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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Denial Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    This sermon is the third in a Lenten series and deals with denial, one of the key words in the experiance of Jesus in the final week of his life.

    A little boy kept falling out of bed, but no matter what his parents tried, each night he rolled out of bed. An visiting uncle teased the boy and asked “How do you keep falling out of bed”. The little boy thought a minute and then said ”I don’t know, unless I stay too close to where I got in”. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gift Of Giving Up

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,348 views

    Abram’s faith and selflessness in dealing with Lot is an example to us when it comes to giving to God. This was Self-Denial Sunday for an offering given to missions.

    The Gift of Giving Up – Genesis 13:1-18 In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Fast

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

    “When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Saul To Paul, A Call To God!

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 5,605 views

    What does service to God look like? The cross, suffering, God’s glory, joy, self-denial, love, compassion, enduring to the end.

    I. Paul sees the glory of God. (vs.3-9) A. “The Jesus that men want to see is not the Jesus they need to see.” – G. Campbell Morgan B. It was too much to handle with un-glorified eyes. C. It was humbling in a way not known by other means. D. Christians are called to share in Christ’s glory. (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Narrow Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 25, 2025
     | 520 views

    Choosing the narrow way is not a one-time event but a daily commitment. It is a path of self-denial, spiritual discipline, and obedience to God's will.

    CHOOSING THE NARROW WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: Luke 13:24, Proverbs 14:12, Deuteronomy 30:19, John 14:6, Psalm 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Life offers us many paths, but only one leads to eternal life. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus spoke clearly about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is A Biblical Lifestyle? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 910 views

    This sermon explores finding true happiness through self-denial, carrying our cross, and following Jesus as instructed in Mark 8:34-35.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to connect in fellowship, and to lift our hearts in worship. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a profound and transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark. A passage that has the power to reshape our understanding, to ...read more

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    Investing In What Truly Matters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 710 views

    Explore the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of self-denial, carrying one's cross, and prioritizing eternal treasures over worldly gains as taught by Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. We're going to talk about the cost of discipleship, the value of eternal treasures, and the necessity of investing in what truly matters. D.A. Carson once said, "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,014 views

    This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

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    When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 225 views

    Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

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    Self/ Helper And Destructor

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,393 views

    We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

    Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises Of God Through Abraham PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,307 views

    This sermon explores God's promises through Abraham's covenant and Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of faith, self-denial, and the transformative power of God's Word. Mark

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather with you today, to join in the sacred dance of worship, and to turn our hearts toward the Word of God. We're not just here to warm the pews or fill an hour on a Sunday morning. We are here to engage with the living God, to hear from Him, to ...read more

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    The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 101 views

    Following Jesus means daily self-denial and cross-bearing, trusting His worth and grace, and surrendering our lives to His call in every circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrived with hurried hearts and heavy hands. Some of us smiled at the door and sighed in the seat. Wherever you are, come close. Hear the whisper of Jesus that cuts through the noise and the nagging: I see you. I love you. Walk with Me. He doesn’t wave us onward like a ...read more

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    Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 352 views

    In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

    Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,323 views

    Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places 1) Glory in death; 2) Glory in service

    If you had to buy milk and eggs, would you go to a sports store? If you wanted to eat a big juicy hamburger, would you stop by a sushi restaurant? No. A sports store is an unlikely place to find groceries, and a sushi restaurant is an unlikely place to sink your teeth into a meaty hamburger. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pride - The Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

    20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican