Sermons on Luke 9:18-24:

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008

A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walk!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 3, 2008

I believe that God calls all of His people to walk with Him. In this outline we lay out seven kinds of personal walk we have with Christ. If our desire is to be more like Him then we must walk and learn of Him daily. Not just in the Sunday morning service

The Walk (Luke 9:23 KJV) And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:62 KJV) And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

What's Your Goal In Life?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2009

What’s your goal in life? At the end of your life, looking back what’ll determine whether you’ve been a success or not? When you’ve run the race what’ll determine if you’ve finished well and if you’ll hear Christ say, “Well done”?

WHAT’S YOUR GOAL IN LIFE? LUKE 9:23-26 Introduction: What is your goal in life? When you come to the end of your life and look back what would determine whether you have been a success or not? When you have run the race what will determine if you have finished well and if you will hear the words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Disciples try to understand Jesus true identity.

15. Who is Jesus? November 28th, 2010 Who is Jesus We are continuing on in our series through the Gospel of Luke asking the question: Who is Jesus? This is the most important question we will ever answer in our lives and this is what we see in our text today. Just because we know Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other

Have You Took Up Your Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 24, 2011

What Does It mean to carry cross.

Luke 9:23-25-Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010

what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

On The Mountain

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 20, 2010

We don’t live on the mountaintop - we live in the valley of the ordinary presence of Jesus

On the Mountain TCF Sermon September 19, 2010 If you have your Bibles, open with me to Luke chapter 9, beginning with vs 18: Luke 9:18-36 (NIV) Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not A Fan: Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 24, 2010

Kyle Idleman of Southeast Christian Church asks the hard questions about our level of commitment to Jesus and the faith.

D –T –R. Some of you will recognize what these letters stand for. How many of you know what the letters DTR stand for? For a young man in a relationship, these letters strike fear in their hearts. They dread the DTR talk. It makes single men so uncomfortable they will only use the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 10:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk-Taker (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2010

We often meet with crosses in the way of duty; and though we must not pull them upon our own heads, yet, when they are laid for us, we must take them up, and carry them after Christ. We must never be ashamed of Christ and his gospel.

Opening illustration: What have we gotten ourselves into? Many people have asked this question when they were faced with great personal risk. • A mountain climber ~ is it worth taking the risk? • A soldier in combat ~ is it worth it? John 14: 21 says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage - The Fuel Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

We have far too long sanitized the act of 'followship' in the Christian life! We are called to deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow Him! That means nothing less than giving to Christ EVERYTHING of who we are...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2010 Date Preached: October 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 5 Sermon Title: Courage – The FUEL of TRUE Fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Develop Great Habits Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 2, 2011

This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve in the areas of ours thought life, our Prayer life and in the area of personal sacrifice.

Develop Great Habits by David Whitten Luke 9:23-9:23 Develop Great Habits We have been in this series of "Going from Good to Great in God's Eyes" This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Great Sacrifices Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

We all ask the question "how much?" when we are at the bargaining table, when we are out shopping we all look at the price tag. What will it cost me? Before we commit to the purchase we want to know what is going to be the sacrifice on my end. It is not

Series: Good to Great in the Eyes of God Make Great Sacrifices Luke 9:23 We all ask the question "how much?" when we are at the bargaining table, when we are out shopping we all look at the price tag. What will it cost me? Before we commit to the purchase we want to know what is going to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Selflessness: Fundamentals

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 14, 2010

As we look at what it means to be a Christian the first fundamental issue we will look at is selflessness.

Selflessness: Fundamentals July 11, 2010 Luke 9:23-27 Intro: One of the purposes of a sabbatical is to get some space from the day-to-day demands, to “step back” and gain some different perspectives, and to return with something new to offer. First I want to say “thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 21, 2010

There is a cost to being a disciple of Christ, a cost that most people do not understand.

What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus? According to Merriam Webster a disciple is someone who accepts and assists in sharing the doctrines of another person. A disciple of Jesus therefore is a person who accepts and assists in the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. We call such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Loser For Christ

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 1, 2010

Wear the label 'Loser' proudly, when it comes by confessing Jesus and following him as you deny yourself and take up your cross.

Text: Luke 9:18-24 Theme: Be a Loser for Christ A. By confessing him with your words B. By following him in your life Season: Pentecost 5c -- God's Names Date: June 27, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Be-a-Loser-for-Christ-Luke9_18-24.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran