Description

In this week's sermon we dive deep into the story of Simon of Cyrene - a man who gets just one verse in Scripture but whose brief encounter with Jesus changed everything. Pastor Stephen Mizell explores how sometimes we're chosen to carry something sacred when we least expect it, and how these divine interruptions can transform our lives and draw us closer to Christ.

• The difference between carrying our own crosses and being forced to carry others'
• How proximity to Jesus through suffering changes our perspective
• Why some of life's greatest lessons come through inconvenient interruptions
• The generational impact of one man's unexpected encounter with Christ
• Practical insights for when you're carrying burdens you didn't choose

Key Scripture: Mark 15:21-32, Romans 16:13

Discussion Questions:

• Have you ever been "volun-told" to carry someone else's burden? How did it change you?
• What crosses are you carrying right now that you didn't sign up for?

How has God used unexpected challenges to give you a new perspective?


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