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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024
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    Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

    THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013
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    The globalisation of the Gospel.

    JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-36. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting Jesus First

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013
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    Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

    PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2022
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    1. Have I measured the value of my life? (vs. 24-26). 2. Have I determined my destiny? (vs. 26). 3. Do I recognize my responsibility before God? (vs. 27). 4. Am I trusting Jesus when I don't understand? (vs. 28). 5. Am I focused on Christ's return? (vs. 27-28).

    Are You Missing God's Best for Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking Him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Shaking Things Up! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005
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    What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

    Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Confidently Part Ii

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 23, 2010
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    Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” How determined are you to follow Jesus Christ? How did these young Christians become the kind of people who would choose to suffer for Christ?

    Part II Hebrews 10:36-39 Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord whole heartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. REVIEW: Vs.32-35 I. Remember What Your Faith in Christ has Cost You Vs.32-33a A. Remember what you have suffered for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009
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    As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

    A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Take

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005
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    This sermon was adapted from a willow creek resource. It looks at the word take and how Christ used the word take to press home the gift of Gods grace.

    Take Take it from me Take a hike Take a ride Take a break Take a message Take a letter Take a hint Take a bite Take a chance Take a hit Take a punch Take a shower Take a bath Take a breath Take a deep breath Take a taxi Take a bus Take a boat Take a train Just don’t take the M1 North at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Culting Of America Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002
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    4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

    The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007
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    What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

    Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread-Jesus

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2009
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     | 7,045 views

    BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus. Living in him, we must forgive others and take up our cross daily. Communion Sunday

    1.04.2009 Sermon Give us our Daily Bread By William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus You are what you eat Born in a feeding trough, Jesus is our daily bread. We are to consume and live as Jesus did. It is a daily choice. Take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
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    Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must be ready to deny themselves, take up their cross, and prioritise His kingdom above all else.

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:25-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Have You Took Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 24, 2011
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    What Does It mean to carry cross.

    Luke 9:23-25-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. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
     | 6,289 views

    What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means that we be willing to give up everything to follow Him. The journey begins where we are at and ends where God wants us to be. It starts by way of the cross.

    The way of the Cross Mark 8:34-38 Mark chapter 8:34-38 Prayer- Introduction- Last week we looked at some of the words of Jesus to his disciples. We found that He had the nerve to eat with sinners and associate with people that even the religious thought should be avoided. We saw the setting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021
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    Notes on a message about Passion Week. The lessons we learn from the events that led up to the cross and the resurrection of Christ.

    Title: Journey to the Cross - Passion Week Theme: To show that Christ journey to the cross was deliberate. Each event in passion week had a purpose. Opening Scripture John 12:12-19 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God