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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    You Cast, You Come, You Follow

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007
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     | 2,469 views

    Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

    The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dynamic Disciples On A Mission For God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,647 views

    Mission is a response of the command Jesus gave His disciples in Matthew 28:18-19. Why are we to go? Because Jesus told us to go! Where are we to go? Into all nations.

    INTRO TO ELIM & ELIM MISSIONS =========================== Today is Elim Missions Sunday. It’s a day Elim sets apart for two main reasons: The first is to remember the great Sacrifice of our Missionaries in the Vumba Massacre of 1978. The second is to speak about the importance of supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “disciple” (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2016
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     | 7,254 views

    Part 2 of a sermon on the name for the people of God, "Disciple." This study discusses three characteristics of true disciples.

    “Disciple” (Part 2) Series: Names for the People of GodA Chuck Sligh April 24, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Open Bibles to John 8 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Did you know that Walt Disney ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assessing The Situation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,954 views

    Building God's people requires both dependent praying and deliberate planning

    Our mission as a church is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. And since that mission statement was developed based on a careful consideration of the Scriptures, it ought to be something that we all agree on. But when it comes to how to actually accomplish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be An Oxymoron!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2016
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     | 9,077 views

    A Casual Disciple of Christ? Jesus teaches us that such a disciple is no disciple.

    What do you call these word combinations? “A little pregnant; airline food; plastic silverware; unbiased opinion; fresh dried fruit.” They’re all oxy…morons—expressions that in their superficial, or literal meanings are self-contradictory or absurd. Can you be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Vision 2017

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    The vision going into 2017 is “Pursuing to be a Disciple of Jesus.” Are we willing to position and place ourselves in that spot where the Spirit of God will disciple us.

    Opening illustration: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
     | 3,287 views

    The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

    Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everyday Heroes

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 17, 2021
     | 5,337 views

    God calls us to be heroes not only in extraordinary circumstances, but in our daily lives.

    I) Let’s talk a bit about heroes. A) I love to read adventure thrillers. One of the authors that I used to read a lot (while he was living) was Robert Ludlum. His stories were frequently built around an average citizen who sees or hears something that he should not have. He then becomes caught up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

    Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Finish What You Start, Never Quit

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,872 views

    Are you are good started but you seldom finish what you started? You need to finish, persis, complete the task before you. Have we counted the cost if we do? If we don't?

    FINISH WHAT YOU START: DON'T QUIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FINISH: To succeed in doing. Bring to an end, COMPLETE, To over come completely. Accomplish, achieve, carry out, COMPLETE: To make whole, entire, PERSIST: To continue firmly or obstinately, steadfast, DON'T ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,797 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

    Series: Being A Disciple [#1] A DISCIPLE… Luke 14:25-28 Introduction: As the Lord is showing me what He means by “extend your reach”; I want us to see what a disciple of Jesus should look like. What do you think about when you hear the word Christian? What comes to mind? Do you think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 5, 2023
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    A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 22

    September 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 16:21-28 Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Adding salt to a baking recipe enhances the final flavor in complex ways. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Jones avatar

    What Kind Of Disciple Are You?

    Contributed by Robert Jones on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    Counting the cost of Discipleship

    WHAT KIND OF DISCIPLE ARE YOU? LUKE 14:25-35 Story of family coming from Church-----father—talking about the preacher----mother talking about the lady behind her and her loud singing-------daughter talking about her S.S. teacher------Son talking about the lady in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Precepts Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,006 views

    "Deny yourself, take up your Cross, and follow Me." (Jesus Christ circa 30 AD)

    PRECEPTS OF DISCIPLESHIP MT 16:24-27 Dietrich Bonhoeffer- From childhood, I only have 2 modern day heroes. One is Br. Andrew that smuggled Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and the other is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a great German theologian during the time of Hitler. He preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist