Sermons on San Lucas 9:23:

The Necessity Of Self Discipline

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

Christ calls the believer to take up his cross daily...

The Necessity of Self Discipline Dr. Russell K. Tardo Discipleship means discipline. The words are synonymous. That the words sound alike is no coincidence because a disciple is a disciplined one, a pupil. Even the very angels have been given responsibilities. They are given charge over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Es Necesario Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 3, 2010

Nadie más pudo ocupar su lugar. En nuestras vidas, nadie más debe ocupar Su lugar.

Intro. Hay eventos en la vida en los que nadie puede ocupar tu lugar. Eventos en los que tú tienes que estar. Como aquella mañana del 11 de abril de 1992 a las 11:00am en el Divino Salvador. La señorita que caminaba del brazo de su padre hacia el frente, vestida de blanco, esperaba que alguien muy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know When To F.o.l.d. 'em Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jun 19, 2007

The great theologian Kenny Rogers said, "you gotta know when to fold ’em and you gotta know when to fold ’em. We are called to fold ’em. We are called to deny ourselves and take up our cross. This process is called discipleship. In discipleship we see

Know When to Fold ‘Em Introduction: A little boy constantly fell out of bed. No matter what his parents did, the boy couldn’t sleep without rolling out of bed. An uncle came to visit and in the middle of the night the usual thump and cry was heard. In the morning the uncle teased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tienes Que Cargar La Madera

Contributed by Juan Garcia on Apr 3, 2007

Dios es un Dios de compromiso. Dice Su Palabra que la iglesia es la novia y el se quiere casar con nosotros. Esto implica un proceso de compromiso antes de la boda. ¿Dónde esta tu corazón? ¿Estas comprometido con Cristo pero pensando en otras cosas?

Introducción: Antes de tocar un poco acerca del texto que leímos, permítame por favor, ir al libro del Génesis 22:6. (Leerlo). Este pasaje bíblico tiene mucha tela que cortar pero el verso clave es el verso 6. Por que aquí dice que Isaac cargo la madera para su propia muerte o sacrificio. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of The Master Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 1

THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vital Signs

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 27, 2007

Answers the question: Are you a bold pioneer who is exploring new non-traditional ways of expressing faith and interacting with the Body of Christ - or are you just skipping church and quietly backsliding?

Dakota Community Church April 29, 2007 Vital Signs I recently went to the doctor for a general physical. Besides being violated, and crying all the time for about three days, it was only mildly horrifying. I was sent home with a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on my “stage one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Mennonite

40 Days - Lent

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007

A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Feb 26, 2007

Jesus calls each of us DAILY to follow Him. He is always leading us to new territory, new tasks, new responsibilities and new service. He daily calls us to deeper understanding. Jesus’ calling to us never ends. Sadly though, our response to Him often

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.” A man was out fishing in his boat, when he hooked into a large bass. He fought the fish for quite awhile, and finally got it reeled into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

The Bible doesn’t offer a Buffet. The Bible presents ONE God and ONE way to be saved. Some people accept that as truth. Others want to find something else on the buffet table...

Why> Series # 6 Why> Jesus Luke 9: 18-25 Scripture Reading: Luke 9:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been to a really good buffet? It’s the kind of restaurant I like to go to when you have a big group of people because everyone can get what they want. They can go down the line and pick and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007

Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

“Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Making Sacrifices

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Be willing to make sacrifices for God and be blessed. When we give of ourselves, God’s will can be fulfilled. Ask, what does God expects from us today?

We tend to position ourselves on the receiving end, and ask God for His blessings. • Surely He loves us and we know He will bless us and help us through life. • We need also to see ourselves on the ‘giving’ end, and offer to God what He expects from us. It’s good to get the right perspective. • ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at the role description for a disciple

The Cost of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 31/7/05 pm I’ve got a couple of questions to ask you? How much does salvation cost us? Nothing - It’s free. How much does being a disciple cost us? Everything we have. There was once two cadets at West Point Military ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at discipleship

The Challenge of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/1/06 pm The Matrix is an interesting movie in which the characters one by one struggle with the belief that Neo is “The One” who was prophesied about – the One who would save them all from the evil that is the Matrix. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

Helping others understand that with the Grace of God life’s situations can be more bareable.

To Blessed to Be Stressed I remember one day I was driving along minding my own business and be self absorbed with y own problems and all of a sudden I was in the midst of 5:00 traffic. Little Rock isn’t a big city, but unfortunately it has big city traffic. Well, I was waiting for the light to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

Following Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 15, 2007

Jesus gives the details for those who would follow after Him

Intro: at the General Council, the Eurasia experience was sponsored by our missionaries serving in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, India, and many other countries. In that tent you actually felt what it must be like to serve in these nations. Hearing the testimonies from people who have literally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God