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Before the Cross The Words of Jesus: “Take Up Your Cross”

Before the Cross The Words of Jesus: “Take Up Your Cross”

Pastor Bob Beckler

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Central Community Church

6100 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67209, USA

Sunday 8:45 AM

Sunday 10:45 AM

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Sermon Notes
Before the Cross The Words of Jesus
“Take Up Your Cross”
Why Unnatural:
No instant gratification
Confronts self
Requires discipline & focus
A lot of voices
Results When We Obey:
Transformation not Conformity
Anchors our view of God
An example to follow
Cultivates my love for God
Jesus tells us that God’s plan includes suffering!
The cross is not a burden you choose; it’s an obedience you carry.
Refusing dishonest gain even when it costs you financially…choosing purity in a culture that calls it foolish…forgiving when revenge sounds so satisfying…standing for truth with gentleness even when being mocked…serving unseen when no one applauds.
The world may not applaud your faith, but Heaven will not forget your obedience!
Three Daily Choices:
1) Choose surrender over self-rule
2) Choose obedience over comfort
3) Choose courage over approval
'KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN"

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