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The Stewardship Of Life Series
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005 (message contributor)
Summary: This is the first part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of life that God will hold us accountable for.
“THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE”
1. The INVITATION. (v. 24a)
Then Jesus said unto His disciples, If any man come after Me
Matthew 7:13-14; 11:28-30; 22:9; Mark 8:34; 16:15-16; Luke 13:24; Proverbs 8:4; Romans 3:24; 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Joel 2:32; John 3:36; 6:35, 37, 44, 65; 7:37-38; 14:6: Revelation 22:17; Isaiah 45:22-25; 55:1-3; 1 Timothy 2:4-6; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 10:42-43; 1 Corinthians 3:11; 1 John 5:11-12; Psalm 86:5
2. The IMPOSITION. (v. 24b)
Let him deny himself
Romans 15:1-3; Luke 9:23-27; 14:33; John 12:24, 32-33; Titus 2:12; 1 Corinthians 7:3; 9:19; 15:31, 36-38; Hebrews 2:9-10; Philippians 2:1-11; Galatians 2:20; 5:24; 6:14; Revelation 2:10; 1 John 3:16
3. The IMPLICATION. (v. 24c)
And take up his cross, and follow Me
Matthew 4:19; 10:38; 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 5:27; 9:59; 14:26-27; John 10:4, 27; 12:26; 13:36-38; 21:19-20; 1 Peter 2:21; Numbers 14:24; 1 Kings 14:8