Contributions
Oct 31
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In the service of our Lord, we must lay everything of this world aside. Isaiah 53:6 says, "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him t... Read more »
Oct 8
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bennettc2969 added a text contribution Christ's Gift of AuthorityI suspect that these texts may be linked, contextually. Beginning in verse 21, Jesus “began” (inaugurated a new teaching) to speak of his imminent death. This makes the preceding text that much more w... Read more » -
ashwphilly added a video contribution The Crowd or the CrossIt can be a bit jarring when you look at the difference between what the world believes and what Christ taught. This video compares what the crowd says and what the Cross says. Music by the Robbie Sea... Read more »
Aug 7
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lifetime added a link contribution Enduring Injustice: Christianity is Not a Ticket to an Easy LifeOne common misconception among Christians (especially in North America) is that the Christian life is basically a life of ease and comfort. I can't find anywhere in the Bible where God promises us a c... Read more »
Jul 8
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution DenyIf you deny yourself of what? Of your “right to rule your life”. Read more »
Jul 4
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pastorjeff added a link contribution Daily Word for Mon 6/8/2009 "Have You Taken Your Cross?"Daily Word of God Devotionals are Powerful, Motivating, Practical and Inspiring. Written to Turbo-charge your day and stimulate your spiritual appetite and do "Whatever it Takes" to focus on Christ. R... Read more »
Jun 30
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Take up your crossWhat does it mean to take up your cross? Well at the cross the power of sin was broken. So maybe this means daily realize we are free from sin and take up our cross (make the decision not to sin). Tru... Read more »
May 17
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 16:24-28In order to see the connection of these verses, we must remember the mistaken impressions of our Lord's disciples as to the purpose of His coming into the world. Like Peter, they could not bear the id... Read more »
May 13
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upwardjourney added a link contribution Know and DoThe call of Christ challenges our understanding and will. Unbelief will prohibit our ability to follow Christ to the fullest. When we grasp who he is, then our life is impacted by the understanding ... Read more »
Jan 17
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dencinias added a text contribution Take up your Crossi love the jesus talks to me. he has demanded everything. but he does it in a way that isn't demanding. It's almost like he is saying i need everything now, as soon as possible, NOT because i am a dem... Read more »
Jan 16
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bennettc2969 added a text contribution Let's ALL Get Crucified!Many people who have adopted the comforting view that Christians are not supposed to suffer, but prosper, often assert that Christ suffered for us. Thus, we don't have to. (It's the height of intellec... Read more »
Jan 15
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tylerjagen added a text contribution Matthew 16:21-27 The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good IntentionsJesus taught his disciples to pray, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." It seems that telling Peter that he's in essence Satanic seems quite harsh. After all is it bad to not want your ... Read more »
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misterlib added a text contribution Am I an Inhibitor?the kingdom has everything to do with for getting our selves. He sends the Kingdom of heaven. It's here. It intersects with our world and we don't see it cause we can't man up and take our cross an... Read more »
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flowerofthenile added a text contribution PlatitudesI empathize with Peter. He was probably trying to snap Jesus out of what he thought were depressed thoughts. He wanted to comfort him. But his simple words became a greater test for Jesus. It coul... Read more »
Jan 12
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barbaralardinais added a link contribution Something for nothing?You have all seen those offers that seem too good to be true. The appeal of such schemes is giving little and receiving much. Over the years, I've often seen the Christian walk presented like such a s... Read more »
Jan 9
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bocajrfan added a link contribution Matthew 16:24-28Matthew 16:24-28 Read more »
Sep 26
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runningsheep added a link contribution Inside-Out JesusSermon at Henfynyw on 31st August, 2008 Read more »
Sep 3
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friesen added a text contribution What it Means to be an Authentic Follower of Jesus Christ08-10-08 “What it Means to be an Authentic Follower of Jesus Christ” (Montia) Matthew 16:24-28 Consistent living marks follower of Jesus Christ Not perfection; Is process of authenticity Conversion... Read more »
May 22
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volumewhiz added a text contribution Life is Short: Have an Affair (McManus)The title of this sermon is the edgy billboard that Erwin McManus, at http://www.mosaic.org/podcast/, spotted in LA. It was quite a thought provoking advertisement. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon is tryin... Read more »
May 9
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sonkyc added a text contribution Surrendering controlSo manymes we are praying and pleading for God to change us, our situation or others. Many of those times, He is trying and we won't stop getting in His way. He is trying to lead us. We just won't ... Read more »
May 5
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justindean added a text contribution I'm the best there ever was, is ,or will be.That sounds a lot like ricky bobby. Jesus say's "your not in the drivers seat, I am." Are you allowing Jesus to drive your life? Or are you the one telling him where you want to go, who you want to... Read more »
Mar 26
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ejhill added a link contribution Conditional ImmortalityPositional Paper on the subject of Conditional Immortality by Pastor EJ Hill. Read more »
Jan 14
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charlescameron added a text contribution Matthew 16:5-17:1316:5-23 What a contrast there is between Jesus Christ and the religious leaders of His day. Three times, we are told to ‘guard against... the Pharisees and Sadducees’(6,11-12). These men had religion ... Read more »
Dec 7
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oneaustin added a text contribution "take up his cross, and follow Me"Do you ever consider what this verse means? What was the cross to Jesus? His mission or goal? Once the Romans placed that cross on his shoulders for him to carry, he could not rest or do anything e... Read more »
Aug 6
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lifechurch added a video contribution Change the WorldWelcome to Tegucigalpa, Honduras• Population of Honduras is about 5.8 million people.• Population of Tegucigalpa is about 897,000 people.• Population of Magote is about 1000 people. Read more »
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