Podcasts about way of the cross

These past few weeks, we have been working our way through the opening of Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians. In today's installment, Paul asks a question that always piques my interest: “Where is the debater of this age?” See, I used to do debate, sometimes called policy debate or cx debate, in high school and college, traveling all over the country to tournaments. So, when Paul talks about debaters, I notice.His question here, however, is not a serious question. In the Roman world and the Greek world before it, debate was popular, all forms of oratory were. And all educated people, of which Paul is certainly one, would have been trained in the art of debate. Paul knows exactly where to go to find a debater in that age. No, this is not a serious question, it is a rhetorical question designed to mock. Ultimately, he is trying to set up an argument for why the faith we proclaim is better than the values of the world.Debate is ultimately about wins and losses, and you are to strive for the wins. Victory and success. The whole point is to convince the audience or judge or judges that you are right and that your opponent is wrong. This was as true then; it still is today. In debate, there are winners and losers.To win, to persuade people of your rightness, every debater would have used Aristotle's three-fold approach to persuasion, found in the book Rhetoric. Everyone would have read this book in school, Paul most certainly read this book in school. In Rhetoric, Aristotle argues that you need to use some combination of your own ethos (your presence, expertise, position), the pathos of your audience (their worries, fears, anxieties), and your logos (your words, the carefully structured logic – logos/logic – the carefully structured logic of your words). Ethos, pathos, and logos.But the logos Paul really cares about is not the logos of our arguments, but the Logos of God. Logos means Word. In the beginning was the Word, the Logos, and the Logos became flesh and lived among us. Paul points to the true Logos. Not the debater's logos, not Aristotle's logos, but the true and ultimate Logos, the incarnate Logos, the incarnate Word: Jesus Christ.And the image of the logos with which Paul starts the argument of this letter is the Logos hanging there on the cross. "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved it is the power of God." This is counter to everything that the debater - of Paul's age, of our age, of every age - cares about. Losing instead of winning; failure instead of success.The cross: that shameful tool of execution of the Roman State, designed to make a point to the whole body politic by publicly humiliating the victim. The cross: the ancient equivalent of the electric chair or the lynching tree or the gun used in a summary execution by an agent of the state on the street.The Cross - this horrendous thing - is the foundation of true wisdom, true knowledge, true discernment, true boasting. The cross is the foundation of Paul's argument – remember we are just starting this letter, he is still laying the foundation for his argument that will unfold – the cross is the foundation of the argument that is going to take him into his wild claims later in the letter about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, a baptized member of the Body of Christ - when he will claim that even the weakest, lowliest member is not only necessary, but often the most valuable - and his audacious claims about the primacy of love over every other gift.This argument is an echo what Jesus proclaimed from the mountain that we heard in the Gospel today: blessed are the poor, the mourners, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure, the peacemakers, the persecuted. Jesus lifts up the lowly and proclaims that they are blessed.What kind of blessings are these? Certainly not blessings as the world understands blessing. These are not things that the typical debater is going to use as evidence of blessing. But these are the way of Jesus. These are the blessings of the way of the cross. "Foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved it is the power of God."Winning is seductive. Success pulls at us constantly. Power is like the siren calling out to Odysseus. And yet, as Paul reminds us, winning, success, and power are nothing compared to God. The foolishness of God is greater than our wisdom; the weakness of God greater than our strength. Winning, success, and power are all useless in the light of the cross.This argument is also an echo of Micah in our first reading trying to plead his case before the mountains. And yet, proclaim he must and proclaim we must, to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.What foolishness it is to do these three things in our world that seems to delight in injustice, to love meanness, and to run arrogantly from our God, run arrogantly as if we were God. All foolishness. But it is the foolish wisdom of God. And we have to keep proclaiming this foolish wisdom.Keep proclaiming justice, kindness, and humility. Keep proclaiming the love taught in the words of the Beatitudes. Keep proclaiming the cross. These are the way of Jesus. Do not weary of this of this proclamation. Even as the world calls you foolish for prioritizing service over power, humility over arrogance, love over fear. Do not weary. For that power of God will carry you through to the end. Amen.

This talk was part of the PM Service series entitled The Way Of The Cross. Text: Mark 10:1-31 Date: 1 February 2026 Speaker: Josh van der Kooij

We're joined by Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production with TAN Books, talks about the Way of the Cross with the Saints. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about evangelization at the primary mission of Catholic Schools. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Catholic paper.

This talk was part of the PM Service series entitled The Way Of The Cross. Text: Mark 9:30-50 Date: 25 January 2026 Speaker: Charles Roennfeldt

Mark 8:34-48

Secular - A Sunday School teacher asked her class, "Does anyone know what the Prophet Elijah's last words were?" A little boy in the back stood up and said, "Go, get ‘em, Tiger!" The teacher was confused. "Where on earth did you hear that?" The boy replied, "In the Bible! It says right there: 'Elijah…

This talk was part of the PM Service series entitled The Way Of The Cross. Text: Mark 9:1-29 Date: 18 January 2026 Speaker: Josh van der Kooij

‘I must needs go home by the way of the cross,There's no other way but this;I shall ne'er get sight of the gates of light,If the way of the cross I miss.The way of the cross leads home, (leads home,)The way of the cross leads home; (leads home;)It is sweet to know as I onward go,The way of cross leads home.‘I must needs go on in the blood sprinkled way,The path that the Savior trod,If I ever climb to the heights sublime,Where the soul is at home with God.‘Then I bid farewell to the way of the world,To walk in it nevermore;For the Lord says, "Come," and I seek my homeWhere He waits at the open door.'—Jessie Brown Pounds (1861-1921)

Why God Reveals Christ's Glory to Strengthen Obedience If following Jesus feels costly, this episode reveals why God shows us who Christ truly is—without removing the call to carry the cross.What does it mean to follow Jesus when faith feels costly? In this two-part message from Mark 9:2–13, we explore the biblical pattern of suffering now, glory later. As Jesus reveals His glory in the Transfiguration, He strengthens His disciples to endure the path of obedience rather than escape it. These episodes examine Christian suffering, obedience to Christ, and what it looks like to keep following Jesus through hard seasons—trusting Him without the full picture and believing that the cross comes before the crown. In this episode: Why the Christian life follows a clear pattern: suffering first, glory later What the Transfiguration reveals—and why it wasn't meant to keep the disciples on the mountain How Mark 9 connects directly to the call of the cross in Mark 8 Why God sometimes gives a glimpse of glory without removing the cost of obedience The difference between curiosity about Jesus and faith in Jesus Why chasing spiritual experiences can weaken discipleship What it means to behold Christ's glory without demanding comfort or clarity How seeing who Jesus truly is prepares us to trust Him in the valley Resources + Links: Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Find additional resources for this sermon at: https://gospeldaily.org/podcast-1444-1445/ ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled: Are We Missing the Point in Suffering?  https://joshweidmann.com/gods-point-in-suffering/ Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Encountering Jesus  

How to Keep Following Christ When the Cost Is Real If obedience feels harder than it should, this episode will help you hear Christ's voice clearly and take the next faithful step—even without the full picture. In this two-part message from Mark 9:2–13, we explore the biblical pattern of suffering now, glory later. As Jesus reveals His glory in the Transfiguration, He strengthens His disciples to endure the path of obedience rather than escape it. These episodes examine Christian suffering, obedience to Christ, and what it looks like to keep following Jesus through hard seasons—trusting Him without the full picture and believing that the cross comes before the crown. In this episode: What happens after the mountaintop—when obedience still lies ahead Why God's command is not to admire Jesus, but to listen to Him How emotions and internal noise can drown out the Shepherd's voice Why discipleship is built on obedience, not feelings or experiences What the resurrection reveals about suffering and glory Why God rarely gives the full picture before calling us to follow How faith learns to walk with incomplete understanding A practical challenge to take one step of obedience—even in the valley Resources + Links: Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Find additional resources for this sermon at: https://gospeldaily.org/podcast-1444-1445/ ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled: Are We Missing the Point in Suffering?  https://joshweidmann.com/gods-point-in-suffering/ Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Encountering Jesus

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Galatians 6:14) *1/ The way of redemption - The cross of Christ. 2/ The way of salvation - The preaching of the cross. 3/ The way of obedience - The taking up of our cross.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the transformative power of the cross of Christ as the sole foundation of redemption, salvation, and Christian obedience, drawing from Galatians 6:14 to emphasize that true glory lies not in human achievement but in the crucified Saviour. It unfolds three interconnected truths: First, the cross is the divine means of redemption, where Christ, as the spotless Lamb, bore the wrath of God and fulfilled the law's demands, making salvation possible through His finished work; Second, salvation comes not through human effort or experience, but through the preaching of the cross, which reveals Christ as the only way to life and draws sinners to faith by exposing their need for grace; Third, genuine faith manifests in obedience, as believers are called to deny themselves, take up their cross, and live in separation from the world's values, reflecting a life transformed by grace and marked by faithful discipleship. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, calling listeners to a deep, ongoing commitment to Christ, where the cross remains the focal point of identity, hope, and daily surrender.

This talk was the first in the PM Service series entitled The Way Of The Cross. Text: Mark 8:27-38 Date: 4 January 2026 Speaker: Josh van der Kooij

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Matthew brings us the next in our series Tough Talks, looking at what it means to follow Jesus who died on the cross.

We all want a life that feels full--but Jesus defines abundance in a wav that flips our assumptions upside down. In Abundant: The Life We All Want, we discover that true fullness isn't found in possessions, comfort, or control. but in a Person. The abundant life Jesus offers isn't about getting more, it's about belonging more- belonging to Him. Through His words in John 10:10, we'l see that real abundance is peace that can't be stolen, joy that can't be shaken, and life that begins now and lasts forever. At In Focus Church, love God, love people and reach the world with God's love is more than a mission statement. it is how we want to live. We want to boldlv share the love of Jesus with others. We hope you will want to be a part of what God is doing in and through IFC as we continue to be a church that displays the gospel through how we love one another and the world around us as Christ loved us first. Along with a powerful time in the Word of God, we will also be able to worship God wholeheartedly as He deserves. Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you! And if you are coming on Sunday, bring someone with you! God is about to do some more miracles!

Are you searching for a full and meaningful life but finding it harder to grasp than you thought? What if the path to the life you want is different than you imagined? In one of the most surprising moments in the Gospels, the Son of God kneels to wash his disciples' feet. In doing so, he reveals that true life is found not in grasping for more, but in giving ourselves away.

Jason Hansen continues our series in the book of Acts.Learn more about us at ⁠anchorchurchgilbert.com⁠.Do you have any questions about the sermon? Text them to 480-757-7553.

Today, Andy Hawthorne looks at 1 Peter and unpacks how we need to be a people ready to undergo persecution for the sake of the gospel.

The Way of the Cross is surrender, servanthood, and obedience. Pastor Garvon shares Paul's perspective on his personal journey of The Way to the Cross and how we can also have Paul's attitude in our own lives as he writes in Philippians 2:5-9. Message given October 26, 2025 to Christ Church of Rapid City, SD.

This is the Silver Lake Mennonite Church Sunday morning sermon by Mel Beiler.Visit our website for more info about our church: https://silverlakemennonitechurch.com

Bible Direction for Life is the sermon podcast of Westside Baptist Church in Bremerton, Washington. This sermon is entitled “The Way of the Cross” and was preached by Peter Montoro on September 21, 2025. If you would like to learn more about Westside Baptist Church, please visit our Website: www.BibleDirectionForLife.com. Subscribe to the Podcast if you would like to hear new sermons and lessons each week.  

