Self-denial and the cross

Taking up the cross, dying to self, renunciation, the cost of discipleship.

195 sermons under this heading.

1. Demonstration 6: Of Monks
   Aphrahat the Persian Sage · Romans 13:11
2. Die Gleichnis-Reden Jesu Christi - Vor dem Ärgernis
   Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Arndt
3. Festal Letter for 335
   Athanasius of Alexandria · 2 Corinthians 4:10
4. De contemptu mundi
   Augustine of Hippo · No. 345
5. On the words of the Gospel, Luke ix. 57, etc., where the case of the three persons is treated of, of whom one said, ‘I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest,’ and was disallowed: another did not dare to offer himself, and was aroused; the third wished
   Augustine of Hippo · Luke 9:57 · No. 50
6. On the words of the Gospel, Mark viii. 34, ‘If any man would come after me, let him deny himself,’ etc. And on the words 1 John ii. 15, ‘if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.’
   Augustine of Hippo · Mark 8:34 · No. 46
7. Tractate 124 on John
   Augustine of Hippo · John 21:19–25
8. The Spirit of Sacrifice
   Francis Asbury Baker · No. 24
9. Enemies of the cross of Christ. No. 1
   Albert Barnes · Philippians 3:18 · No. 13
10. Enemies of the cross of Christ. No. 2
    Albert Barnes · Philippians 3:18 · No. 14
11. Enemies of the cross of Christ. No. 3
    Albert Barnes · Philippians 3:18 · No. 15
12. Salvation easy
    Albert Barnes · Acts 15:10 · No. 10
13. In Natale Sancti Benedicti Episcopi
    Bede · Luke 18:1–999
14. Corporateness and Individualism
    Robert Hugh Benson · Matthew 16:25 · No. 8
15. De quaerenda sapientia
    Bernard of Clairvaux · No. 15
16. De tribus mediis recuperandae beatitudinis a Christo praescriptis in illud: « Qui vult venire post me, » etc. (Luc. IX, 23)
    Bernard of Clairvaux · No. 63
17. Life and Fruitfulness through Death
    Horatius Bonar · No. 23
18. Life and Fruitfulness through Death
    Horatius Bonar · John 12:24 · No. 22
19. Self or Christ; Which Is It?
    Horatius Bonar · Romans 14:7–9 · No. 29
20. Sur le respect humain
    Louis Bourdaloue · No. 2
21. Sunday after Ascension
    Louis B. Buchheimer · Luke 9:1–999
22. Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity
    Louis B. Buchheimer · Luke 14:1–999
23. The military discipline
    Horace Bushnell · 2 Timothy 2:3–4 · No. 20
24. Homilia 10
    Caesarius of Arles
25. Homilia 8
    Caesarius of Arles
26. Sermon 43 on Galatians
    John Calvin · Galatians 6 · No. 43
27. In caput VI Evangelii S. Matthaei
    Chromatius of Aquileia
28. Homily 21 on 1 Corinthians
    John Chrysostom · 1 Corinthians 9:1
29. Homily 35 on Matthew
    John Chrysostom · Matthew 10:34
30. Homily 4 on 2 Timothy
    John Chrysostom · 2 Timothy 2:1–7
31. Homily 55 on Matthew
    John Chrysostom · Matthew 16:24
32. Homily 67 on John
    John Chrysostom · John 12:25–26
33. The discipline of human powers
    Alexander Crummell · 2 Timothy 2:3 · No. 13
34. Homily 105 on Luke
    Cyril of Alexandria · Luke 14:25–35
35. Homily 124 on Luke
    Cyril of Alexandria · Luke 18:28–30
36. Homily 50 on Luke
    Cyril of Alexandria · Luke 9:23–26
37. Homily 57 on Luke
    Cyril of Alexandria · Luke 9:57–58
38. Homily 58 on Luke
    Cyril of Alexandria · Luke 9:59–60
39. Homily 59 on Luke
    Cyril of Alexandria · Luke 9:61–62
40. The Christian Struggle
    James DeKoven · Galatians 2:20 · No. 19
41. The Eccentricity of Religion
    Henry Drummond · Mark 3:21 · No. 4
42. The Character of Paul an Example t
    Jonathan Edwards · Philippians 3:17 · No. 5
43. Conformity to the World
    Charles Grandison Finney · Romans 12:2
44. Entire Consecration a Condition of Discipleship
    Charles Grandison Finney · Luke 14:33 · 14 April 1841 · No. 30
45. On Self-denial
    Charles Grandison Finney · Luke 9:23 · 27 April 1859
46. Self-denial
    Charles Grandison Finney · Luke 9:23 · 17 March 1841 · No. 28
47. Conformity to the Death of Christ
    Andrew Fuller · Philippians 3:10 · No. 22
48. The Choice of Moses
    Andrew Fuller · Hebrews 11:24–26 · No. 19
49. Sacrifice
    S. D. Gordon
50. What Following Means: A Look Ahead
    S. D. Gordon
51. Homilia 32 in Evangelia
    Gregory the Great · Luke 9:1–999
52. Homilia 37 in Evangelia
    Gregory the Great · Luke 14:1–999
53. Cxxii 122
    Hildebert of Lavardin · No. 122
54. IN EODEM FESTO. Lectio sancti Evangelii secundum Joannem
    Hrabanus Maurus
55. IN EODEM FESTO. Lectio sancti Evangelii secundum Matthaeum
    Hrabanus Maurus
56. IN EODEM FESTO. Lectio sancti Evangelii secundum Matthaeum
    Hrabanus Maurus
57. IN COMMUNI DE UNO MARTYRE. De abnegatione sui, et quinque gradibus ejus; et de mysterio, et sacramento sanctae crucis
    Innocent III · Luke 9:1–999 · No. 4
58. In Concilio Generali Lateranensi Habitus
    Innocent III · No. 6
59. In Eodem Festo
    Innocent III · Galatians 5:1–999 · No. 17
60. Discourse 12
    Isaac of Nineveh
61. Discourse 3
    Isaac of Nineveh
62. Discourse 56
    Isaac of Nineveh
63. Discourse 59
    Isaac of Nineveh
64. Discourse 61
    Isaac of Nineveh
65. Discourse 78
    Isaac of Nineveh
66. “Dying, We Live.”
    J. H. Jowett · John 12:24
67. How the Best Things Become Ours
    J. H. Jowett · Matthew 10:39
68. Lose to Find
    J. H. Jowett · Matthew 10:39
69. Sentimentalism
    J. H. Jowett · Luke 9:57
70. The Disciple’s Sacrifice
    J. H. Jowett · Colossians 1:24
71. Unfulfilled Impulse
    J. H. Jowett · Luke 9:61
72. The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ
    Charles Kingsley · 2 Timothy 2:3 · No. 23
73. Profit and Loss
    Henry Parry Liddon · Matthew 16:26 · 22 January 1865 · No. 4
74. It is not enough to have got rid of the pleasure of this world, unless a man gets the blessedness of the other
    Macarius the Egyptian
75. No art, no wealth of this world, but only the appearing of Christ, is able to cure man No art, no wealth of this world, but only the appearing of Christ, is able to cure man, whose great kinship with God this Homily sets forth
    Macarius the Egyptian
76. Self-Denial
    George MacDonald · Luke 9:23–24 · No. 11
77. The Way
    George MacDonald · Matthew 19:21
78. The Way
    George MacDonald · Matthew 19:21 · No. 1
79. A Life Lost and Found
    Alexander Maclaren · Matthew 10:39
80. A Willing Sacrifice
    Alexander Maclaren · Philippians 2:16–18
81. Amasiah
    Alexander Maclaren · 2 Chronicles 17:16
82. Christ Repressing Rash Discipleship
    Alexander Maclaren · Matthew 8:19–20
83. Christ’s Cross and Ours
    Alexander Maclaren · Luke 9:18–27
84. Christ’s Cross, and Ours
    Alexander Maclaren · Mark 8:27–9:1
85. Christian Asceticism
    Alexander Maclaren · 1 Peter 4:1–8
86. Coming In
    Alexander Maclaren
87. Ittai of Gath
    Alexander Maclaren · 2 Samuel 15:21
88. The Loss of all
    Alexander Maclaren · Philippians 3:4–8
89. The Rash Builder
    Alexander Maclaren · Luke 14:28
90. The Sacrifice of the Body
    Alexander Maclaren · Romans 12:1
91. A Severe Life Necessary for Christ’s Followers
    Henry Edward Manning · Luke 9:23 · No. 7
92. On Mixing in the World, and Its Safeguards
    Henry Edward Manning · Matthew 11:18–19 · No. 14
93. The Snare of the World and the Drawing of Christ the Two Great Antagonists
    Henry Edward Manning · Song of Solomon 1:4 · No. 21
94. The World We Have Renounced
    Henry Edward Manning · John 15:18–19 · No. 13
95. Worldly Affections Destructive of Love to God
    Henry Edward Manning · 1 John 2:15 · No. 5
96. Sermons upon Philippians iii. 7-21: Sermon 1
    Thomas Manton · Philippians 3:7 · No. 1
97. Sermons upon Philippians iii. 7-21: Sermon 2
    Thomas Manton · Philippians 3:8 · No. 2
98. Sermons upon Philippians iii. 7-21: Sermon 3
    Thomas Manton · Philippians 3:8 · No. 3
99. Sermons upon Philippians iii. 7-21: Sermon 4
    Thomas Manton · Philippians 3:8 · No. 4
100. The Faithul Followers of Christ Must Expect Troubles in This World
     Thomas Manton · Luke 9:57–62 · No. 7
101. Twenty Sermons: Sermon 5 ()
     Thomas Manton · Mark 9:49 · No. 5
102. De eo quod dicit Dominus in Evangelio Matth. cap. VIII: Vulpes foveas habent
     Maximus of Turin
103. The Power of Grace in Weaning the Heart from the World
     Matthew Mead · Psalms 131:1 · No. 2
104. Stripping for the Race
     F. B. Meyer · Hebrews 12:1–2
105. The Cross and the Saint
