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  • David Buffaloe avatar

    Deny, Take, Follow

    Contributed by David Buffaloe on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    Though salvation is a free gift, Christ requires we deny ourselves, take up our Cross, and follow Him to be saved.

    Mark 8:34-38 (KJV) And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Him To The Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    A study of Caleb as he displayed the character traits of integrity, obedience, faith, perseverance, and courage that caused the Bible to describe him as "wholly followed the Lord".

    FOLLOW HIM TO THE LIFE Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunnneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel. Joshua 14:14 NKJV Introduction Turn in your Bibles to Joshua chapter 14. We are now over half way through our study Fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Are You A Fan Or A Follower?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025
     | 634 views

    The Lord loves fishermen

    • He saw in them in a trade that He liked and could use. • At least four of the twelve disciples were commercial fishermen. • That means one-third of His disciples were fishermen. (1) Peter and Andrew were fishermen. Look at Matthew 4:18-19, we read, "And Jesus, walking by the sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025
     | 439 views

    As Jesus makes a turn toward Jerusalem, we learn that the disciples still have so much to learn - but so do we.

    In his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Duration

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
     | 686 views

    The cost of discipleship is high because nothing good comes cheap.

    Anybody planning on moving to Florida soon? Just when you thought California was going to be the new hurricane central, Idalia came back and reinstated Florida as number one. It wasn’t as bad as Hurricane Ian, but it was bad enough. And yet a lot of people still dream of retiring to Florida. I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019
     | 6,622 views

    What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

    What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Price Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 17, 2015
     | 6,060 views

    We often preach on salvation given so freely, but do we take the time to look at the price we have to pay to be a disciple?

    The Price of Discipleship Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, a journey that he knew would end with him being crucified, and yet many of those following him thought he was on his way to establish his Kingdom in the capital city. Sometimes I wonder if Jesus ever wanted to say: “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Followers Have Discernment Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 3,997 views

    Followers Have Discernment

    Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Fan Or Follower - Which Jesus Am I Following? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,793 views

    What do we expect when we follow Jesus? Do we expect Him to meet our physical desires? Do we expect that He must make sure we understand everything and that He makes it easy for us? There are some who want to follow that “Jesus.” But that is not what

    Fan or Follower Which Jesus am I following? John 6:30-69 Slide Expectations Have you ever been disappointed? Of course you have. We all have at times. But have you thought of why you were disappointed? Maybe someone didn’t do what you thought they would do. Or maybe, things did not turn out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buy The Truth (Proverbs 23:23)

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 30, 2024
     | 1,058 views

    The text will be explored in two sermons: One, Buying Truth; Two, Not Selling Truth

    BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT Proverbs 23:23 INTRODUCTION A. All truth is God’s truth, whether scientific, philosophical, historical, political, or theological. 1. Some truths are self-evident. 2. Some truths are elusive. 2. Some “truths” are falsified—alternate facts. 3. Some “truths” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Must I Do?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,601 views

    The rich young man came to Jesus asking what he needed to do to inherit eternal life and left disappointed because he was not willing to pay the price.

    What Must I do? Job 23:1-9; 16-17, Mark 10: 17-31 Intro: The 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-old-woman. He often wondered if she had married his just for his money. One night as they sat in front of the fireplace in their large, elaborate home, the husband turned to his wife and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your God Will Be My God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 343 views

    The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

    Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Are We True Diciples Of Jesus, True Followers? #2

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    There is a difference between a believer and a follower.

    ARE WE TRUE DICIPLES OF JESUS, TRUE FOLLOWERS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Extraordinary Calling Of Ordinary People

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026
     | 56 views

    ordinary people doing extraordinary things

    Extraordinary calling of ordinary people Luke 23:50 Good morning everyone, glad that you are here Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year As we are in the last Sunday of 2025 and heading fast to 2026, could we take a minute to pray that the Lord would be allowed in our lives to lead us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Whoa! Man Of The Night: A Dialogue Between Jesus And Nicodemus

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2013
     | 5,360 views

    Being born again is a far more demanding matter than a casual acceptance of Jesus Christ. The true Christian follows Him, bearing his/her cross.

    Whoa! Man of the Night John 3:1-21 Rev. Mark A. Barber Most of us have heard the story of Nicodemus before and can quote John 3:16 from memory. We have heard about being born again. So we think we already know the story. Nicodemus came to Jesus that night thinking he knew the rules of how one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible