Sermons about Take Up His Cross And Follow Me

"Get Behind Me, Satan"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2012

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon about the cross-centered life.

Mark 8:27-38 “Get Behind Me, Satan” I’ve read that marketing firms have now learned how to make money from churches. One congregation sent a glossy advertisement out describing their “casual, creative, contemporary church.” They listed five reasons for people to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Come, Follow Me

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 25, 2011

based on 2 ratings

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What happens when we decide to take matters into our own hands instead of following Christ?

Come Follow Me It was a calm, cool and clear morning. The sun was still hovering near the horizon, it’s yellow ball showing a hint of the heat that would soon envelope the land. There were a few birds in the air, going about their early morning business of finding a meal and paying little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

based on 215 ratings

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If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009

based on 1 rating

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We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

(see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Me - Responding To His Call

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Jul 28, 2018

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When you follow Jesus, He will lead you into the Bible, through the prayer closet and out into the harvest fields! Jesus said, "Follow Me". Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life.

Title: Follow Me - A Daily Walk with Jesus Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life. › INTRODUCTION: God has a plan for your life. God’s PLAN FOR YOU... is your purpose and what He had in mind when He created you. Jesus said that He came to give us life. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, John 10:27, Luke 24:13-32, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 24:3-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weightless Faith

Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014

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We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not A Fan But A Follower

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

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Jesus has many casual fans, but He asked us to take up our cross and be a follower. It costs something to be a true disciple.

TITLE: Not a Fan but a Follower TEXT: Mark 8:27-38 INTRO: A soldier was frantically digging in during battle as shells fell all around him. Suddenly his hand felt something made of metal and he grabbed it. It was a silver cross. Another shell exploded and he buried his head in his arms. Just then, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

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

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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

"Follow Thou Me"

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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The Master’s Instruction carry with it specific Implications that we must follow

“FOLLOW THOU ME” John 21:18-22 Introduction: 1. This command was meant primarily to call Peter to another locality. 2. As evidence of this, John followed the two. 3. In later life, Peter gave it spiritual significance a. 1 Peter 2:21-24 4. It is in THAT LIGHT, that we shall consider the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Me

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

based on 1 rating

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Jesus' invitation to discipleship was simple - "Follow Me"

JESUS' INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP… “Follow Me” 1. As Jesus’ earthly ministry began, the first words His disciples heard were, “Follow Me.” • Peter, Andrew, Matthew, Philip (Matthew 4:19, 9:9, John 1:43) • To all His disciples, He said, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Foursquare

Follow Me!

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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Our problem is when we get past the gates of salvation we sit down and wait, like we have arrived. Really that is just ebeginning of what God has for us.

Follow Me! Matt 4:18-22 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the lake; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-28, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Follow-Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2013

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Some people need to be followed-up ad infinitum in order to win them for Christ!

Follow-up! “Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing'” (Acts 15:36). I remember back while working for a bank, I attended an irate customer call that was meant for my boss, the customer spewed exotic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 2, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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I preached this sermon in costume as a narrative as an overview of Christ before the Christmas season.

Sermon Outline “Follow Me” I. Hi, my name is Simon, Jesus called me Cephas, you can call me Peter. II. I had heard about the Messiah the Christ. I knew the law and what the prophets had taught. But you know it was not first and foremost on my mind. I had a fishing business to run. Fish to catch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Leading?

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 7, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon is designed to guide the members of the congregation to deny oneself, to take up ones cross, and to follow Jesus.

There are tremendous lessons in our Holy Scripture. There are lessons not only in the words, or the content, but that there are lessons for us even in the construction of the writing—there are lessons in the style as well as in the words themselves. For example, in Mark the disciples had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are His Disciples

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 890 views

How do we become disciples of Jesus?

John 1:43-51 “Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.” Give us ears to hear Jesus calling, “Follow me.” Help us find ways to “Come and see.” The calling of disciples is a mystery, something profound, sacred, and beyond complete human comprehension. It usually involves divine intervention in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

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