     G. Campbell Morgan · Philippians 3:10
106. Absolute Surrender
     Andrew Murray · 1 Kings 20
107. The Complete Surrender
     Andrew Murray · Genesis 39:1–3
108. The Self Life
     Andrew Murray · Matthew 16:24
109. The Duty of Self-Denial
     John Henry Newman · Psalms 131:2 · No. 7
110. The Christian’s work of dying daily
     John Owen · 1 Corinthians 15:31 · No. 29
111. The Christian’s work of dying daily
     John Owen · 1 Corinthians 15:31 · No. 28
112. The Christian’s work of dying daily
     John Owen · 1 Corinthians 15:31 · No. 27
113. De Scriba, cui Christus sequi se non permisit
     Peter Chrysologus · No. 19
114. Discourse 8: On Poverty ܡܐܡܪܐ ܕܬܡܢܝܐ ܕܥܠ ܡܣܪܩܘܬܐ
     Philoxenus of Mabbug
115. Discourse 9: On Poverty ܡܐܡܪܐ ܕܬܫܥܐ ܕܥܠ ܡܣܪܩܘܬܐ
     Philoxenus of Mabbug
116. The Discipline of the Body
     J. Hasloch Potter · 1 Corinthians 9:27
117. Zeal in the Cause of Christ
     William Morley Punshon · 2 Corinthians 5:1–999
118. Den 22 Januari
     Carl Olof Rosenius
119. Den 23 April
     Carl Olof Rosenius · Galatians 2:19
120. Den 25 Oktober
     Carl Olof Rosenius · Galatians 5:24
121. Den 7 Maj
     Carl Olof Rosenius
122. Moses — An Example
     John Charles Ryle · Hebrews 11:24–26
123. The Cost
     John Charles Ryle · Luke 14:28
124. The World
     John Charles Ryle · 2 Corinthians 6:17
125. A Worldly Life to Be Relinquished
     Charles Simeon
126. Appropriate Addresses to Distinct Characters
     Charles Simeon · Luke 9:57–62
127. Devotedness to God Recommended
     Charles Simeon · Romans 12:1
128. Dying Daily
     Charles Simeon · 1 Corinthians 15:31
129. Friendship of the World Is Enmity with God
     Charles Simeon
130. How We Are to Follow Christ
     Charles Simeon · Matthew 8:19–22
131. Love of the World Forbidden
     Charles Simeon · 1 John 2:15–17
132. MOSEs' CHOICE
     Charles Simeon · Hebrews 11:24–26
133. Peter's mistaken tenderness reproved
     Charles Simeon · Matthew 16:21–23
134. Self-Denying Love Inculcated
     Charles Simeon · Romans 15:1–3
135. Service
     Charles Simeon · Luke 9:62
136. The Benefit of Following Christ
     Charles Simeon · John 12:26
137. The Extent and Importance of a Christian's Duty
     Charles Simeon · Matthew 16:24
138. The Foolish Builder and the Inconsiderate King
     Charles Simeon · Luke 14:28–33
139. The Lord's People to Be Decided and Firm
     Charles Simeon · Exodus 32:26
140. The Manner in Which St. Paul Sought for Heaven
     Charles Simeon · 1 Corinthians 9:26
141. The Reward of Those Who Suffer for Christ
     Charles Simeon · Mark 10:28–30
142. The Worth of the Soul
     Charles Simeon · Matthew 16:26
143. A Sermon Preached in Christ Church, Oxon, Before the University, Sept. 11, 1698. on Hebrews xi. 24, 25, 26
     Robert South · Hebrews 11:24–26 · 11 September 1698 · No. 4
144. Interest Deposed, and Truth Restored
     Robert South · Matthew 10:33 · No. 3
145. Sermon 53 (Galatians 5:24)
     Robert South · Galatians 5:24 · No. 53
146. The terms of discipleship
     Gardiner Spring · Matthew 16:24 · No. 9
147. A Business-Like Account
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Philippians 3:7–9 · 3 June 1877 · No. 1357
148. A Good Soldier Of Jesus Christ
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · 2 Timothy 2:2–3 · 26 June 1870 · No. 938
149. A Procession of Cross-bearers
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Mark 10:21 · 27 July 1905 · No. 2946
150. All Or None—or, Compromises Refused— a Sermon With Five Texts
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Exodus 10:26 · 29 March 1885 · No. 1830
151. Characteristics of Christ's Disciples
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Luke 14:26 · 26 November 1899 · No. 2650
152. Christ's Death And Ours
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · John 12:23–24 · 24 January 1907 · No. 3024
153. Christ's Yoke and Burden
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Matthew 11:30 · 24 May 1903 · No. 2832
154. Confession of Christ
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Matthew 10:32–33 · 7 May 1914 · No. 3405
155. Consider Before You Fight
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Luke 14:31–32 · No. 632
156. Counting the Cost
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Luke 14:28–30 · 22 February 1874 · No. 1159
157. Dying Daily
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · 1 Corinthians 15:31 · 30 August 1868 · No. 828
158. Ears Bored to the Doorpost
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Exodus 21:5–6 · 16 January 1913 · No. 3337
159. Fickle Followers
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Luke 9:57–62 · 11 September 1892 · No. 2273
160. Hopeful, Yet Doubtful
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Matthew 8:19–20 · 20 May 1894 · No. 2361
161. Is It True?
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Daniel 3:14 · 21 November 1886 · No. 1930
162. Let Us Go Forth
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Hebrews 13:13 · 26 June 1864 · No. 577
163. Lovely, But Lacking
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Mark 10:21 · 26 December 1912 · No. 3334
164. Loyal to the Core
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · 2 Samuel 15:21 · No. 1512
165. Moses' Decision
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Hebrews 11:24–26 · 28 July 1872 · No. 1063
166. No Compromise
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Genesis 24:5–8 · 7 October 1888 · No. 2047
167. Secret Disciples Encouraged
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · John 18:25 · 21 July 1910 · No. 3207
168. Suffering Outside the Camp
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Hebrews 13:12 · 4 February 1900 · No. 2660
169. The Broken Column
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Luke 9:61 · No. 403
170. The Great Cross-bearer and His Followers
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Mark 15:20 · 8 October 1882 · No. 1683
171. The Tabernacle—Outside The Camp
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Exodus 33:7 · 10 February 1861 · No. 359
172. Three Crosses
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Galatians 6:14 · No. 1447
173. Up from the Country and Pressed Into Service
     Charles Haddon Spurgeon · Mark 15:21 · 2 August 1885 · No. 1853
174. A devout Prayer for conformity to the sacred life and crucified image of Jesus Christ
     Johannes Tauler
175. A Prayer for perfect Self-denial and Love
     Johannes Tauler
176. A Prayer to the Son for Pardon, and the grace of Self-denial
     Johannes Tauler
177. At the Dedication of a Church: The First Sermon
     Johannes Tauler · No. 35
178. On the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: The first Sermon
     Johannes Tauler · No. 20
179. On the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: The Second Sermon
     Johannes Tauler · No. 21
180. On the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: The Third Sermon
     Johannes Tauler · No. 22
181. On the Feast of St Mary Magdalene
     Johannes Tauler · No. 15
182. On the Feast of St Paul the Apostle: Vivo autem, jam non ego, vivit vero in me Christus
     Johannes Tauler · No. 13
183. On the Feast of St Stephen or of St Lawrence
     Johannes Tauler · No. 4
184. Sermon for St. Stephen’s Day
     Johannes Tauler · John 12:24 · No. 25
185. Moses’ Choice of Afflicted Piety, Rather Than a Kingdom
     John Tillotson · Hebrews 11:24–25 · No. 57
186. Of Self-Denial and Suffering for Christ’s Sake
     John Tillotson · Matthew 16:24 · No. 66
187. Of Self-Denial and Suffering for Christ’s Sake
     John Tillotson · Matthew 16:24 · No. 65
188. The supreme gift to Jesus
     George W. Truett · No. 11
189. In What Sense we are to Leave the World
     John Wesley · 2 Corinthians 6:18 · No. 81
190. On Friendship with the World
     John Wesley · James 4:4 · No. 80
191. Self-denial
     John Wesley · Luke 9:23 · No. 48
192. Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount: Discourse 7
     John Wesley · Matthew 6:16–18 · No. 27
193. Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. Discourse VII
     John Wesley · No. 27
194. The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial
     George Whitefield · Luke 9:23 · No. 29
195. Young Captain Self-Denial
     Alexander Whyte