Category Archives: cross

Waiting for Our Transformation

“He that taketh not his cross . . . is not worthy of me.”   Matt. 10:38 Many of the great evangelists who have touched the world for God, including such men as Jonathan Edwards and Charles Finney, have declared … Continue reading

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It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming!

For the video snippet of Tony Campolo’s sermon, please check out:  http://brokenbelievers.com/2011/04/23/its-friday-but-sundays-coming-video/ & Dr. Tony Campolo tells the story of a little preaching competition that he had with his pastor during services at the church where he attends. Dr. Campolo tells how … Continue reading

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Learning Obscurity, Part Two

I continue to “rake the coals.” The topic is “Becoming Obscure: Just like Jesus.” My main contention is this– our understanding of discipleship has too much “me, and not enough Him.” When Jesus who was the fullness of God in … Continue reading

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A More Comfortable Discipleship

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.”  Matt. 16:24, NLT This is a head scratcher. The issue for … Continue reading

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Going Crossless

  Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matt. 10:38 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow … Continue reading

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