What Does It Mean To Take Up Your Cross, Deny Yourself and Follow Jesus? Looking at Mark

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4 жыл бұрын

A while ago I made a general scripture post about Mark 8:34. So many people asked me to do a video on it, so I did! This is a brief explanation of what this means and how it applies to our life. Hope you enjoy!
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@valeriemckenna4590 4 жыл бұрын

I want to make Jesus Christ my everything.. I’m working on it. He has changed me i did a complete 180 of things I did before. I don’t want my Lord to deny me. I don’t care what I lose for Jesus

@Niki-mo1wf 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you always Valerie🙏 🌿🤍🌿

@DruPetty42 4 жыл бұрын

Love the explanation. It reminds me of when I studied this passage years ago and this is the result of it: Matthew 16:34, "If any man will come after me [be my (Jesus's) diciple], let him deny himself [renounce self dependence], and take up his cross [bear troubles and difficulties in the Christian walk], and follow me [be an imitator of Christ]. Mind you, that was years ago.

@klarag7059 4 жыл бұрын

This year will be my 28th year as a follower of Jesus Christ. I’m all these years, including my studies for a bachelor’s degree in theology, I’ve never heard a more satisfactory, concise, biblically sound explanation of to take up one’s cross and follow Jesus. Thank you.

@erikvalenzuela3608 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. !!!!

@natashak93 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Melissa... Last night I was watching John MacArthur and he was talking about denying one's self. I had a very vague understanding of what this meant, so I wrote down a reminder to pray about it in the morning, as I've been doing the last few days. Literally prayed about learning more about what this meant this morning and BAM there you are. May God bless you and may you continue to spread His word. Many, many thanks to you for all you do.

@purpleheart1836 3 жыл бұрын

35 yrs of being a Christian and this is the literal first time I’ve heard this taught this way. I’m so grateful for your ministry and your cross, God bless you 💖🙌🏼

@jenniferwilson9129 4 жыл бұрын

The way you explain things is nothing short of a blessing to me, Melissa. I wait eagerly for all of your videos, knowing I will walk away from it with new understanding. Thank you so much, for that. 😭🙏🏼❤️

@MelissaDougherty 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helps you! This one was a blessing to do, and I'm glad people asked for it 🤗🙏

@nonnie928 3 жыл бұрын

I’m praying for my daughter who is not saved and is in a difficult marriage. Thank you for this video; it can help my witness to her.

@preciado1980 3 жыл бұрын

100% Agree! ❤️

@jessicamatilac5671 3 жыл бұрын

To follow Jesus, we want what he wants, we desire what He desires. amen 💕

@Avenged7LacLover 4 жыл бұрын

I love the sound biblical teachings you produce. It's so hard in these times to find them.

@RealityCheck6T9 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting that I hear some of these videos described as teaching. You are aware that it is not sound or biblical for a woman to teach?

@jojersey4081 3 жыл бұрын

Yes girl yes agreed 100%

@makaylamarie8978 3 жыл бұрын

@@RealityCheck6T9 e

@stem289 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@michaelbrickley2443 3 жыл бұрын

@@RealityCheck6T9, there is easily as much evidence, if not more, against your position. Let me guess the verses you’re using? 1Timothy? Corinthians? What about Jesus making the first evangelist a woman? Teaching Mary while Martha was working in the kitchen? What about Priscilla and Aquila taught Apollos, together, Aquila did not tell his wife, “shhh, I’m talking woman,” about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Now, I have no issue with the complementarian view but if women aren’t supposed to teach, what about in school? At home? It is known that Priscilla and Aquila had a home church where they both probably taught at different times. Only God knows the truth of that. I have pointed out numerous examples of the Christ treating women in a different manner than what was customary. Also what about there is no longer Jew or Greek, male or female? Also, if Paul had an issue with women speaking, why did he specifically tell them how to dress when praying or prophesying? Shalom

@MaccaBased 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this teaching! As a pastor, this is one of the most persistent themes in my preaching. That and, "There is a cost to following Jesus!". My life is not my own, I was bought with history's heaviest price! It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me! Phil 3: 7-11 is a passage I'd love to hear more ministers teach on, too!!

@hereonlynow 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God praise be to Jesus! I was saved by Him out of a lifetime in the occult. I am struggling with how to truly seek and follow him. This helped me so much.

@catthouser9032 3 жыл бұрын

Your teaching is so valuable in this time of much twisting of Scripture. We can come to you for the truth.

@teresajennings1243 2 жыл бұрын

I have been a Christian for many years, and am a senior citizen now...but your teaching is Excellent, and you keep it simple, as I believe teaching the Bible should be. Keep on, sister, your ministry is a blessing to all ages.

