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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Disciple, follower, or both? Discerning your call to discipleship. Discipleship is becoming. Discipleship is showing up.
Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathering them around, He taught them saying: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK. BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL. BLESSED ARE THEY WHO THIRST FOR JUSTICE. BLESSED ARE YOU ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Acts 9:1-9, Acts 9:13-19, Acts 9:21-22
Denomination: Other
There is a cost to be paid for everything we do in life, even in our spiritual lives. We explore this concept using King Jehoshaphat and his decision to turn the battle over to God and let God fight it for him.
Last week, we spoke about our having problems and how those problems will undermine our walk with Christ if we let them. I reminded you of just how important it is to stay on top of the storms in your life, and that you can only do that by fully relying, not on yourself, but on Jesus Christ to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-30
Denomination: *other
Peter and Jesus meet and Peter becomes a fisher of men. Get ready for God's call
This past Wednesday marked the beginning of the season of Lent. Many people give something up for Lent. I’m not always sure people understand why they do it. It just seems like the thing to do because that is what others are doing. For some reason this is not something that growing up that my ...read more
Scripture: John 1:34-43, Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Friends
A sermon about hearing God's call and acting on it.
“I’m a Sinful Person” Luke 5:1-11 It’s been said that “Life is what happens to you while you’re making other plans.” The disciples didn’t get their call from Jesus when they were looking for it. Rather, it was at the end of a long, sweaty night, when they were discouraged and ready to pack it ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
Encourages perseverance in faith, choosing the challenging but rewarding path of Christ, and overcoming obstacles to live a life worthy of His call.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, as revealed to us through His Holy Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Matthew, specifically to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Topics: Following Christ's Call
God’s calls us to 1) Salvation 2)Follow Him 3)Serve 4) Sacrifice our Lives for Him
“God’s Call” October 1, 2006 “One day as Jesus was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew fishing with nets, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me! And I will make you fishermen for the souls of men!" At once ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:16-20
Denomination: Holiness
A call for the church to follow the teaching of Jesus
A Call To Service By Ian Biss 3/10/02 Intro. . . A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but were surprised by her disappointment. Her ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Grace Brethren
Leadership basics following a famous leader
First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas May 7, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “CALL TO COURAGE” A Look at Leadership #1 GREATER TEXT: Joshua 1: 1-18 TEXT: Joshua 1: 6-7, “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It’s simple,really. Jesus calls us to follow Him. Let’s see what that means.
Passage: Matthew 8:18-22 Intro: As a kid growing up in the church, there were certain songs that seemed dishonest for me to sing. Here was one: 1) “Earthly pleasures vainly call me, I would be like Jesus. Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus. Be like Jesus, this my song, in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22
Denomination: Evangelical Free
The essence of the Christian life is following Jesus and results in a kingdom focus
August 18 Follow Acts 1:6-8 Fan: enthusiastic admirer Luke 9:57-62 A fan will follow when it’s comfortable A fan will follow when it’s convenient A fan will follow if it doesn’t cost much A true follower: 1. Is empowered by the Spirit. Acts 1:8a Titus 3:5; ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:6-8
Denomination: Baptist
1. Answer the call. 2. Get in the place that God is calling you too. 3. Obey by saying yes to God’s will for your life. 4. Forsake your old life and develop a new one in Jesus. 5. Keep moving forward into a closer relationship with Christ.
FOLLOW THE LEADER Have you ever played, “follow the leader”? It was fun when we were kids. But it can be more rewarding today if we follow the right leader. Heb 11:8-10 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.
THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more
Scripture: John 1:43-51
“A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.”
BASIC STEPS IN FOLLOWING JESUS Luke 5:1-11 Proposition: “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to take the basis steps helpful in making a full commitment to Jesus Christ. ...read more
Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?
The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Jesus calls sinners, heals the sick and raises the dead.
THE CALL AND COMPASSION OF JESUS. Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 9:18-26. 1. The Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Matthew’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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