Topics: Follow Jesus, Carry Your Cross, Deny Yourself, The Comforter, Disciples, John 13, John 14, Matthew 16, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1, Walk in Love, 1 Peter 2:21, Endure Hardship If you want a deeper look at this topic, here's a free chapter from one of my books! https://mattmcmillenministries.com/deny-myself-take-up-my-cross-and-follow ... Show More
Sep 27
James Explained: The Prayer of a Righteous Person (9-27-26)
Topics: The Prayer of a Righteous Person, James 5:16, James 5:16 Explained, The Prayer of a Righteous Person Explained, Powerful and Effective Prayer, Effectual Fervent Prayer, What Makes Prayer Powerful?, Does God Hear Every Christian’s Prayers?, Does God Hear My Prayers?, Do So ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 20
James Explained: Confess Your Sins to One Another (9-20-26)
Topics: Confess Your Sins to One Another, James 5:16, James 5:16 Explained, What Does James 5:16 Mean?, Do Christians Need to Confess Their Sins?, Confessing Sins to One Another, Confession of Sins, Do Christians Need to Confess Sins to Be Forgiven?, Are Christians Already Forgiv ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 13
James Explained: Anoint Them With Oil (9-13-26)
Topics: James Explained: Anoint Them with Oil, What Does “Anoint Them with Oil” Mean?, James 5:14, James 5:13-16, Should Christians Anoint the Sick with Oil?, Does Anointing Oil Have Supernatural Power?, Can Elders Heal the Sick?, Does God Hear an Elder’s Prayers More Clearly?, W ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 2022
Day 157: Following Jesus (2022)
Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult the ... Show More
28m 43s
Jun 2024
Day 157: Following Jesus (2024)
Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult the ... Show More
28m 43s
Dec 2021
Teaching | The Cross: Self-Denial in an Age of Self-Fulfillment | Practicing the Way Vision Series E09
<p><em>In Luke 9:23, Jesus tells His disciples "if anyone wishes to come follow Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." In this episode, John Mark unpacks this Scripture, telling us that the cost of discipleship is to die to ourselves every d ... Show More
49m 19s
Jul 2023
Teaching | Take Up Your Cross | Gospel of Matthew
What if control is actually an illusion? What if yielding is actually the path to freedom and joy? John Mark explores Jesus' call to deny your self and take up your cross and follow Him. In a culture of hedonism, digital instant gratification, and postmodern propaganda, this ... Show More
54m 3s
