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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 378 views

    In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

    Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Faith On The Rocks Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

    Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #4: Do Everything With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 26,387 views

    Excellence honors God and is a reflection of our relationship with Him.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Idea and some material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: MALACHI 1:6-14 (announce but don’t read) TITLE: Guideline #4: “DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE” INTRODUCTION: A. On October 13, 1962, a little boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Little Pigs

    Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 72,955 views

    A familiar story with a powerful message.

    The Three Little Pigs "Once upon a time there were three little pigs whose mother said to them, "It is time for you to go out into the big world to build your homes and to seek your fortunes." This morning I want to share a familiar story with a powerful message. How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • matthew atkins avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Matthew Atkins on May 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,715 views

    The central question in life, in the church, in every circumstance is - "Who do we say that Jesus is."

    According to Hegessipus, an early Christian historian - Peter, having been urged to flee by the Christians in Rome, was on his way out of that violent city, when he saw a vision of Jesus. Peter asked the Lord where He was going and the Lord told him that He was on His way to be crucified again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    Is it okay to be doing badly? Is it okay to be weak? The world would say "no" but the Apostle Paul uses weakness and discouragement to see the Lord’s life created in him and others.

    For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Overcoming Discouragement 2 Corinthians 4 Pastor Tom Fuller I want to ask two questions. Is it all right to be doing badly? And, is it all right to consider yourself weak? Our modern culture would say “no” to both questions. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Throw Away Your Gift

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    How can we throw away our gift of salvation? By doing nothing at all.

    INTRODUCTION • As we get closer to the Christmas holiday, what is one thing that seems to take center-stage with this holiday? • It is gifts. I mean how many of us get up at 5:00 am to pray or read the word compared to going shopping? How many of us would max out the credit cards to help with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformers

    Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    How can we be transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ. Romans 12:1-6 gives us some solid principles in this process.

    Transformers Romans 12:1-6a I. Introduction a. What a time we had last weekend! b. You’ve heard several stories about how God moved in mighty ways in the lives of these young people and it was exciting! c. The theme of the weekend was centered around a Greek word… “Eikon” which came from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Rust avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 236 ratings
     | 47,445 views

    The cost of discipleship.

    Making a Difference Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 July 8, 2001 This morning we continue our journey with Luke’s account of Jesus and the disciples as they head to Jerusalem. Luke opens this chapter by saying, “After this, the Lord appointed seventy others.” The “after this” provides a bridge back to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Planning The Trip

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    The cost of discipleship.

    Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to Virginia to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Ain't No Secret Formula

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    Discipleship in the church

    Intro: When you think of buying friend chicken, what’s the first name you think of? Now maybe for you it’s Kroger Deli or Lee’s, but for me and most of America, we think of the name of Colonel Sanders and his Secret Recipe. One of the most closely guarded secrets in America is that special blend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Don't Cry For Me Jerusalem”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    A call to discipleship

    “Don’t Cry For Me Jerusalem” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Those who rejected and condemned Jesus showed that they preferred darkness to light. Those who cried for our Lord to be crucified revealed their inner darkness, their desperate need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Radical Surgery Needed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    The cost of discipleship

    Gunthorpe 09-09-01 RADICAL SURGERY Story: C.T. Studd (Charles Thomas Studd) (1860-1931). C. T. Studd was the son of a wealthy Englishman, Edward Studd. He was an excellent cricket player and at the age of nineteen was captain of the team at Eton. He attended Cambridge University from 1880 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Fishing Techniques For Every Christian"

    Contributed by Pastor Catherine Graham on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    call to discipleship

    FISHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN My Brothers and Sisters, Grace and Peace to you in the name of Jesus, the great Fisherman. AMEN The sun had just risen when the Scouts began their trek up Baldy Mountain. At 12,441 feet Baldy is the highest peak in the Philmont Scout Ranch, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe La Rue avatar

    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Learns From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    A consideration of discipleship.

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Learns From Jesus Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 3 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Matt 11:28-30 Date Preached: January 27, 2008 Introduction A. In the late 1800’s a book was published by Charles Sheldon called In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