FROM A CROSS TO A CROWN
LUKE 9:18-27
INTRODUCTION:
A. Jesus went to the cross that I might live; I Corinthians 6:20
1. It is through His sacrifice that we have redemption; Colossians 1:14
2. The Hebrew author stated; Hebrews 9:28
3. It is through His sacrifice that we have redemption; Colossians 1:14
B. Jesus told His disciples that they would have a cross to bear; Matthew 10:38
1. Luke recorded; Luke 9:23
2. Paul told Timothy; II Timothy 3:12
C. Our study “From a Cross to a Crown”
I. DENY ONESELF FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST: Luke 9:23
A. To lose ones’ life is service to God; Luke 9:24
1. Paul told the brethren at Rome; Romans 12:1-2
2. Jesus told the people; Mark 8:34
B. One either serves Christ or sin; Romans 6:16
1. Those who serve God have a promise of salvation; Romans 6:23
2. An inheritance which is incorruptible; Ephesians 1:11
3. Paul told the brethren at Colossae; Colossians 3:24
II. TAKING UP THE CROSS: John 19:17-18
A. Jesus bore a physical cross for us; Hebrews 12:2-3
1. He sacrificed His body; Hebrews 10:10
2. He shed His blood; Ephesians 1:7
B. Our High Priest sacrificed Himself; Luke 9:22; Hebrews 9:11-12
1. The writer tells us; Hebrews 9:28
2. In life He served man, in death He saved man; Acts 10:38; Hebrews 9:22
III. TAKING UP THE CROSS INVOLVES SACRIFICE: Luke 9:23
A. When Jesus sent out the apostles He instructed them; Mark 6:8-9
1. Yet, they lacked nothing; Luke 22:35
2. Paul wrote; Romans 8:18
B. Devotion to God; Jesus stated; Luke 9:25-26
1. Study and application of the word; II Timothy 2:15; Matthew 6:33
2. Bearing fruit for Christ; John 15:8
CONCLUSION:
A. Will you take up your cross and follow Jesus? Luke 9:23
B. Will you lose your life in Jesus; let Him give you life? Luke 9:24
C. Will you become a living sacrifice? Romans 12:2; Galatians 2:20
D. Why not trade your cross for a crown; II Timothy 4:8
