The Crucified Life

Mark 8:34-38 (NIV)

34Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. 36What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 38If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

I.                   Introduction:

II.               Embrace The Sacrificial Life: Abandoned to God

A.                 Following Jesus

1.                  Sharing A Sacrificial Attitude

2.                   Denying A Personal Agenda

B.                 Giving Your Life

1.                  For Jesus

2.                  For the Gospel

C.                 Saving Your Life

1.                  The Gift Of Life Returned

2.                  The Glory of Jesus Shared

III.            Abandon The Selfish Life: Embracing the World

A.                 Living For Worldly Gain

1.                  Not Worth Your Time: A Foolish Exercise

2.                  Not Worth Your Soul: A Poor Exchange Rate

B.                 Living In Wicked Company

1.                  In The Act of Adultery: The Worship of Idols

2.                  In The Company of Sinners: The Way of the Multitude

C.                 Living A Wasted Life

1.                  A Squandered Resource

2.                  A Disgraceful End

IV.             Conclusion: