Hymns Based on Luke 9:23

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 9:23

"He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."

— Luke 9:23

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Consecration, Obedience, Mission, Cross. Many worship songs connected to Luke 9:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

  • Discipleship
  • Consecration
  • Obedience
  • Mission
  • Cross

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Closing Hymn Are Ye Able

Example Worship Flow

  1. 1
    Call to Worship Psalm 100
  2. 2
    Scripture Reading Luke 9:23
  3. 3
    Sermon Discipleship
  4. 4
  5. 5
    Closing Hymn Are Ye Able

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Are Ye Able

Are Ye Able turns a difficult Gospel exchange into a congregational examination of discipleship.

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus is a compact hymn of Christian discipleship whose strength lies in repeated personal commitment.

I Surrender All

“I Surrender All” is a late nineteenth-century gospel hymn about consecration: the deliberate offering of one's whole life to Jesus Christ.

Lead On, O King Eternal

“Lead On, O King Eternal” is a hymn of Christian vocation written at the threshold between preparation and service.

Living for Jesus

“Living for Jesus” is a hymn of consecration in which Christian dedication is presented as a response to Christ's prior saving work.

More Like the Master

More Like the Master is a prayer for sanctification measured by resemblance to Jesus Christ.

Take Up Thy Cross

Take Up Thy Cross is a hymn of Christian discipleship built directly on Jesus’ call to self-denial and faithful following in the Synoptic Gospels.

Walk On, O People of God

Walk On, O People of God is a hymn of perseverance and discipleship that calls believers to continue faithfully in the journey of faith while looking to the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary.

Where He Leads Me

Where He Leads Me is a late nineteenth-century gospel song centered on the Christian call to discipleship, commitment, and trust in Christ’s leadership.