The Gospel of Mark is the earliest written account of Jesus' life and ministry. Written by John Mark, a close companion of the apostle Peter, this gospel highlights Jesus' incredible power through His miracles and healings, revealing the depth of His love for us. This expository series takes us through the entire book of Mark, and brings to new light the life and death of Jesus Christ.--------Sign up for Pillars: A 12 Week Discipleship JourneyBuilding Saints who are STRONG, SMART, and STABLE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://weareoneyouth.com/pillars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------Text the We Are One Hotline for prayer needs and all things We Are One: 844-641-8147For bibles, prayer requests, giving, and more, click the link below to get connected!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://weareoneyouth.com/fam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you just accepted Jesus, if you have a prayer request, or you want to know more about us, CLICK THIS LINK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://weareoneyouth.com/fam⁠

Current Sermon Series The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right September 7 – October 12 In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ's kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We'll examine how Jesus' cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we'll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage. September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30 September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56  September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37 September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15 October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7 October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

In Mark 8, Jesus sets forth the path of discipleship—what it means to follow Him. It is not an easy, casual path, but an exceedingly important one that we explore this week.WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Mark 14:32–42. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Jenny Salt. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In the final week of our Christ Crucified series, Pastor Ben Helton reminds us that the cross not only saves us but also shapes us. Through Galatians and Philippians, he demonstrates how a cruciform life entails surrendering our own efforts and allowing the Spirit of God to form Christ within us. This message challenges us to live out the gospel with humility, sacrifice, and service, reflecting Jesus in every part of our lives.

What was in the way of the cross?

Forgiveness, The Way of the Cross by Mary Hasz

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Greatness in God's kingdom is found through humility, sacrificial service, and open-hearted dependence on Him.

Throughout the first half of his gospel, Mark repeatedly shows us how the crowds and the disciples misunderstood Jesus' identity. Last week, we reached a key moment when Peter and the disciples finally recognized and confessed that Jesus is the Christ. Mark introduced this turning point by showing Jesus heal a blind man in two stages. Jesus' first touch caused the blind man to see, but he could not see clearly. The second touch healed the man completely (8:22-26). Just as the blind man, Peter, and the disciples could now see that Jesus is the Christ, they still did not fully understand what the Christ had come to do. When Jesus tells them He came to suffer and die, Peter rebukes Him. The disciples expected the Messiah to be an earthly conqueror who would bring victory, abundance, and glory, as in the days of Solomon. Following Him would mean reigning with Him as He conquered the occupying armies and led Israel to fulfill God's covenant promises. Hearing that the "son of man" must suffer and die was not what they expected. We ended in verses 31-33 with Jesus chastising Peter for denying that the Messiah must suffer. This Sunday, Jesus continues teaching that not only must the Messiah suffer and die, but following Him also means walking that same path. Trusting Jesus is to follow Him as He walks the way of the cross. This passage speaks to everyone who confesses that Jesus is the Christ, as Jesus says, "If anyone would come after me..." It is not just for the elite Christians or the 12 disciples. Jesus says that anyone following Him must deny themselves and take up their own cross. After making this statement, Jesus gives four "for" statements (v. 35-38) explaining why it is necessary to take up the cross and deny self. On Sunday, we will unpack these statements and show that the way of the cross is the only path of true discipleship. This is a crucial section in Mark's Gospel, and from this point, the focus shifts to what it means to follow Jesus. To prepare for Sunday, read Mark 8:27-9:1 so you understand the context of what we will examine in 8:34-9:1. I. What Following Jesus Entails (v. 34) II. Why Following Jesus Is Necessary (v. 35-38) III. Where Following Jesus Leads (9:1)

Dan Bushy, Pastor/Missionary    God's chosen way for us to live as believers is to go the way of the cross. Following Jesus' example of laying down His life for others.   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give  

In this lecture, Don Carson emphasizes the role of Christian leaders as servants of Christ and the importance of faithfulness, humility, and integrity in their leadership. Carson urges Christian leaders to avoid pride, remain accountable to God, and uphold the way of the cross in their lives. Carson stresses the importance of discipline and the need for leaders to serve as models of Christ-likeness within the church and community.He teaches the following:The need for Christian leaders to be seen as servants of ChristThe importance of proving faithful to the trust given by ChristThe need for Christian leaders to avoid pride and boastingChristian leadership involves being entrusted with the mysteries of God and serving Christ, not just the churchThe differences between Christian leadership and worldly leadershipThe importance of accountability structures in the churchThe qualifications and responsibilities of Christian leadersWhy Christian leaders must prove faithful to the One who has entrusted them with their fundamental tasks

This is June 1st's sermon by Brian McLain walking through the three temptations Satan presents Jesus and emphasizing Jesus's example of willing sacrifice. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

We hope this message in our series "Acts - Turning The World Upside Down" is impactful and uplifting in your walk with Jesus!If you would like to dive deeper, check out the links below.Listen to the Acts Companion Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPe4iZS-2t-qwfMP9RrwHKpdDwENmO9JKStay in touch with us on Instagram | Facebook | Spotify - True Hope ChurchCheck out our Website:https://www.truehopechurch.org

The disciples recognize Jesus as Messiah and Son of God but without realizing all that the Messiah has come to do. So Jesus begins teaching them the way of the cross. And there is resistance from them. They didn't expect that. But Jesus knows the way to glory passes through the cross. And if we … Continue reading The Way of the Cross →

Jessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 10:42-45 on what true greatness means in the Kingdom of God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3SvkqS2

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Good Friday reminds us that following Jesus means embracing the cross—not just in theory, but in the costly, sometimes public, burdens we carry with Him. Yet in His suffering, death, and burial, we find both intimacy with Christ and true freedom, as He takes our burdens and offers us rest.

This Easter we're invited to see the resurrection not just as a historical event, but as a daily, transformative reality that shapes the Christian life through the pattern of death, burial, and resurrection. By looking to Christ crucified, we're called to embrace His love, let go of what must die, and live in the healing, victorious power of His resurrection.

Pastor Jerrell Jobe takes us on a step into the final hours of Jesus' life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate, a Roman soldier, and Simon of Cyrene. Beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross, Jesus endured the unthinkable, not because He had to, but because He chose to. His agony wasn't the end, but the doorway to our freedom. This is the story of the Savior who gave everything, for you. Watch this teaching to fully learn the depth of Jesus' love for all humanity.

Pastor Jerrell Jobe takes us on a step into the final hours of Jesus' life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate, a Roman soldier, and Simon of Cyrene. Beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross, Jesus endured the unthinkable, not because He had to, but because He chose to. His agony wasn't the end, but the doorway to our freedom. This is the story of the Savior who gave everything, for you. Watch this teaching to fully learn the depth of Jesus' love for all humanity.

The way of the cross is excruciating, and it is the only way to salvation.

By examining the scourging of Jesus and His crown of thorns, we're invited to “not look away” from the cost of our sin, as this message draws from Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 to vividly portray Christ's sacrifice and the deep love behind it. Through the imagery of His blood as a healing force, we're reminded of the transformative power of His wounds—cleansing us from sin and giving us hope and restoration in the midst of our struggles.

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This week, we saw Jesus betrayed by those He loved and put on trial by the religious leaders. He allowed Himself to be bound so that His followers could experience true freedom. In the face of testing, He remained silent—receiving these moments as part of the Father's plan for salvation.Today, Jesus invites us to be "arrested" with Him—to silently receive both the Father's plan and His method for shaping us into the image of the Son.

In the first message of our new five-part series, Way of the Cross, we saw Jesus invite His disciples into the depths of His heart—only to be met with slumber. As they slept, they missed seeing Him pray; they missed His surrender to the Father. Today, Jesus is still looking for disciples who will stay awake, see His heart, and join Him in surrendering their own wills in humble submission to the Father.

Lord Show Us The Way (Part 4). The message of the cross is power! In this sermon, we challenge and stir our call to follow the crucified way of Jesus!