What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | Mark 8:34-38 | Pastor Robert Furrow

Subscribe to get notified about new videos when they come out: https://bit.ly/38jNYuT Welcome to Calvary's Online Campus! What does it actually cost to follow Jesus? In this Bible study from Mark 8:34-38, Pastor Robert unpacks one of the most challenging and important passages in all of Scripture — a direct call from Jesus Himself on the true terms of discipleship. This is not a message about self-improvement or becoming a better version of yourself. Jesus is calling His followers to something far deeper: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him daily. What You’ll Learn: 1. Why discipleship and salvation cannot be separated 2. What it means to “deny yourself” — and why it's the same word used for Peter's denial of Jesus 3. The cost of taking up your cross in a world that pressures you to fit in 4. Why the person who tries hardest to save their life is the one who loses it 5. The sobering warning of Mark 8:36 — what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? 6. Why no amount of success, wealth, or worldly achievement can compensate for spiritual bankruptcy 7. The irreversibility of trading your soul — and why only God can redeem it 8. What it means to be “ashamed” of Jesus, and the eternal consequences of public silence about your faith 9. How the Second Coming of Christ will expose every hidden loyalty Whether you are new to faith, exploring Christianity, or a long-time believer, this sermon will challenge you to examine the depth and authenticity of your walk with Jesus. True discipleship is not a one-time decision — it is a daily death. The world's best offer is still a bad trade. And what you do with Jesus in public is what He will do with you in eternity. Don't sell your soul for something that cannot last. We pray that you are blessed by the message! 0:00 Introduction 1:48 The “Lord, Lord” Warning (Matthew 7:21) 2:29 The Story of Polycarp, a First Century Martyr 6:35 Take Up the Cross and Follow Him (Mark 8:34-38) 7:30 Deny, Carry, and Follow (Mark 8:34) 9:54 True Discipleship: Cross-Bearing and Word-Abiding (Luke 14:27; John 8:31) 14:28 Whoever Desires to Come After Me (Acts 16:31; 2 Corinthians 5:20) 15:59 Let Him Deny Himself (Philippians 3:8; Titus 2:11-12) 18:34 Take Up His Cross (Romans 6:11; Galatians 2:20) 21:50 Follow Me (1 John 2:3-6; John 14:21) 24:28 The Cost of Following Jesus (Mark 8:35) 25:04 Life (John 12:24-25) 26:12 Save (2 Corinthians 4:17-18) 26:41 Gain the World, Lose Your Soul (Mark 8:36-37) 29:20 Soul (Luke 12:20-21) 30:17 Success Can Be Real and Still Ruin You (1 Timothy 6:7-9) 31:44 The Cost of Discipleship: Confessing Christ (Mark 8:38) 32:27 Ashamed (Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:8) 33:26 What This Passage Establishes Doctrinally 35:50 Three Things in Closing – #1 Following Jesus Is a Daily Death, Not a One-Time Decision 36:04 #2 The World’s Best Offer Is Still a Bad Trade 36:14 #3 What You Do with Jesus in Public Is What He Will Do with You in Eternity 36:31 Closing Prayer Social platforms: Facebook: Facebook: calvarychapeltucson Instagram: Instagram: calvarytucson Twitter: Twitter: CalvaryTucson Live stream and community chat: https://live.calvarytucson.com Listen on Reach Radio: https://reachradiotucson.com Website: https://calvarytucson.com Calvary Chapel Tucson Watch previous teachings and stay updated to date with current events and ministries. Check out other videos on the same topic as this message: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus CCLI Streaming License: CSPL061246 Teacher: Robert Furrow Series: A Study in Mark