1. :
A Call to Self-Denial
Luke 9:23 – 27
Pastor Terry Smoak

2. 1. Self-denial is a denial of the soul.
DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO SELF-DENIAL
1. Self-denial is a denial of the soul.
Luke 9:23

3. We must trust Jesus and Him only for salvation.
DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO SELF-DENIAL
We must trust Jesus and Him only for salvation.
“There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25)
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.’” (John 14:6)

4. 2. Self-denial is a denial of affections.
DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO SELF-DENIAL
2. Self-denial is a denial of affections.
Luke 9:23

5. Our first and foremost affection and love must be Jesus!
DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO SELF-DENIAL
Our first and foremost affection and love must be Jesus!
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your might.” (Duet. 6:5)
God is serious About Him being our first and foremost love!

6. 3. Self-denial is a denial of ambitions.
DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO SELF-DENIAL
3. Self-denial is a denial of ambitions.
Luke 9:23

7. DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO SELF-DENIAL
In Christ we will fulfill our true God ordained purpose of glorifying and serving Him.
“More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…”
(Phil. 3:8)

8. Self-denial is a denial of…:
A Call to Self-Denial
Self-denial is a denial of…
-the soul.
-affections.
-ambitions.
Luke 9: