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  • Kendal Burton avatar

    The Real Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Kendal Burton on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    Accepting Christ as your savious is one ting, but what about everything else that comes with it?

    The Real Cost of Discipleship A young boy bursts into his house one afternoon and begins a frantic search that takes him through the entire house for Rex, the family dog. Eventually he runs into his aunt who greets him with the sad news that she had found the gate open that morning and that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bill Huffhine avatar

    Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,789 views

    Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

    Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    What Discipleship Involves

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,755 views

    A look at what being a disciple of Christ really involves.

    What Discipleship Involves Mark 8:34-38 Leadership magazine once ran a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 7.5% tithe, 15 minute sermons, 45 minute worship service; we have only 8 commandments—your choice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 30,869 views

    The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

    INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 2, 2006
     | 2,097 views

    We tend to forget the cost of Discipleship and this is a reminder of what Christ expets of us to follow Him

    Now, I don’t endorse his political objectives, but I have always admired one thing about Jesse Jackson B his slogan "Keep your eyes on the prize," which he used during his unsuccessful run for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president of the United States in 1988. I mention this because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

    Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Discipleship: Construction Zone

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    God wants to keep working on improving us until we get to heaven.

    INTRODUCTION -What do you think of when you think of a construction zone? -Dirt -Noise -Progress -Chaos -We normally try to avoid such places, don’t we -Hospital Construction -Road Construction -House Construction -We like for things to be neat, orderly and completed -But seldom are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,604 views

    This sermon looks at four aspects of discipleship. I. The PURPOSE of Discipleship II. The PROBLEM of Discipleship III. The POWER of Discipleship IV. The PARTNERSHIP of Discipleship (First sermon in this series)

    The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship You hardly hear the word today. We just don’t like to use it. It has vacated almost every aspect of our living. We have almost abolished it from our vocabulary. Perhaps it is still used in some circles – such as sports – especially went it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    While all believers are called to discipleship, Jesus shows that many are not willing to pay the price.

    ILLUSTRATION: Discipleship Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Passing the time, each was talking about his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    What does it really mean to be a disciple?

    Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Discipleship Boot Camp

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    Partnering in Ministry

    "Discipleship Boot Camp: Partnering in Ministry Matthew 10 August 3, 1997 Intro: Each of our four gospels has a different emphasis. We’ve been looking in Matthew at the presentation of the King. In chapters 1-4 we saw the Person of the King. In 5-7 the Principles of the King. In 8-10 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Real Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,642 views

    What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

    “The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,079 views

    What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

    Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Half Time Discipleship?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,805 views

    Explains how Discipleship is not a hobby or 1/2 time committment.

    Reverend John Thomas the president of the United Church of Christ told of his 2002 experience in China in a sermon he gave in September 2004. “I met many pastors and church leaders who had suffered terribly during the years of the Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao and his fanatical following ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Our Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    Shows what Jesus expects of us as disciples

    OUR CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8:34-38 A. After Jesus has rebuked Peter for being consumed with the things of this world and not concerned about the things of God, Jesus issued one of the declarations about His pending death. He knew He was going to pay with the cost of His life for the sins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