Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross Daily | Luke 9:23

Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross Daily | Luke 9:23

From Ninth Avenue Church of Christ by Ninth Avenue Church

February 8, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 890

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of true commitment to Jesus through daily surrender and discipleship as outlined in Luke 9:23–26.

What does real commitment to Jesus look like in everyday life? In this message from Gospel of Luke 9:23–26, Jesus Christ moves His followers from curiosity to surrender. His call is simple to say but lifelong to live: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Me. This sermon explores how discipleship requires more than admiration or occasional consultation. Jesus does not come to be our assistant; He comes to be Lord. Each day we choose whether we will cling to control or release it, whether we will preserve our version of life or trust His. You’ll be encouraged to consider: why following Jesus begins with surrender what it practically means to “deny yourself” how cross-bearing is a daily decision the danger of holding too tightly to comfort, success, or image the hope of walking step-by-step with Christ and not carrying the burden alone God is not asking for perfection. He asks for continual commitment. Whether you are exploring faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this message will help you renew the decision to follow Him today.

Topics covered

  • discipleship
  • commitment to Jesus
  • surrender
  • daily cross-bearing
  • faith exploration
  • Christian living

Keywords

  • deny yourself
  • take up your cross
  • follow Jesus
  • commitment
  • surrender
  • Christian faith
  • discipleship
  • daily decision

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Luke

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