@eyesup9542 2 жыл бұрын

I love Jesus so very much. I was absolutely giddy through this entire video. I can hardly wait to be with Him 💖🕊👑

@rachelrubick3216 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I’m getting baptised tomorrow, this was perfect to watch. 😊

@daisybrown3819 4 жыл бұрын

I lived for myself many many years on fact over 20years and called myself a Christian.. But I wasn't.. I can see that now... I lived for self. It's only when I canme to true repentance and died to self I believe then I got saved.

@mejantillon 3 жыл бұрын

I was the same way. I thought I was a christian because I grew up in a christian home and was taight christiam values, but it wasn't until my hidden sin was exposed and blew up in my face that I discovered I was not a true believer, living the true way of repentance. A very tough lesson Indeed that still brings much guilt and pain every day, but in all of that, I am grateful to my Savior for bringing out of darkness into His marvelous light and for the forgiveness of my sins.

@carlospinon5667 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I always called myself a Christian.. I had no clue of what it truly meant to be a follower of Jesus. I had to stop being a Christian to become a Christian idk if that makes sense but that’s the only way I can describe it. Glory be to God 🙌🏼

@mackmakby5354 2 жыл бұрын

Deny yourself it means obeying Him no matter what happened.

@donaldrichey3318 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this has been done already but a video discussing the difference between a “believer” and a disciple. A chicken is involved in breakfast, but the pig is fully committed. Not the best comparison but you get the point.

@Yummyfoodrecipeee 2 жыл бұрын

27th September 2021, yesterday's was the day I realised the new age belief was taking me so far away from Christianity and how I was manipulated just because I was extra curious trying to dig in starting with the law of attraction. I had my eye opener yesterday and I'm so glad that my Lord Jesus has always got my back to save me in different ways. We are so so blessed. I want to thank u and Doreen for the informative videos and interviews you'll posted because that gave so so much clarity. You'll have played such an important role that I cannot thank you both enough. Thank u thank u thank u sooo much. God Bless 🤗

@Strongtower 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear 😁. If you have any questions or need prayer. Just let me know

@Jesusistruth3 4 жыл бұрын

Such an important topic thank you so much for covering it! Praise God, Jesus is everything!!!

@lotus57100 4 жыл бұрын

Newbie here. Thanks for clearing that up. I'm reading in Judges now and I have LOTS of questions.

@jasonlochary9656 3 жыл бұрын

Galatians 2:20. Powerful verse. One of my favorites.

@RockinHomeschoolinMrMom 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa, I just watched this video of yours this morning and God has definitely used you as a vessel of His glory. I was so edified and fulfilled, both spiritually and emotionally by this video. Such an eye opener.... new knowledge and understanding on this passage. My Men’s Group here in Tampa just had a discussion on this last week so I’m definitely going to pass along this video and share with them. Thanx. God Bless, sister!!!

@veganian2019 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa, “Excruciate” Nabeel said “Crucifixion was such a horrifically painful death; they had to invent a word to describe it!” Powerful words and they really help put Our Lords sacrifice into perspective! God Bless

@amdi4978 3 жыл бұрын

Shortly after getting married to an unbeliever thinking he would convert later on, I was at church by myself feeling sorry for myself since mostly everyone around me were there with their families, their husbands, except me. I heard Jesus ask me, "do you accept this cross?" I knew immediately he meant the cross of going to church by myself. I realized God knows best and told him yes. Since then and 11 years later I continue to go to mass by myself. It is very difficult specially because we never had children but I am no longer angry about it. For everything, it's best when it's God's time and He is God, not us. Thank you Melissa for this beautiful video. God bless.

@juliagrace1242 4 жыл бұрын

I've never heard this verse said this way! So blessed to have found your channel! I'm a new subscriber as of today. Glory to God!

@donnesmal705 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time to make these videos i literally wait from the one to the next because your explanations are biblical and easier to understand can you do one that explains speaking in tongues there are so many explanations i would love to hear your thoughts on that kind regards

@MelissaDougherty 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! 😘 I'm still learning about that myself so when I find my footing with where I stand with that I will make a video at some point 🙂

@donnesmal705 4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDougherty thank you for your reply so so thankful for the work you do

@BB.halo_heir 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDougherty any update on this? Only recently started watching your videos and would like to see this topic talked about. Thanks ♡

@proclaimer2u 4 жыл бұрын

I have been a christian for many years (about 40 years) and I have never heard this scripture explained so well. thank you. The Lord is giving many people clear understanding in this day and is preparing his people for what is coming shortly.

@erica5514 4 жыл бұрын

That was really good. I like how you worded the definition of denying yourself.

@maem9246 4 жыл бұрын

☕🔨 ) " The cup of the carpenter is a profound analogy. Thanks for sharing this message from the Word of God with your viewers, Melissa Dougherty. "

@deborahcavalcante3031 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! So many Christians need to hear this. Thank you😊

@EveCheerfully 4 жыл бұрын

You’ve blessed my life today with this teaching. Thank you!

@danielmark6779 3 жыл бұрын

This is the definitive key to real discipleship and all that is entailed in living as a true Christ-follower. This passage and Romans 6 are the greatest and complete discussion and mechanism for living as a genuine Christ-follower. This sister is doing an extraordinarily marvelous ministry for the Body of Christ!!! Praise for you, Melissa! The Lord bless you richly forevermore and may you continue to give us such necessary meat from God's word!!! This is authentic Christianity!

@ponncho 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa this comment is in reference to this video as well as the others that you have posted. You do an excellent job breaking down scripture into biblical teaching and discussing a variety of topics utilizing scripture to drive home to a point. You are striking a balance of tact without mincing words. The Holy Spirit is working through you greatly and I enjoy how the Holy Spirit is utilizing your personality. There is no one size fits all with the Holy Spirit. God Bless.

@melindabrown2009 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and thank God for your commitment. ❤

@cassandra3410 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Melissa!💖🙏

@jamesojeda7427 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa! God bless you and this ministry.

@karingraham1452 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was so well explained and very helpful! I have been struggling for a long time in this area and praying that i can live for God and follow Him rather than seek happiness from the world. He’s still working on me. I want so badly to have a passion for His desires and no longer desire anything opposing what He wants for me and from me!

@helveticalouie 2 жыл бұрын

This has come to me in the most amazing timing!! 👏 thank Jesus for leading me to good teaching of his word. Praise the Lord.

@jonirennirt2391 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Melissa!

@mariag4538 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Melissa. You do an excellent job of explaining some difficult passages and teachings. When I was studying Mark, I noticed that in subsequent passages, he shows us what it looks like to deny yourself, such as Mark 9:33-41, Mark 10:13-22, and 10:35-42. I love how Scripture interprets Scripture!

@davidrozzell2240 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement and for being solid. I enjoy listening to your videos. God bless you.

@javakatt4618 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent message as always, Melissa!🙏🏻♥️

@lindajohnson7584 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job in explaining this Melissa, it makes perfect sense. TY

@zanetwiesman9079 4 жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you soo much Melissa! God bless.

@Alcheer 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you explain things, very clear and simple. Blessings to you.

@tammara8519 2 жыл бұрын

I have been blessed by this video. Thank You so much for break down of these verses. ❤️

@Billboardmister36 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa for these videos and taking the time to explain the Gospel.

@jeffadams9975 4 жыл бұрын

That’s very well explained!!! Absolutely a blessing!!!

@emymac3370 4 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant...so helpful..so needed. You are a really good teacher. Thank you for this Melissa!

@everythingdefensivecarry1108 4 жыл бұрын

Always a joy and a blessing to hear the Gospel message done right! As always, well done, and thank you!

@jerryloufretz1797 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa and Jesus. I love the way you explain the scriptures and help me apply the Word to my life.

@SK-BornAgain 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained thank you so much for your wisdom and time to put these videos together.

@lindasanderson4829 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...just wow! You explained that so well. Thank you and thank God. ❤️

@miztenacioust1758 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa! Your videos are great. I am always excited when I see that you've uploaded a new one ❤👍

@joannas928 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video melissa, great work.

@jrdavis9578 4 жыл бұрын

A very encouraging video! Thank you for your work

@davidsarkar6668 3 жыл бұрын

All thanks and praise be to Jesus, Amen !

@kevinsteele3891 4 жыл бұрын

So blessed to hear your Biblical teachings and the way you explain it is so amazing!

@kathydanvers9205 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent teaching, Melissa. Thank you!

@michaelmoerbe8540 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing study. Thank you for posting it.

@marycatherineryan1290 4 жыл бұрын

I really needed to hear this, thank you.

@dorotheamcnally4836 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this. I love your videos they teach us so much!!!

@curiousman1672 4 жыл бұрын

In the Indiana movie, just after the scene you talked about, came one of my favorites, the Knight Templer says, "He chose poorly." That said, this was a very fine tutorial on taking up one's cross. Well done.

@KatTremblay1 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained... I love your gift of teaching.. You are a treasure my Dear Sister...

