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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    The $$$$ Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
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     | 4,582 views

    Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

    A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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    God's love and invitation to His kingdom is extended to all, but we must understand and be willing to pay the cost of following Jesus, and share His love with everyone, regardless of their past.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a remarkable passage from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1-14. Our theme today is God's invitation to all, counting the cost of following Jesus, and the parable of the wedding banquet. This powerful message reminds us of God's ...read more

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    The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024
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    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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    Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000
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    The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

    Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Follow Jesus, Or Follow The World

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 4, 2015
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    The focus of our discipleship is on our relationship to Jesus. To be worthy of Christ we are to put him first in all family relations. To be worthy of Christ we are to take up our cross and identify with him.

    An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, “Stop! Acts 2:38 (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Following Jesus: Following Joy Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 19, 2020
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    No matter what we are enduring at the moment, Jesus can bring a certain joy to our lives that circumstances cannot steal from us. Joy that comes from following Jesus is our constant companion, it is a gift from Him to our hearts.

    Following Jesus: Following Joy John 15:9-14 Introduction Some people believe that Joy is in short supply in our world. That’s not hard to believe, given the events of the past few months and the pandemic we are enduring day by day. The anger and unrest that rumbles beneath the surface, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Christ Will Transform Your Character Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015
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    There are many ideas about how to improve your character, but only a relationship with Christ can transform your character.

    Sermon Notes November 8, 2015 FBCam Following Christ will Transform Your Character 2 Cor 3:12-18 There are many ideas about how to IMPROVE your CHARACTER Tony Robbins wrote a book on how to “Unleash the Power Within You” Kevin Leman wrote the intriguing book, “Have a New Kid by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift With A Cost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 5,641 views

    This time of year, we get excited and touched by Baby Jesus in a cradle but you can’t separate the cradle from the cross. This gift of Jesus comes with a sacrificial cost. A lot of us understand the cradle but we fail to connect the cradle with the cross.

    The Gift with a Cost Isaiah 53:1-12 Christmas has become the #1 self-focused consumer day in America. It’s so interesting that Good Friday leads into Easter and Black Friday leads us into the Christmas holidays. The church needs to lead a movement of conspiracy to reclaim Christmas from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
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    Many initially are willing to follow the Lord, but fail to count the cost. Upon realizing the great sacrifice necessary to follow Him, many are unwilling to pay the price. We must count the cost and be willing to pay the price in service to the Lord.

    The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14: 25-33 I am certainly thankful for the free gift of salvation. Christ paid our sin debt, reconciling us to God in salvation. This gift is freely available to all who receive it by faith. Salvation is free, but our service to the Lord is costly. If we are unwilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011
     | 9,060 views

    Love is free to those who receive it, but it can cost the giver a great deal.

    Acts 7:55-60 “The Cost of Love” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” How true this is. This fact of life is what fuels garage sales, thrift stores, and institutions like Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2024
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     | 2,215 views

    Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ

    Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Can't Walk With Jesus With Eyes Wide Shut Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 13, 2015
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     | 8,918 views

    To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him.

    Title: You Can’t Walk with Jesus with Eyes Wide Shut Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him. Overview Riding on a wave of impressive demonstrations of power Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 5,937 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Costs Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by E Philip Davis on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    Jesus makes it clear in Luke 9:23 that the path of discipleship is a costly one; what challenges do we face in "bearing our cross daily" in today’s culture?

    COSTS OF THE JOURNEY In this series from Luke we are seeing how following Jesus – what we call discipleship – is like a journey with him. This is what the disciples did in Luke’s Gospel, where Chapters 9-19 are in the form of a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. In the first week Wayne introduced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of The Cross.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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     | 3,392 views

    The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren