Bro. Joshua brings a sermon that challenges listeners to confront the true cost of discipleship, urging them to embrace suffering and self-denial as exemplified by Jesus's journey to the cross (Matthew 16:21-25, John 18-19). It emphasizes that salvation requires genuine repentance and faith (John 19:28-30), a willingness to lose one's life for Christ's sake, and a rejection of worldly comforts and priorities (Matthew 16:26). Just as Jesus emptied himself, leaving behind earthly possessions, relationships, and even his own mother, believers are called to deny themselves and bear their own crosses, following him in obedience and trust. The sermon serves as a stark reminder that true friendship with God means embracing hardship and choosing his will above personal comfort or worldly approval, ultimately urging listeners to examine their hearts and ensure that their faith is genuine and transformative.

Matthew 16:21-26 John 18:28-40 John 19:1-30 Psalm 22 Matthew 28:18-20 2 Samuel 16 1 Kings 2.

Preached at Muncie First Freewill on 7/20/25