Take up your cross – Matthew 16:21-28 pt. 2

[Intro] Legend says, one day Socrates and Plato were walking down the beach in a conversation. At one point, Socrates said to Plato, “Walk with me into the ocean.” They turned and walked into the sea...

Take up your cross – Matthew 16:21-28 pt. 2 [Intro] Legend says, one day Socrates and Plato were walking down the beach in a conversation. At one point, Socrates said to Plato, “Walk with me into the ocean.” They turned and walked into the sea together. Now, picture student and teacher, two of the greatest...

Take up your cross – Matthew 16:21-28

Intro: “What does it mean to truly deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus?”

Jesus’ command is undeniably striking.

Taking Jesus’ words seriously.

Must be contended with.

Cannot ignore...

Take up your cross – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: “What does it mean to truly deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus?” Jesus’ command is undeniably striking. Taking Jesus’ words seriously. Must be contended with. Cannot ignore Jesus’ clear fork in the road. Many softsell, reframing this as their “Cross to bear!”   [Illus]...

Question: “Why should we pray in 2023?” 

Intro: Like many of you, the new year brings up some self-examination.  For me coming into the year 2023 I confess I need to recharge for my spirit in my discipline of prayer.  

For TMS I am teaching, Prayer...

Question: “Why should we pray in 2023?”  Intro: Like many of you, the new year brings up some self-examination.  For me coming into the year 2023 I confess I need to recharge for my spirit in my discipline of prayer.   For TMS I am teaching, Prayer and Pastor. We have 4 students and I need...

[Intro, Part 2] Last night mentioned NY times article, O Come All Ye Faithful, Except When Christmas Falls on a Sunday.  

[KEY] Since we are all here, let me give the highlights.  

By the way, our holiday we call, “Christmas” originated in the...

[Intro, Part 2] Last night mentioned NY times article, O Come All Ye Faithful, Except When Christmas Falls on a Sunday.   [KEY] Since we are all here, let me give the highlights.   By the way, our holiday we call, “Christmas” originated in the 12th century from the Middle English’s “Christemass” meaning “Christ’s mass.”   Mass representing...