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 11, 2007

El buen pastor dio su vida por las ovejas

Yo soy el Buen Pastor Juan 10:11-15 Intro. Estos días quede horrorizado al leer una nota en el periódico. En una población muy cercana a Mérida, los vecinos del lugar quedaron atónitos cuando vieron a unos perros llevarse entre las fauces partes de un cuerpo humano. Se trataba de un bebé humano. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-15, 1 John 11:25-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Awakening: Stirring Up Our Hunger For God With Fasting

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

If we want to see an awakening take place in the church today, one of the best things we can do is to stir up our hunger for God by fasting.

AWAKENING: STIRRING UP OUR HUNGER FOR GOD WITH FASTING OPENING TEXT: “Therefore He says, Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” (Eph. 5:14, NKJV). • We need an awakening! I want a church that’s hungry for God. • I want a revival ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: *other

Basics About Basileia!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 4, 2015

Taking a 360 degree view on the word "Basileia" which in original Greek means "Kingdom".

Basics of Basileia “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after planting his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

Fuel Up With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 21, 2008

Fuel up with the Spirit

Title: Fuel up with the Holy Spirit Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 “Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God