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  • Casey Campbell avatar

    Taking Your Licks

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 2,866 views

    How much does one have to give up in order to find his or her center? In the words of the wise old owl, "Let’s find out…" It just may turn out that the more we cut away the more we discover ourselves becoming who we really are.

    Some of you are, perhaps, old enough to remember the old Tootsie Roll Pop commercial asking, "Just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?" The little boy goes from the cow to the fox, to the turtle, and finally to the wise old owl who says, "Let's find out...one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,140 views

    A look at displeship & what it means to carry your cross.

    Matt. 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom Through Self-Denial

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008
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     | 14,705 views

    On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

    Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Imprinted (Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany February 5 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023
     | 633 views

    Paul’s purpose was not to make an impression by his human ability and attainment but to let the Holy Spirit make an impression on them through his preaching.

    IMPRINTED Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1 – 11 1 Corinthians 2:1-11  When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom.  (2)  For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Deny, Take, Follow

    Contributed by David Buffaloe on Nov 2, 2011
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    Though salvation is a free gift, Christ requires we deny ourselves, take up our Cross, and follow Him to be saved.

    Mark 8:34-38 (KJV) And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rise Up

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    See how the power of God worked in the early church to miraculously transform the lives of individuals.

    Rise Up Acts Chapter 3:1-10 We are continuing in the Book of Acts this morning and Chris and I have wanted to clear off this time to take a look at this incredible book of history, where God lays out His plan and power for this church age. Really, we want to go back and look at some of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Up-Standing Citizen

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,634 views

    The fac that no name is given tells us all this could be anyone at any moment of life, thankfully, we have hope to overcome these issues of life through the Lord Jesus Christ

    The UP-STANDING Citizen Acts 3:1-11 - Psalm 3:3 Introduction: It is important to know that the man’s name is not given, which tells me this could be anyone at anytime in any one of life’s circumstances. 1. HE LOOKED UP VS.4 This man no doubt had a posture that was continually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishing Takes Commitment

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,557 views

    Fishing takes commitment. If one is to be a successful fisherman one must apply five basic rules to there fishing endeavors.

    Introduction Fishing takes commitment. If one is to be a successful fisherman one must apply five basic rules to there fishing endeavors. Luke listed these five basic rules in his gospel. However in this parable one must see that the message has a deeper meaning than that which one might first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay Down Your Arms & Take Up Your Weapons!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 2, 2013
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     | 6,962 views

    You are a soldier, but do you know your ememy and your weapons?

    Indeed, as Paul prophesied, we are living in perilous times. When in such times you need to know your enemy and your resources and the weapons required to defeat him. I am afraid that far too many of the brethren have been fighting the wrong enemy and have chosen to pick up the wrong arms thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015
     | 5,346 views

    Proper 17 (A) We are lost in sin and lost in ourselves. But Christ has redeemed the world. Therfore, those who lose their old selves shall find themselves in Christ, who is Life indeed.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders” Jesus tells us that to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Now, whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,504 views

    Many would say they are committed Christians but what is their level of service?

    Carry Your Cross Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Mark 8: 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. NKJ Need: Every believer needs to make a conscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 613 views

    Recognizing your sin, repent, and taking responsibility for your actions in order to experience God's grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about God's graciousness, the need for repentance, and the call for each of us to "man up" and take responsibility for our actions. As C.S. Lewis once said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn ...read more

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    Magnificent Seven

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2015
     | 8,222 views

    Jesus declared that we should take up our cross and follow him. His final seven statements from the cross helps to understand what He meant.

    Mark 8:34 “Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.’” Take up your cross and follow. Let’s discover what Jesus was saying to this crowd at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Burden Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 27, 2021
     | 2,807 views

    The cross of Christ is hard and difficult, but Jesus asks us to deny yourself, lose yourself, and take up our cross.

    Mark 8:31-38 The Burden of the Cross • It used to be that we could carry our own suitcase and sometimes they were heavy • . Now, we have wheels on the suit cases even back packs have wheels to make it easier. • When I was at my last appointment we did a Cross walk from Gazebo to The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Message In 1peter – Number 6 – Follow My Example Of Suffering And Walk Accordingly (But Not The Writer’s Example) – 1peter 2:21-23 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 24, 2023
     | 863 views

    This message looks at examples, especially Christ's example in suffering. Committed Christians take up their crosses and follow Christ, their example. Our Lord has set the example in suffering. That will lead to persecution/suffering when we deny self and walk in His footsteps.

    MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 6 – FOLLOW MY EXAMPLE OF SUFFERING AND WALK ACCORDINGLY (BUT NOT THE WRITER’S EXAMPLE) – 1Peter 2:21-23 {{1Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,”}} [A]. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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