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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,775 views

    When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised discipleship would be easy, He promised it would be worth it.

    The cost of being a disciple of Jesus is profound. It’s a journey marked by surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay down everything for the sake of following Christ. When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised that discipleship would be easy, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mark Of True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
     | 1,057 views

    Our Lord reveals that love is the proof of discipleship. Without love, our titles, gifts, and spiritual activities are meaningless.

    THE MARK OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:31-35 "Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Paths Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 1, 2026
     | 377 views

    If you want a life that actually changes—not just for January, but for eternity—you don't need a resolution; you need a path. Today, we’re looking at four paths taken by the very first people to ever follow Jesus.

    FOUR PATHS OF DISCIPLESHIP FOR 2026 John 1:35-51 Introduction The new year is a time of contemplation, resolve, and renewal. Henry Ward Beecher said, “Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. …” I’m in the Planet Fitness Facebook group and every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count The Cost Of Discipleship Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,321 views

    The gift of salvation is free, but following Jesus will cost you everything. Discipleship requires total commitment and willingness to sacrifice everything, including our lives.

    Hey guys! So, I've got a question for you. How many of you have ever been students? I'm guessing all of you, right? We've all had to learn and study in school, and sometimes it's tough. But did you know that if you're a follower of Jesus, you're called to be a student again? Jesus calls His ...read more

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    Fully Committed Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 100 views

    The sermon urges us to personally confess Jesus as the Christ, surrendering all to Him, and finding true life and identity in wholehearted allegiance to Him.

    There are questions that settle the soul. They steady the heart in a world of headlines and hurry. One question rises above the noise like a bell in a storm. Jesus asks it with gentle authority and unshakable kindness: “Who do you say that I am?” We carry many names on our backs—titles, labels, ...read more

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    Count The Cost Of Discipleship Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,205 views

    This sermon explores the concept of discipleship, emphasizing that while salvation is a free gift, it requires total commitment and surrender of one's life to Jesus.

    Welcome church! How many of you here today have ever been students before? Probably most, if not all of us have been students at some point in our lives and so we have some understanding of what it takes from our time in elementary, middle, and/or high school. Whatever type of student you were in ...read more

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    Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
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     | 12,203 views

    Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

    Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    S - Tart With Authenticity (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,771 views

    all religions lead to God, or no religions lead to God? this is a question worth looking at...

    Start with Authenticity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 1 re•li•gion. ri-’li-j&n, from religare to restrain, tie back. 1 : An institutionalized set of systems, attitudes, beliefs, and practices. 2 archaic : scrupulous conformity.  All religions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth-Telling: Key To Authentic Relationships Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    In James’ day, as in ours, people revered the idea of truth in principle but in practice it was blatantly disregarded. In James 5:12 he makes a special point to address this issue of being truthful.

    Scripture In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004 we read about the percentage of those who said they had: 1. Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% 2. Cheated on their tax return: 17% 3. Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% 4. Lied to their spouse about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    What An Authentic Conversion Looks Like

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    The story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of an authentic conversion.

    WHAT AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSION LOOKS LIKE Text: Luke 19:1 – 10 Introduction: · Story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of authentic conversion Body: A. You must successfully overcome the barriers keeping you from Christ 1. Means of wealth (v. 2) · Discuss Zacchaeus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015
     | 5,219 views

    Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not.

    How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? 1 Kings 18:20-39 Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not. When Solomon came to the throne there was godly leadership, peace and unity in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tolerance Of Sin And The Absence Of Authentic Worship.

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Mar 17, 2018
     | 4,816 views

    What Leviticus teaches us about entering the Old Testament Tabernacle in an unworthy manner is to teach us about entering the New Testament house of worship in an unworthy manner.

    FB, Lafayette February 11, 2018 Sunday Morning The Tolerance of Sin and the Absence of Worship Leviticus 16:1-2 Intro.: This year many of you are using the “Read Through the Bible” reading guide provided by the church. Many of you as well are taken advantage of the videos on the church website to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Worship - Epiphany 3 C

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,711 views

    Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit Anointing and 5. Full Salvation

    Scripture: Luke 4:4-21; Nehemiah 8:1-10; Psalms 19 Theme: Authentic Worship Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,331 views

    This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

    Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Bible Is Not Just Stories — It Is Authentic History Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,192 views

    The Bible is foundational to our faith. Not just as a spiritual guide but as a book that reveals the authentic history of God’s interaction with humanity. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, grounded in real events, real people, and real history.

    The Bible is Not Just Stories—It is Authentic History Introduction: Today, we’re going to talk about something foundational to our faith: the Bible. Not just as a spiritual guide but as a book that reveals the authentic history of God’s interaction with humanity. It is easy for some to dismiss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal