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Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

based on 41 ratings

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Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-34, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hand In The Coconut

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

based on 191 ratings

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Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: *other

One Day To Live

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 13, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 10,978 views

How would you spend the final hours of your life if you knew that you had only one day to live.

One Day To Live Luke 12:16-21 Introduction The most effective preacher who ever lived was Jesus. He knew how to make his sermons interesting. He knew how to reach and capture the hearts and minds of men. In this parable Jesus is speaking about those who thought more of the things of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 9,443 views

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Carry Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 25, 2004

based on 71 ratings

| 23,234 views

Many would say they are committed Christians but what is their level of service?

Carry Your Cross Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Mark 8: 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. NKJ Need: Every believer needs to make a conscious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Dealt With Disrespectful Sheep

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 5,631 views

Disrespect of leaders is a common problem that few seem to have a solution for. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His people when they failed to show Him the respect He deserved. Resepct is essential as it is a deferential esteem that proceeds obedien

How Jesus Dealt With Disrespectful Sheep Mark 8:33 Disrespect of leaders is a common problem that few seem to have a solution. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His people when they failed to show Him the respect He deserved. Resepct is essential as it is a deferential esteem that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Dont You Understand?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 31, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 3,628 views

Why people dont understand Gods will in their Life.Calling man to repent and be saved.

Why Don’t You Understand? What keeps the world from understanding the will of God in their lives? Mar 8:21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? Mar 8:33 But when he had turned about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go The Distance

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 5,864 views

This is about total commitment to Christ.

I am sure you have seen that wonderful bumper sticker that says something to the effect, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins.” It seems that is the way many people think about life. The chief goal in life for many people is comfort and luxury. Many of the “poor” in the United States have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take Up Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005

based on 118 ratings

| 28,818 views

When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

based on 142 ratings

| 26,541 views

How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

My Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 20,220 views

Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 4,249 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

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Trivial Pursuit - The Consequence Of Ignoring God's Will Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 1, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 10,987 views

Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit - a look at following the will of God to keep life from being a "Trivial Pursuit".

Trivial Pursuit Mark 8:36-37 We are continuing our series on Games that People Play. Now most of you probably have played today’s game Trivial Pursuit or one of its many spin-offs. The original Trivial Pursuit came out in 1981, which makes it relatively young compared to the classics, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering Jesus' Most Important Question

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 12, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 5,823 views

Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? Jesus asked life’s most important question; our lives will be forever affected by how we answer it.

ANSWERING JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Mark 8:27-35 Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? • “May I see your fishing license?” • “Do you know why I stopped you?” • “How many calories are in a mouse?” • “Will you marry me?” • “Are you saved?” The disciples were asked one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 6,576 views

What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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