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  • Peter Johnstone avatar

    Commissioned To Make Disciples

    Contributed by Peter Johnstone on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    Jesus calls his disciples onto a hill where he commissions them to go into the world.

    Matthew records the final appearance of Jesus on a mountain. We don’t know which mountain it is but we know that he had invited his disciples to meet him there. Maybe it was the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus had met Moses and Elijah and received assurance from his Heavenly Father; or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Disciple: Why Me?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 504 views

    The Christian experience of the believers in the first-century church may seem radical to many in the church today, but to those early believers, it was normal Christianity.

    Opening illustration: Video on Discipleship Introduction: While every disciple is a believer, not every believer is necessarily a disciple. Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. We know that they were a praying, worshipping, loving, giving, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling The Sick To Serve (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 18, 2015
     | 5,978 views

    Who do you think God can use? Those who have education? Those who have religious background? Those whose family have been raised in Church? Those who can give the most? Yes, truly he can use such people, but He thank goodness, He can use the rest of us!!

    Matthew 9:9-13-As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Call To Ministry”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,066 views

    From the individual calls of the disciples we see that what he said to them is repeated in the life of every Christian.

    “The Call to Ministry” Mark 1:16-20 In the last message we looked at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Now we see that Jesus came out of the wilderness after his battle with Satan to declare the Kingdom of God was at hand. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Your Choice!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 29,472 views

    God is saying, "It’s your choice. You can choose either blessings or a curse. If you want blessings, then keep my commands."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL. KANSAS, OK A. Last Sunday the Israelites had begun their invasion of the Promised Land. Now today’s message begins some 5 years later as the invasion has come to an end. God has led them to victory after victory, & now the tribes are ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

    Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kingdom First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,724 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

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    The Call To Submit Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2019
     | 4,920 views

    We do not like the idea of submission, but for the disciple of Jesus Christ, to answer His call is to submit to Him.

    The Call to Discipleship: Submit Introduction We do not like the idea of submitting to others. Submission in the sport of wrestling is a loss. Submission to our bosses sometimes creates resentment. Submission to people in power can be unpleasant. Submission means we release our power, our self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024
     | 1,166 views

    Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

    Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,127 views

    Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

    Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

    First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    This is about getting priorities straight.

    Worship is bringing pleasure to God. One way we bring pleasure to God is by doing his will for us, and his church. We have two big problems though. The first is that we may think we are inferior, and the second is that we have our own ideas about what is best. I. We are not INFERIOR. When I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joe Robbins avatar

    The Call Of Elisha

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,275 views

    To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

    The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • samson musyoki avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    Many times we fail to receive the Lord’s blessings because we put what we love before us rather than what the Lord wants.

    FIRST THINGS FIRST GENESIS 29:25-27 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “what is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?” Laban replied, “ It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Answering The Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

    Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist