Sermons on San Lucas 9:23:

A True Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008

What does it take to be a "true disciple" of our Lord?

A True Disciple Luke 9:23 * Were I to ask this group of people, “Who wants to be a disciple of Christ?” Most everyone would raise their hands and honestly, would do so without giving any thought to what being a disciple really means. One of the classic books on discipleship was written by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Investing In?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 24, 2009

Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to live, they start living to die. What are you really dying for? Let us walk the plan for how to invest in a life that truly matters, and to leave a legacy

Opening illustration: Play the video clip km_lasting treasures (available from sermoncentral.com). Introduction: Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to life, they start living to die. What are you really dying for?” No matter how far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Prophets Society

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009

For Transfiguration Sunday: we, like the disciples, have not imagined Christ as who He is, we as who we can become, or the cost of glory ... losing our lives to save them.

Every one who teaches knows what a mighty struggle it is to teach anybody anything and make it stick. Students come to school drowsy and distracted. Some are there because they have to be; some because Daddy’s money put them there; and some just because they cannot think of anything else to do. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 6, 2008

Final message in series about being a disciple; examine the cost of taking up your cross and following Christ.

Being a Disciple, Part 4 Luke 9:23-26 Introduction - Read Luke 9:23-26 - We have been discussing being a disciple for the past few weeks, and today we bring the entire series to a close and wrap up the whole concept at once. - As believers, we have a price to pay that calls us first to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Three Cs Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2009

Becoming a Christ follower is conditional. We have the choice to say, “Yes” or “No” to becoming a disciple of Jesus. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me…” Jesus gives the invitation and then leaves the choice up to us.

The Three “Cs” of Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 During my twelve years of ministry here the mission of the Willow Vale Church has been: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” Jesus gave us the mission and purpose of the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 23, 2009

What does Jesus expect of His followers?

Subscribe to Jonathan’s Sermon of the Week - email jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s sermon blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST Question: How many times are the words “Christian” or “Christians” found in the New Testament? Answer: Only 3 (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Follow me – allow yourself to be led by God; understand that in this life you will experience dread; be willing to be ministry fed; and allow the word of God to feed you until you want no more – be word fed.

Sunday, March 18, 2007 “Follow Me” Text: Luke 9: 21 – 27 As we continue in our walk with Jesus, we paused when he suggested Come Rest Awhile, we where stunned when he commanded to Be thou clean. And now he pronounces for us to Follow Me. Interestingly, when Jesus first pronounced to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Identity (3) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we're taking a look at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Apostolic

Define Your Relationship Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This series of message are inspired by Kyle Idleman's book - "Not a Fan."

Define Your Relationship A Fan or A Follower – #1 of 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:23 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * (VIDEO) Over the next few weeks I am going to ask you to answer this simple question: “Am I a fan or am I a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

First in series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN calling Christians to move from being fans of Jesus to becoming committed followers.

Not a Fan Series – Message #1 - LWCC09162012 September 16, 2012 Discuss the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader • The expectation is that whatever the leader does, the followers will do as well • It’s such a simple thing, and children get it and do it and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

So, Who Are You Really? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 28, 2012

The only test needed to reveal who we really are is our willingness to do the righteous deed of loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. So, Who Are You Really?

As I wandered through the bible, my eyes fell upon a passage of Scripture in Luke 9. The verses revealed a private conversation between Jesus and his disciples. During this conversation, two very important questions were asked by Jesus. First, he questioned, ‘Who do men say that I am?’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other