U.S.A. Church Problem #1 "Attracted to Jesus Without a Cross"

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USA Church Problem #1

“Attracted to Jesus Without a Cross”

Scripture : John 12:20-32

 

Are you attracted to a Jesus without a Cross? (Verse 20-22)

 

FOUR REASONS WE ARE COMPELLED TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS:

1.    Christ followers come to understand that there is glory in the CROSS.  (Verse 23)

2.    Much Fruit is promised if we are willing to deny self and take up our cross.  (Verse 24,25)

3.    Christ followers learn to serve out of the right motivation by taking up our cross.  (verse 26)

4.    God honors cross bearing where ever He sees it (Verse 26)

 

CAN TAKING UP OUR CROSS EVER BE AN OPTION FOR CHRIST FOLLOWERS?  (Verse 27)

1.    Making the choice to take up the cross will bring heaven’s backing.  (Verse 28-30)

2.    Making the choice to take up the cross will bring us into spiritual battle but Satan will be defeated every time.  (Verse 31)

3.    There is an awesome unexplained drawing power about the cross!  (Verse 32)

 

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

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