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  • David Flowers avatar

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008
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    Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Part 1 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 6, 2008 I have been telling you for a few weeks that I was going to be talking to you about some new things we’re going to be doing at Wildwind this year. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008
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    Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

    We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
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    While all believers are called to discipleship, Jesus shows that many are not willing to pay the price.

    ILLUSTRATION: Discipleship Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Passing the time, each was talking about his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing For Something More Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 30, 2008
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    Faith is a journey of letting go of all to follow Christ.

    Longing for Something More, Luke 14:26-33 Introduction My house seems always to be filled with activity. From an active two year old boy, a smiley baby boy, a goofy Saint Bernard, and all of the normal and abnormal happenings in my home I often take advantage of the quiet hours after everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
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    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross-Perspective Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 12, 2008
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    In order to love in action (not just principle or feeling) as Jesus did and commends us to follow, we must first see the people and world around us as Jesus sees them - from the perspective of the cross.

    CROSS-PERSPECTIVE Second in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 6, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: - As we celebrate this Independence Day weekend, it is fitting that we take a few moments to reflect on our view of our own place in this world. VIDEO: “What Inspires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Does It Cost?

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008
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    An examination of the costs of discipleship to Christ in an unbelieving world

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Text: Luke 14:28-33 Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:16-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. How much does it cost? a. How many times have you said that? b. Especially when building a house or some other large project. c. To begin to build and run out of money can be embarrassing. 2. In Haiti it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2 Focal Point:: High Time To Arise/Get Up! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2008
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    We must count the cost and ARISE, Get up and press toward the blessings. How many times must we get up? Distorted vision can cost greatly!

    #2 THE FOCAL POINT: IT IS HIGH TIME TO GET UP --- ARISE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part lesson. I do part one in two parts, and part two in two parts. I went to Lowes and bought a PLUMMET, or a PLUMBLINE. I hold the plumb line and tell how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
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    Christianity isn’t a place where people can laze around until the day they die and then slink into heaven. We’re either serious now or we aren’t serious at all.

    The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25-35 God was talking with Adam and He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, “Yeah, I really do.” So God said, “What if I make a woman? She’ll be perfect for you. She’ll be beautiful. She’ll rub your back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010
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    A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

    Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Disciples

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2010
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    What does it take to be an authentic disciple of Christ Jesus?

    Luke 14: 25 - 35 / My Disciples Intro: A wise grandfather once told his grandchild the following story: “One day as I sat quietly with my dog in the sun of the front porch a large white rabbit suddenly ran across in front of us. The dog jumped up and took off after that big rabbit and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Isn't Looking For Groupies

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 7, 2010
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    Jesus is not interested in gathering a bunch of hangers-on... his desire is that those who follow him be totally devoted to him and willing to reconfigure their family values, self-interests and their hold on stuff.

    Title: Jesus Isn’t Looking for Groupies Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: When we decide to be a follower of Christ we must reconfigure our family values, our need to look out for #1 and our hold on stuff. Introduction CBS News reported that an estimated 87,000 people attended Glen Beck’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carrying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010
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    Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

    Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reforming The Reform--Without Whitewash Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
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    The reform of our liturgy is not a matter of going back to pre-Vatican II forms, but of becoming more faithful to true worship as it has developed over 2000 years

    Monday of 23rd Week in Course The Spirit of the Liturgy Sept 6 2010 The stories in chapter 6 of Luke are familiar enough, but we need to understand why the Pharisees were wrong–and not just incorrect, but truly evil. They did not recognize the supreme Good who stood in their midst and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faithfulness Above All

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me and doesn’t hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters--and yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26).

    Intro In the Gospel reading for today, we possibly find Jesus at the height of His success, as we measure it. Never had He enjoyed such large crowds. People flocked to Him--and the numbers just grew larger and larger as He got closer to Jerusalem. Yet, Jesus has to ruin it by preaching a bunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran