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  • "The Burden Of The Cross"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 551 ratings
     | 38,973 views

    Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

    There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

  • Saint Or Satan

    Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    This "Saints Peter and Paul" sermon is about the real evil we are each unintentionally capable of and how God overcomes it, using the example of Peter.

    Saint or Satan? This Sunday we observe a day in remembrance of Peter and Paul, both, according to tradition, were put to death as martyrs, as witnesses to Jesus Christ, on June 29, in or around the year 67 AD. This is one of the oldest of such days in the history of the New Testament church, ...read more

  • Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    We are Jesus’ representatives to the world. Do we make a good confession? Or a false impression?

    Mark 8: 27-35 Pentecost 17 Rev. Charles Degner September 14, 1997 How often have you prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name?” But do you know what those words mean? Luther’s explanation in his catechism is excellent. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy by ...read more

  • Are You Gaining Or Losing? Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 22,128 views

    In losing life for the sake of Christ and the gospel we gain life. Do you live by cheap grace or costly grace? Have you counted the cost of true discipleship?

    Sermon for 2 Lent Yr B, 16/03/2003 Based on Mk. 8: 31-38 "Are you losing or gaining?" Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Someone (I’ve unfortunately lost the source) tells the following humorous story: When Ole quit farming, he discovered that he was ...read more

  • The Less Traveled Road

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 24,659 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Take up your cross

    2nd Sunday in Lent Mark 8:31-39 The Less Traveled Road   31 And he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he said this plainly. And Peter took him, ...read more

  • "Joining The Struggle Against Evil"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    Joining the struggle against evil means taking up the Cross of Christ and following Him.

    Mark 8:31-38 “Joining the Struggle Against Evil” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Jesus spoke plainly when predicting His upcoming death and resurrection and “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” A “Rebuke” is a sharp ...read more

  • Three Choices

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 264 ratings
     | 20,854 views

    The three choices in the life of a Christian. To put the will of God foremost in our lives i) some of the time ii) most of the time iii) all of the time

    Briningham and Binham 16-03-03 Mk 8:31-38 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at ...read more

  • What's On Your Mind?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

    Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

  • Time To Bear Your Cross

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,985 views

    Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

    I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

  • Deny, Take Up, & Follow Series

    Contributed by Robert Clark on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    What it means to deny ourselves, take up our Crosses and Follow our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Mark 8:31-38 Jesus Predicts His Death 31He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside ...read more

  • Rua Follower

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    What is it that Jesus would have me do? The answer is in Mark 8:31-38.

    Unless noted otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a follower? I’ve pretty much given up on asking people if they are Christians. I mean, I don’t want to give the word up – Christian is a very good word to describe who we ...read more

  • Cross Carrying

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    Jesus instructs us, if we want to be a follower, to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow.

    2 Lent B Mark 8:31-38 16 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen Just verses before we have Peter declaring, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God!” Jesus is the Messiah, the one who has come to save his people, to lift them above the “oppressor’s rod”, to bring about the Kingdom of God where the ...read more

  • The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,816 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

  • "Did You Hear What He Said”

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    That we need to listen to God and not be afraid to turn our lives over to him.

    Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, ...read more

  • We Call Him Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,505 views

    A look at the reason Jesus was born; why we call Him Savior.

    We Call Him Savior "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. And He was stating the matter plainly. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke ...read more

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