@pr-hamachristfollower4746 3 жыл бұрын

Amen sister!!😇 Very well explained too! Keep up the good work! Love you sis!! God bless you!!!❤️

@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST 3 жыл бұрын

Another video that made me 😭 He’s DEFINITELY got me!! Thanks for this

@iceman4660 3 жыл бұрын

Another good one. I hadn't thought of it like this. Thank you.

@godsaves1127 2 жыл бұрын

Your explaination of this video was so helpful. Love your videos. God bless you and your family

@dchriswa 4 жыл бұрын

Love the work you are doing in the Lord. Very informative video.

@St.Irenaeus 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Absolutely incredible. God bless you 💛

@brandonjcollins1062 3 жыл бұрын

So Beautifully said. Thank you very much for your great video and message. Words I needed to hear at this very moment. God bless and much love to you.. ❤️

@kahrenthriscutt3269 4 жыл бұрын

I have often wanted to hear the exegesis on this scripture. Thank you. Very well done. x

@TeresaAlley 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing this! I’m sharing this. 🙏♥️

@joytotheworld6804 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely, thankyou Melissa, have learnt so much from your videos, love from Aussie

@73Katerchen 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa I love your work keep up the good faith and wise words on the Gospel 👍

@carlosramirez9824 4 жыл бұрын

Praise the Lord You are a blessing and I am so much blessed. Stay in the narrow path and enter in the narrow gate. God bless you sister Melissa

@Niki-mo1wf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Melissa for working so hard for God in breaking down God's truth! I've been sharing your videos with my sister in a different state. You're Blessing!!🙏🌿🤍🌿

@tsdlrr 3 жыл бұрын

Excruciating! Wow! This is so deep and I am humbled. Yet again God speaks depth into our souls! Amen💗

@toplobster1040 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I accidentally clicked on this! Thank you God! Melissa, this video was so very enlightening!!!!!

@kidglove55 4 жыл бұрын

I agree totally with Jennifer Wilson. You a blessing to so many in how you explain the Gospel. Even as a new minister, I am learning so much and these help.

@sharonmcgowan1887 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Melissa!

@joshuamorton3387 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on a long bus ride home for Christmas and I’ve been binging your videos. Your teachings are so clear and concise and it’s just a breath of fresh air. Love your interview with Dallas Jenkins and how unafraid you were to ask some tough questions. Thank you for your content

@timothyhollins6010 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful teaching . Thank you and bless you.

@alegarcia2012 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Loved it. 🥰

@smithypeart1 Жыл бұрын

Melissa I always enjoy your videos

@daisybrown3819 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant teacher you are Melissa

@elisavintervejr 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏼💕and God bless you.

@networkbernie4715 4 жыл бұрын

I love the examples: 1. Who do you say I am? (Not ascended master, prophet, a good man, but The Son of God) 2. I too loved Indiana Jones the wooden carpenter cup scene....He came in humility, to serve and your reminder He will come back to rule and reign.💛💛💛

@Fmone177 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!!! It's surprising that many don't know this really important teaching on following Jesus. The reason is because the church of today is focused more on a feel good motivational messages. God Bless you.

@jenniferjones1299 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melissa. Totally on point... as always. Praying for your channels to all gain many more followers to lead people out of darkness and into Jesus’ marvellous light! You go girl. God is with you!

@gratefullyfedincanada6266 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. We have limited options to learn about the Scriptures and study the Bible during these covid times. I am so grateful and love how clear your videos are. I love having tough questions answered.

@jessepacheco7471 4 жыл бұрын

Amen melissa well said, a beautiful way to explain the gospel, I love that a cup of a carpenter, he came to serve not to be served. I love your videos well done, thorough, it's a hard road but I don't see walking any other road, I love him so I serve him God bless you and your family love you too sold out for Jesus

@SusanMorales 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Melissa 👍🏻 Peter allowed his emotions to go against what Jesus was saying and Jesus stopped those words and thoughts immediately, which were planted by Satan. Satan always tried to disqualify or prevent Jesus from doing what He came to do, but Jesus was so focused on fulfilling the Father’s Will.

@drkennedy611 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! May God bless you!

@h.e.r.inchrist1866 3 жыл бұрын

This video was so convicting. Thank you 🙏

@tomtomdishman4029 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Melissa, Thank You for the gentle, soft way You deliver your faith videos, Something i think is iimportant when helping us to see a truth in His word, and the error in the world. I believe that you are far more effective than you even know. God is using you in ways you don't know. I am thankful to have you as my Kingdom Sister always. Much love to you and your family. :)

@Smokey223 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I know the basic meaning of the verse but ur helped make it more clean. I have a better understanding of what it means to pick up my cross and follow Jesus. Thank you and God bless you and ur family.