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  • The Demands Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,966 views

    Jesus now turns to a crowd of mixed spiritual commitment and speaks of “The Demands of Discipleship,” words that seem deliberately aimed at thinning their ranks.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 40 “The Demands of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Dr. John R. Hamby When the dinner was over Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem. In verse twenty-five we see that when Jesus left the ...read more

  • The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,021 views

    Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

    Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

  • The Purpose Of The Church (Part 2)

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,426 views

    The church must become ALIVE

    The Purpose of the Church (Part 2) Matthew 28:16-20 The Church must be ALIVE A – Active 1. The progression of Christ’s Kingdom a.) We are called to share the gospel b.) Ministry starts with caring about people c.) Quote: People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care 2. The ...read more

  • Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by James Webster on Mar 14, 2015
     | 7,159 views

    Salvation is free but true Discipleship will cost us everything.

    THE BOOK OF MARK SERIES MARK 8:34-38 “Cost of Discipleship” OPENING STATEMENTS It appears that the Lord really wants to say something to us about the subject of discipleship. • In January, I was introduced to Hal Perkins Book, “Discipled by Jesus”, in which I am ...read more

  • The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

  • Powerful Witnesses Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,746 views

    A sermon on the Ascension of our Lord preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. Text is Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11

    Easter 7A/Ascension Observed Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53 “Powerful Witnesses of the Ascension” 5/4/2008 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa Ascension Day is one of the few remaining main festivals of the Christian church year that hasn’t really been touched by our secular American ...read more

  • The Importance Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,826 views

    Lesson two in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Importance of Discipleship Sunday, April 18, 2010 am Reading: Acts 4:1-13 Introduction: When I was a child, the question I would ask most frequently was, “Why?” And I would venture to say that that is true of all of us. It didn’t really matter what the ...read more

  • Be An Iwitness

    Contributed by David Owens on May 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Jesus has given the Great Commission to His followers. Sometimes disciples are too intimidated or confused about how to fulfill that commission. This sermon offers a simple model for outreach as God's eyewitnesses.

    Introduction: A. Before I begin a new sermon series next week, God put it on my heart to focus this week’s sermon on the place of evangelism in the life of a disciple of Jesus. 1. Two weeks ago, we completed our sermon series on the final days of Jesus’ earthly life by looking at one of Jesus’ ...read more

  • Is There A Witness In The House? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013
     | 7,596 views

    When was the last time shared your faith journey?

    Church Planting Is There a Witness in the House? Acts 4:1-22 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. They ...read more

  • Called To Be Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,582 views

    God calls us all to be Jesus' witness to a lost and dying world. It is a command of Jesus. Will we "deliver the mail" or stash it away?

    Acts 1:4–8 (NKJV) OPENING ILL: In 1994 Congress investigates the mail system after millions of undelivered letters are uncovered in Washington. During a surprise audit, the U.S. Postal Service discovered that some local managers had temporarily stashed unprocessed mail in parked trailers so ...read more

  • Disciplines For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Looks at Paul’s closing to the first letter to the Thessalonians

    Disciplines of Discipleship 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Be Joyful Be Prayerful Be thankful Fan into Flame the zeal of the Spirit Heed the Word of God Test the Truthfulness of Teaching Focus on that which is Good Avoid that which is Evil Slide Introduction Knowing God’s will. It is something that ...read more

  • Paul’s Witness To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,606 views

    The fourth major testimony of Christ's resurrection listed was that of the apostle Paul himself. He was a special and unique witness of the risen Lord.

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 8-11 PAUL’S WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION [Acts 9:1–8, 17] The first eleven verses of chapter 15 reviews evidence or the proof of Jesus' resurrection, [a truth the Corinthians already believed (vv. 1, 11)]. For it is on the foundation of the ...read more

  • Unintentional Witness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,117 views

    That which flows from us because of who we are and what we are about may be our best service.

    Unintentional Witness 10/26/08 AM Text: Acts 16:22-30 Introduction Most of the things we do for God we do on purpose. They are intentional, they are consciously planned. But sometimes our most meaningful acts are performed spontaneously or unconsciously. They are not planned; they just flow out of ...read more

  • How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,649 views

    Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

    How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

  • It Ain't No Secret Formula

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    Discipleship in the church

    Intro: When you think of buying friend chicken, what’s the first name you think of? Now maybe for you it’s Kroger Deli or Lee’s, but for me and most of America, we think of the name of Colonel Sanders and his Secret Recipe. One of the most closely guarded secrets in America is that special blend ...read more