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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    What Provokes Us To Follow And What Provokes Us Not To Follow?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 3,134 views

    The sermon shares what provoked the disciples to follow and what provoked some to discontinue their following of jesus.

    John 6:59-69 1. First let’s look at what provoked them from not following Jesus 60On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" A. Partiality to other Beliefs provoked them from not following “I f Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cut It Off And Let It Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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     | 873 views

    This sermon explores the importance of commitment to God, the cost of complacency in faith, and the significance of circumcision as a covenant in Joshua 5:2-8.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators but as participants in a grand narrative that is continuously unfolding in our lives. We are here to immerse ourselves in the depth of God's word, to allow it to seep into the very marrow of our being, ...read more

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    He Left All Rose Up And Followed Him

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 11, 2007
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     | 2,542 views

    Levi or Matthew was call to Leave all, rise up, and follow Christ. As we look at the Bible this morning, we will look not at the costs of following Christ but rather of the benefits of following Christ!

    I. He will only allow you to go through something that He has not chosen for you (Job 1 jobs trials were initiated by God! A. He has gone through the Trial before us. (Heb. 4:13-14) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Christ Follower Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    Three dimensions to His call on our lives: Jesus calls us to repent, Jesus calls us to follow, Jesus calls us to abandon.

    I Am a Christ Follower Matthew 4:17-22 Three dimensions to His call on our lives: 1. Jesus calls us to repent. v.17 ? Ultimately repentance is an admission, an acceptance of what Jesus says about us: that our hearts are prideful, filthy, depraved, and yes, even wicked and deserving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Fruitful Followers Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    As we read some of Jesus’ final words, we discover the seemingly impossible mission he gives them. And it will greatly help us understand our own mission. Mission impossible? You be the judge…

    GROWING FRUITFUL FOLLOWERS John 15:5-13 INTRO: Give every child an apple as they enter, with instructions not to eat it… As I talk this morning, I want each of you with an apple to be thinking about what this apple has to do with who Jesus wants us to be, what Jesus wants us to do. We’re calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom Cost: It's Not Free PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
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    Explores the profound freedom found in Christ, its foundation, how faith enables this freedom, and the tangible outcomes of living in this freedom.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in faith and in love, to reflect upon a message of profound importance, a message that resonates deeply within our hearts and souls. It's a message that is as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a ...read more

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    Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021
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    Jesus invites us into a fellowship with all of humanity. In this family there is no room for prejudice. We understand the value of grace in our lives when we busy ourselves with extending grace and fellowship to all people, having a philanthropic spirit.

    In the early years of my ministry Christianity was too often measured by church attendance and how well you excelled at Bible trivia. Don’t get me wrong, as observed through these messages, a key part of discipleship must focus on the study of Scripture. We will not fair well as Christians in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Small Minds And The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2022
     | 1,660 views

    Jesus Christ, son of God and son of man, appears in our midst and when He does, we count the cost of discipleship to Him and often pass up the opportunity.

    Monday of 4th Week In Course To be frank, David messed up, and messed up royally. He did only one thing right in getting involved with Bathsheba. He acknowledged and repented of his royal, deadly sin. And he was forgiven, but that was not the end of the story. He and Bathsheba lost their child, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hebrews- Part 16 " Follow The Leader" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2016
     | 10,540 views

    Part 16 of our Hebrews series

    Hebrews- Encouragement for a life of faith Part 16 “Follow the leader “ As we continue our study of Hebrews this morning We are nearing the end of this great book Next week we will end our study with a recap of the last several weeks But for today Our writer continues on with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Christ: Confessing Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 947 views

    Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more

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    Faith Walk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 30,785 views

    Did the Disciples just happen to be out on the sea when Jesus walked by? No. Jesus sent them there. Find out why.

    OPEN: A Scotsman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee he was aghast when he found it would cost fifty dollars an hour to rent a boat to go out on the water. "Hoot mon," he said, "in Scotland I could ha got a boat for about $20." "That might be true," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Much Does Worship Cost? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,741 views

    This describes Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, and why He did it: because the leaders were making worship too hard, and too easy.

    John 2:13-25 – How Much Does Worship Cost? We started this passage this morning, but I felt as though I needed another message to give you a better idea of what was happening. This morning dealt with Jesus’ personality and response to injustice. This morning we saw that Jesus was a social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015
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     | 8,719 views

    Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

    Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sunday Night-A Man Worthy To Follow

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 5,525 views

    Jesus is described by God as One worthy to be followed.

    Sunday Night: A Man To Follow Place: BLCC Date: 5/21/17 Text: Isaiah 42.1-7 CT: Jesus is worthy to be followed. Two months before [Orthodox priest] Aleksandr Menn was felled by an ax, he was asked in a radio interview broadcast across Russia, "Does one need to be a Christian, and if one does, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 378 views

    Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

    Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal