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4th Cross<\/h1>\n
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In your forbearance take me not away; know that for your sake I bear reproach. 16\u00a0Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. 17\u00a0I did not sit in the company of revelers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because your hand was upon me, for you had filled me with indignation. 18\u00a0Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will you be to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail? 19\u00a0Therefore thus says the Lord: \u201cIf you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them. 20\u00a0And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, declares the Lord. 21\u00a0I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”SCRIPTURE #2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n<div class=\"passagebtn-two\">\n<h4>Romans 12:9-21<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"passage-two\">\n<h5><strong>Marks of the True Christian<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>9\u00a0Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10\u00a0Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11\u00a0Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[7] serve the Lord. 12\u00a0Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13\u00a0Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14\u00a0Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15\u00a0Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16\u00a0Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[8] Never be wise in your own sight. 17\u00a0Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18\u00a0If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19\u00a0Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[9] to the wrath of God, for it is written, \u201cVengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.\u201d 20\u00a0To the contrary, \u201cif your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.\u201d 21\u00a0Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”SCRIPTURE #3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n<div class=\"passagebtn-three\">\n<h4>Matthew 16:21-28<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"passage-three\">\n<h5>Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection<\/h5>\n<p>21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, \u201cFar be it from you, Lord![5] This shall never happen to you.\u201d 23 But he turned and said to Peter, \u201cGet behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance[6] to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>24\u00a0Then Jesus told his disciples, \u201cIf anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25\u00a0For whoever would save his life[7] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26\u00a0For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? 27\u00a0For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. 28\u00a0Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”SERMON NOTES” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n<h3>Sermon Script<\/h3>\n<p>Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh Lord, my strength and redeemer. Amen.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a04th Cross<\/h3>\n<p>There were three crosses on Calvary\u2019s hill the day Jesus Christ was crucified. Two criminals and a murderer were scheduled to hang on the tree that day. That is\u2026 before the members of the Sanhedrin plotted to arrest Jesus. As the crowd shouted, \u201cCrucify Him, Crucify Him,\u201d Pilot releases the murderer Barabbas to let Jesus take his place.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, with a thief on each side of Jesus\u2026the three took their last breath. But did you know there is a fourth cross?<\/p>\n<p>A couple years ago we were in Charlotte NC and had the opportunity to attend a Christian theatrical event at NarroWay Productions. By the way, I would highly recommend. The singing, acting, live animals, and choreography were nothing like I have ever seen. At any rate, the name of this dinner theater was \u201cThe Fourth Cross.\u201d Appropriate for the Lenten season at the time, this play showcased many events in Jesus\u2019 life leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection.<\/p>\n<p>This play followed the events as told to us in scripture through the life and death of Jesus, except for some added drama around the life of Barabbas.<\/p>\n<p>In this additional drama, the father of Barabbas worked with the Chief Priests in a plot to convince Pilot to release his son through a trade pardon. Thus, giving up Jesus to the religious leaders\u2026 who wanted to kill Him. Then Barabbas would be free to return home to his family.<\/p>\n<p>It was entertaining booing the villain Barabbas as he commenced killing a soldier\u2026 urging the crowd to approve of his evil tactics. Later however, after Jesus was beaten and crucified, he realized there was a cross for him after all… A fourth cross that he found lying in plain sight was his. That fourth cross was the one he must now carry for Christ\u2026 If Jesus\u2019 resurrection wasn\u2019t enough of a happy ending, the crowd rejoiced when Barabbas died to his old self and found a new life with Jesus.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow Me<\/h3>\n<p>This is what Jesus was telling His disciples in the Gospel lesson today in Matthew 16. We read in verse 24 \u201cIf anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.\u201d\u00a0 The actor Barabbas denied himself\u2026 took up his cross\u2026 the fourth one\u2026 and lost the life captivating his old self. All to follow Christ for an eternal reward.<\/p>\n<p>In retrospect, through various life circumstances, this is what we are all called to do\u2026 Let\u2019s take a look at what Jesus is telling us today in the Gospel lesson.<\/p>\n<p>First, we must understand what it means to deny oneself. This is not a popular idea in the self-centered world that we live. A world where it seems like success is happiness. Where more money, or more power, equate into more satisfaction. The self that believes that the one who dies with the most toys wins. But Jesus is telling us to take time out to say NO to ourselves and say YES to God. It\u2019s that easy. All Jesus wants is for us to turn our focus to Him. That is denying yourself\u2026<\/p>\n<p>You have already done that today, you are here. But were there times you would rather play golf or go fishing? \u2026 Or maybe during the week, you helped a neighbor instead of helping yourself. Sometimes we must say no to ourselves to say yes to God. Denying self-interests that turn our focus away from God. This will help us carry the load we are asked to do next.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at this verse again, Jesus says, \u201cIf you want to follow me, you must deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me.\u201d If you think denying yourself is unpopular these days, then how about taking up your Cross? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<h3>Bearing Your Cross<\/h3>\n<p>Throughout the Epistle lesson read a few minutes ago in Paul\u2019s letter to the Romans, Paul suggests how this is done. In chapter 12 verse 12 he writes\u2026 \u201cRejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, be constant in prayer.\u201d We all know it\u2019s not easy to rejoice in hope and patient in suffering. It often makes us <u>inpatient <\/u>in prayer. Paul continues in verse 13\u2026 \u201cContribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.\u201d Would you have to deny yourself to carry this cross?<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to look very far to find out where you could possibly contribute to the needs of others or reach out to a stranger. Paul concludes with verse 21, \u201cDo not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.\u201d When we do these things, keep in mind\u2026 this cross bearing will look different for each of us.<\/p>\n<p>The Crosses we carry will be in many shapes and forms in our life. They will even change as we get older. Some you choose and some you don\u2019t. Some are easy, some are not. No two crosses are the same. The fourth cross Barnabas carried in that play was specific to him. Your fourth cross will be specific to you.<\/p>\n<p>Taking up the cross can be as simple as bowing your head in prayer, opening a Bible or gathering for worship like you are right now.<\/p>\n<p>We take up our cross when our hearts ache over the brokenness and sinfulness of the world.<\/p>\n<p>We take up our cross by bearing one another\u2019s burdens and pains\u2026 sitting beside a loved one as they are getting a medical procedure. Sharing our time with someone at a nursing home\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>You can take up your cross by forgiving someone. Lifting a grudge, putting an end to judgement\u2026 or through sorrowful confession.<\/p>\n<p>We can take up our cross by accepting the burdens in life and then thanking God for all the blessings He has given us.<\/p>\n<p>There are many, many ways to take up your cross. The fourth cross\u2026 those circumstances that you find yourself in, that involve a direct relationship with Jesus.<\/p>\n<h3>Is It Too Heavy?<\/h3>\n<p>There will also be times however, when the weight of the cross seems like too much to bear. Yes, we are told that God doesn\u2019t give us any more than we can handle\u2026 But the question arises\u2026 \u201cWhy does my cross have to be the largest one?\u201d The Devil loves to turn the focus back to our own self.<\/p>\n<p>This is what happened to Peter after Jesus foretold his fate. He rebuked Jesus saying \u201cFar be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.\u201d Then later denied knowing Him three times. But Jesus turned and said to Peter and even us today, \u201cFor you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I ran across this story the other day entitled \u201c<strong>Is Your Cross Too Heavy To Bear?<\/strong>\u201d \u2026 It goes like this\u2026. A young man was at the end of his rope. Seeing no way out, he dropped to his knees in prayer. \u201cLord, I can\u2019t go on,\u201d he said. \u201cI have too heavy a cross to bear.\u201d The Lord replied, \u201cMy son, if you can\u2019t bear its weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then, open that door over there and pick out any cross you wish.\u201d The man was filled with relief and said, \u201cThank you Lord\u201d and he did as he was told. Upon entering the other room, he saw many crosses; some so Large the tops were not visible. Then, he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall. \u201cI\u2019d like that one, Lord,\u201d he said. The Lord replied, \u201cMy son that is the cross you just brought in.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Jesus is clear\u2026 \u201cTake up your cross.\u201d Yes, your cross might be heavy, but it is your cross. And when it seems like too much to bear\u2026 remember Paul\u2019s words\u2026 \u201cRejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, be constant in prayer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And we do this why?<\/p>\n<p>To follow Jesus. A key element in the Gospel lesson today as Jesus will be there wherever we go, whatever cross we carry, no matter how big or small…<\/p>\n<p>Think about it\u2026 If we <u>follow<\/u> Jesus, that means Jesus is in the lead. With Jesus leading our way, by faith we can deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Him. An invitation no one should deny. The invitation to the way of life. This is the way to forgiveness. The way to joy and peace. An invitation by Jesus, showing the way to eternal life.<\/p>\n<p>But once again, Jesus didn\u2019t say it would be trouble free, in fact on the contrary. We must give our life to Christ, and it isn\u2019t going to be easy. Nor will it be comfortable. Yes, we will face the same challenges as those who do not follow Jesus. We must pay the same bills, pull the same weeds, fight the same sickness, and finally face the same death that everyone else will face. In tangible terms, Christians will not get a genuine solid gold plastic trophy. But is this not taking up our cross as well?<\/p>\n<h3>Great Rewards<\/h3>\n<p>The fourth cross we carry is not visible to the human eye. But it can be seen through the eyes of faith. This fourth cross is held by Jesus, and we are on it. Paul says in Romans 6, \u201cWe died with Him, so we can live with Him.\u201d Through the cross where Jesus died, and then rose again\u2026 God restored His relationship to man that was lost in the Garden of Eden. That relationship involves forgiveness of our sins and restoring us to work in His kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>That my friends is why Jesus wants us to \u201cDeny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.\u201d A loving invitation to an eternal gift.<\/p>\n<p>Even though we won\u2019t get all the answers to life\u2019s \u201cwhy, why why,\u201d questions. We do have the answer to the most important one\u2026 We know the ending of the story. We might not know how all the drama in the middle will go or what shape the final chapter will take. But we know the end of the story\u2026 Our Savior defeated death on the cross, opened the tomb, and rose again so we can be assured of our salvation through Him. To lose all for Him is to save all. He will see to it that what is lost is returned on the last day, even life itself.<\/p>\n<p>Did Barabbas repented and follow Jesus? We do not know. What we do know however\u2026 that <u>is<\/u> within the power of the Holy Spirit as He works in all of humanity when we carry our cross for Christ. That fourth cross we carry, we can carry with joy.<\/p>\n<p>Because taking up the cross is what Jesus did for us \u2026 and through it, God creates an experience for us that is not like anything else the world can offer.\u00a0 There is satisfaction, purpose, and direction in this cross-bearing life\u2026<\/p>\n<p>A life modeled after the one whose own life has saved ours. The one who made cross bearing a good thing\u2026 a holy choice\u2026 a life-giving act\u2026 Fashioned from the one we have been called to follow\u2026 with our Cross.<\/p>\n<p>And may the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>Amen.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three crosses stood on Calvary’s hill. 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