The Cross Between Us

This sermon reveals that the greatest barrier to true discipleship and authentic “one another” relationships is not personality, background, or past hurt—it is self. Jesus calls every disciple to deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. The cross is not only where Jesus died for us; it is where our pride, ego, and self-protection must die with Him. When self is crucified, Christ lives in us, and His life produces humility, unity, grace, and love toward one another. The cross must stand between us, reshaping how we see, treat, and love each other, because true Christian community is only possible when self no longer sits on the throne and Christ does.

Key Takeaway:

Until self dies, love cannot live — but when the cross stands between us, Christ lives in us and love flows through us.

Challenge:

The cross is not just where Jesus died for you—it is where self must die in you, so Christ can live through you, and love can live between you.