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1. Ego

Mark 10:35-45

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G. Curtis Jones

George Bernard Shaw was once asked in what generation he would have preferred to live. The witty Irishman replied: "The age of Napoleon, because then there was only one man who thought he was Napoleon."

2. From Cynicism to Faith

John 1:43-51

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G. Curtis Jones

Malcolm Muggeridge, with a Fabian Socialist upbringing, once an atheist, a career journalist, at one time hearty drinker and womanizer, at age seventy-nine surrendered his will to the Lord. This gadfly of British letters, an eloquent peddler of words, gathered up his contradictions and beliefs in November 1982, marched down to a small chapel in Hurst Green, Sussex, and, with his wife, became a mem...

3. Love of Christ

Matt 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27; John 13:34

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G. Curtis Jones

Legend has it that a wealthy merchant traveling through the Mediterranean world looking for the distinguished Pharisee, Paul, encountered Timothy, who arranged a visit. Paul was, at the time, a prisoner in Rome. Stepping inside the cell, the merchant was surprised to find a rather old man, physically frail, but whose serenity and magnetism challenged the visitor. They talked for hours. Finally the...

4. Take Up Your Cross

Mark 8:27-38

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G. Curtis Jones

In 1580, a Dutch Protestant leader named Klaes was arrested and condemned as a heretic. Eventually he was burned at the stake. When the tragedy was over, his dear wife took their small son by the hand and walked through the back streets of town to the hill where their loved one had perished as a Christian martyr. At the place of execution, the bereaved widow gathered up a few of the ashes, placed ...

5. The Servant Was the Leader

Mark 1:21-28

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G. Curtis Jones

In "Journey to the East," Hermann Hesse described the activities and relationship of explorers who were sent on a difficult mission by a certain order. A servant, Leo, cared for their every need: prepared the food, washed their clothes, and was at their beck and call. In terms of protocol, he was the lowest of the least. As the mission progressed, Leo's adaptability and spirit proved invaluable. ...

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1. Ego

Mark 10:35-45

Illustration

G. Curtis Jones

2. From Cynicism to Faith

John 1:43-51

Illustration

G. Curtis Jones

3. Love of Christ

Matt 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27; John 13:34

Illustration

G. Curtis Jones

4. Take Up Your Cross

Mark 8:27-38

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G. Curtis Jones

5. The Servant Was the Leader

Mark 1:21-28

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G. Curtis Jones

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