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Cross Carrying

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 17, 2003

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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

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

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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

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"Did You Hear What He Said”

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003

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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

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Psalm 22:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

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I still believe that the message of the cross is still as powerful and compelling as it has ever been. Look with me at the characteristics of the message of the cross.

LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Mark 8:34-38  Billy Graham wrote in Decision magazine, “I find that I can preach on any subject other than the cross, and it does not seem as offensive to people as the cross does. I can preach on doing good works, on social ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

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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

"The Burden Of The Cross"

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002

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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

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Esther 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And Sacrifice

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

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Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Holiness

4 Requirements Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002

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Jesus gives us a step by step method of the requirements that must be made to be a follower of him.

4 Requirements of Following Jesus Mark 8:34 “And when he had called the people unto Him with his disciples also, He said to them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” There is a song we sing during church service, “What a friend we have in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

Market Watch: Value Of A Soul Plunges

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

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What is the value of your soul? What is the worth of your eternal destiny? Challenge to answer the clarion call, the ultimate question of materialism, "what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

*On the market, what is a fair exchange for your eternal soul? — one month, lifetime, night, moment of sinful pleasure The absurdity and audacity of the Lord to ask such a question. Who would do such a moronic thing as to exchange his soul? Yet the universality of its application is clear. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Church Of God

One Nation Under God Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 4, 2002

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Christians need to stand up for Christ and our religious freedoms. 7th of series of Taking Up Your Cross in Todays’ World.

One Nation Under God Let’s read: Mark 8:34-38 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

based on 55 ratings

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A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SUBMISSION MARK 8:34 INTRODUCTION The purpose of any spiritual discipline is freedom. The discipline is a tool to aid us in our spiritual lives. Each discipline has value only when we keep God in perspective… and each discipline brings freedom. I want to stress ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001

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For thousands of years people have asked the question, "Who is Jesus?" What does the Bible say?

Who is Jesus? Intro: Today in chapter 8 we are going to take a verse by verse search on who Jesus is & why we should follow him. In verses 1-10 Jesus again feeds 4000 people by a miracle. Later the Pharisees ask him for a sign to prove he is the messiah. Instead Jesus gives them a riddle to figure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Who Accepted Every Human Weakness

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

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Obedience

Theme: Christ who accepted every human weakness Text: Isaiah50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mk. 8:27-35 God’s Word has priority over everything else but many Christians are not prepared to accept this. This is the main reason why many Christians feel frustrated and inadequate even though they read the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Isaiah 50:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship 101

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

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What is the cost, how do I start to be a full disciple of Jesus Christ?

Tonight I am beginning a series of messages on Discipleship, Discipleship 101. It is the call of God in each believers life. Understand, there is a cost to discipleship. Anything worthwhile has a price, you can count on that. There is a big difference between glass and a diamond. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

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What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK 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 me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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