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The Stewardship Of Life Series
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005 (message contributor)
Summary: This is the first part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of life that God will hold us accountable for.
“THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE”
Matthew 16:24
1. The INVITATION. (v. 24a)
Then Jesus said unto His disciples, If any man come after Me
Matthew 7:13-14; 11:28-30; 22:9; Mark 8:34; 16:15-16; Luke 13:24; Proverbs 8:4; Romans 3:24; 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Joel 2:32; John 3:36; 6:35, 37, 44, 65; 7:37-38; 14:6: Revelation 22:17; Isaiah 45:22-25; 55:1-3; 1 Timothy 2:4-6; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 10:42-43; 1 Corinthians 3:11; 1 John 5:11-12; Psalm 86:5
2. The IMPOSITION. (v. 24b)
Let him deny himself
Romans 15:1-3; Luke 9:23-27; 14:33; John 12:24, 32-33; Titus 2:12; 1 Corinthians 7:3; 9:19; 15:31, 36-38; Hebrews 2:9-10; Philippians 2:1-11; Galatians 2:20; 5:24; 6:14; Revelation 2:10; 1 John 3:16
3. The IMPLICATION. (v. 24c)
And take up his cross, and follow Me
Matthew 4:19; 10:38; 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 5:27; 9:59; 14:26-27; John 10:4, 27; 12:26; 13:36-38; 21:19-20; 1 Peter 2:21; Numbers 14:24; 1 Kings 14:8
