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  • Carrying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    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

  • The Witness Of Poverty

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019
     | 3,482 views

    In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

    Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

  • The Great Adventure Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 13, 2018
     | 6,810 views

    Christ calls us to follow Him on the Great Adventure in life.

    The Great Adventure Matthew 4:18-25 January 7, 2017 In his book, The Island of Lost Maps, author Miles Harvey shared something I think many of us can relate to. He wrote ~ In my 30's I spent a great deal of time at the Kopi [a travelers' café in Chicago] whose walls were adorned with masks from ...read more

  • A Better World Series

    Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

    John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

  • What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,879 views

    The question was asked by Jesus to his first two disciples and still needs to be answered by those who seek to follow him.

    The Palestinian sun beat down on the two friends as they listened to John exhort the crowds to repentance. For the past few weeks they had followed John every where he had gone, listened to his message, and watched the crowds reaction. At first they were sure that he was the one that the ...read more

  • A Heart After God Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

    Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

  • My Jesus

    Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    I wrote this sermon to make people think about following the true Jesus as he would have us to be.

    I began sermon with the Todd Agnew Song "My Jesus"; showing the words on the screen as it was sung. My Jesus - By Todd Agnew Which Jesus do you follow? Which Jesus do you serve? If Ephesians says to imitate Christ, why do you look so much like the world? Cause My Jesus bled and died, He spent ...read more

  • In His Steps

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,703 views

    Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

    A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
     | 3,598 views

    Fifth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers. This message of the series happens to fall on Easter, so there is some Easter emphasis.

    9 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22 ...read more

  • #10 -- Opposition Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,103 views

    As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

    Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

  • Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,440 views

    It is the most unnatural thing in the world to love someone who has hurt you - someone who is an enemy in some respect - but that is what Jesus calls us to in our text.

    Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-35 Introduction Following Jesus requires us to accept his invitation and to hear his teachings and ways. But not just to hear - to act. Many of the teachings of Jesus are uncomfortable and feel unnatural - He is calling us to live the Jesus life. ...read more

  • The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021
     | 2,508 views

    Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

  • Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Stubborn Saints". This sermon looks at how Jonah repented and followed God.

    Sunday Evening January 12, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Stubborn Saints¡¨(#2) DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES Jonah 2:1-10 Introduction: 1. How many times have you waited until you ran out of all other options to ask God for help? As the saying goes, ¡§Desperate ...read more

  • Can You Pass A Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 34,240 views

    Jesus didn’t ask everyone he met to follow him. He asked the original twelve disciples–and He invited the Rich Young Ruler to follow him. The young man refused. Like many people, he was fooling himself about what it takes to have eternal life.

    Can You Pass a Camel Through the Eye of a Needle? Luke 18:18-30 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION During this Christmas season, there are plenty of Scrooges out there. I heard about one lady who was fumbling in her purse to get her credit card to pay for a purchase. The cashier noticed she had a ...read more

  • The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

    Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more