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  • Michael Stark avatar

    If You Would Be Perfect

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2015
     | 6,146 views

    Stewardship begins with stewardship of life--receiving the life that Jesus offers. All that we consider "stewardship" flows from this first great decision.

    “Behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Willing To Pay A Price?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 10,014 views

    Today's digital economy encourages a "freebie" culture. Does that mindset infect us so much that we are unwilling to pay a price for the Grace that we have received?

    The season of festivals has begun , isn’t it? It is the month of Aadi for the Tamilians, soon to be followed by the Onam month for the Mallus, Dasara for Kannadigas, Divali for mostly everyone, Pujas for the Bengalis, culminating in the commercial Christmas and new year for everyone. What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019
     | 11,278 views

    The Rich young ruler was a good guy looking for the finishing touches on his life to secure eternal life. When he couldn't find this on his own he turns to Jesus for an answer.

    On the Road with Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27 March 24, 2019 As we get closer to Easter, Jesus begins to get a little closer to Jerusalem. Because it wasn’t yet his time, Jesus had stayed away from Jerusalem. The more Jesus taught and healed the more attention he garnered. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    We Must Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2019
     | 4,189 views

    we must discern as families how to respond to the attacks of secular culture, and use our assets, out time, talent and treasure, to restore beauty to our worship, teach religious and moral truths to our communities, and do everything we can to show goodness to the world–to become saints.

    Epiphany 2018 The Cost of Discipleship When we compare the stories we have been reading in St. Luke’s Gospel with the reading today from St. Matthew, we are tempted to wonder if this is a story about two different families. On Christmas day we see Mary and Joseph being turned away from every inn ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025
     | 431 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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    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 20, 2025
     | 322 views

    Jesus is always reaching ou to us to come and follow Him!

    Come Follow Me Intro: Francis Chan You find that the things you let go of while following Jesus were the things that were going to destroy you in the end. Matthew 4:18-20 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Price Of Following Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,258 views

    Exploring why the rich young ruler walked away and the true cost of following Jesus.

    In the Gospels, we find various conversations and interactions that Jesus had with people during His earthly ministry. These exchanges are of great importance to us, as they teach us valuable lessons. One such encounter is with the rich young ruler, whose story ends tragically. Let us delve into ...read more

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    Don’t Count On A Wedding To Change Bad Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 5,844 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    Wouldn’t it be amazing if the moment the pastor pronounced you man and wife, there was a bright glow that just began to envelop you, trumpets would blow and all of a sudden you were transformed into prince charming and lady princess! The reality is however, that a wedding ceremony ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeds Are A Plan For Growth

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 11,909 views

    YOU CAN COUNT THE SEEDS IN AN APPLE, BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED!

    SEEDS ARE A PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our text: 2 Peter 3:18 BUT GROW IN GRACE, AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST... I ponder: You can count the seeds in an apple; BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED. Sickly oaks from sickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership That Works!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost.

    Leadership that Works Thesis: Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost. Texts: Romans 12:1 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Invitation Free But Costly Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    God’s invitation to the Great Feast (God’s kingdom) is free but it is costly as it demands that we put Jesus above all else.

    We continue this second week of our 40 day journey through Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross. Last week I reminded us of the scripture passage from Luke 9:51 which said “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Jesus, knowing full well what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Turning Back

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,322 views

    There are times in our spiritual lives when we want all the blessings of heaven, but with the least amount of sacrifice possible. There are times when we live our Christian lives in such a way that we seem to be saying, “What is the least amount that I ha

    Opening illustration: Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, I’m really surprised that a relative or friend didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place Of Service

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    I dreamed that our church had become a restaurant. A family that used to go to our church walked in and I served them. As Christians we are to serve others.

    A Place of Service Luke 14:25-30 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Demands Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,017 views

    Jesus now turns to a crowd of mixed spiritual commitment and speaks of “The Demands of Discipleship,” words that seem deliberately aimed at thinning their ranks.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 40 “The Demands of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Dr. John R. Hamby When the dinner was over Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem. In verse twenty-five we see that when Jesus left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Attitude

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    Count trials a joy.

    A CHRISTIAN’S ATTITUDE James 1:1-4 Although we praise the Lord for the contributions that have been made to the world through Martin Luther, his comments about the book of James is in error. He called it a straw book because he thought James taught salvation through works. We know that salvation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist