About this episode

Pastor Kenneth Thomas discusses the cost of following Jesus and what it means to take up your cross.

Everyone is chasing something, and it always costs you something. As we start our new series, God Is…, we open Mark 8:34-36 to unpack what it really means to take up your cross and follow Jesus, while asking yourself whether what you’re pursuing is worth what it’s costing you. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, we’d love to celebrate with you. Please connect with us through our A-Card here: https://...

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Kenneth Thomas

Topics covered

• following Jesus
• taking up your cross
• cost of discipleship
• spiritual pursuit
• Mark 8:34-36

Keywords

• God
• discipleship
• cross
• Jesus
• spirituality
• cost
• pursuit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ascent Church

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