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Discipleship And Commitment To Christ: Transformed By Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024

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Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, relationships, covenant, habits, and embodying Christ’s presence.

Discipleship and Commitment to Christ: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we will explore a profound topic: "Discipleship and Commitment to Christ." Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 1:6, John 13:35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Acts 2:42, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

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The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Guarantees Victory In Proclaiming Christ

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a.

1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a. The Reason for Paul's Concern b. The Severity of This Concern c. The Setting for Paul's Concern 1. the focus of Paul's ministry 2. the favorable circumstances for the preaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop A Christ Centered Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families. Paul wrote, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love." (Eph. 5:1) Ask the Lord to help your family be more teachable and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Came To Your House Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 22, 2003

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Through this passage in Leviticus we discover how the leprosy of sin attacks our homes and what God requires.

IF JESUS CAME TO YOUR HOUSE I hope many of you, like myself are discovering that the book of Leviticus is anything but a dull book of law. Today we continue our series of sermons from the book of Leviticus. The text comes from the third section chapters 11-16. This section ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:34-57

Denomination: Brethren

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

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Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

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An overview of what discipleship: Where do i begin, What is required and What do i have to lose?

INTRO: I heard a story once about a pig and a chicken walking past a church where the sign read, “Help us to feed the hungry”. The chicken suggested to the pig that maybe they can help by pitching in some eggs and bacon. The pig responded, “Easy for you to say, your part requires just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Faith

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007

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Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Are In Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 18, 2002

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This is the 6th sermon in the series "Requirements For Revival". This sermon is about the 3 "thens" of 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Sunday Morning July 14, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Requirements For Revival [#6] THE RESULTS ARE IN Psalm 23 Introduction: 1. Stand with me as we read 2 Chronicles 7:14. 2. We have studied the ¡§ifs¡¨ of revival over the last several weeks. This morning I want us to look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Purity - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 10, 2006

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God Provides The Purity That He Requires From His People -- So, We Need To Rely Upon Him!

Part 2 Introduction: 1. Review: What Does God Require From People? (In Our Wicked Nature!) - Find In 1:16-17 - “Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Quitters And Winners

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food For A Spiritually Fit Life Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

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To be physically fit requires proper nutrition. The same is true spiritually. The proper nutrition for us as believers is the Word of God.

“Get fit.” That’s the lead story in this month’s Cleveland magazine. Are you in shape spiritually? “If God had intended for us to touch our toes, He’d have put them on our knees.” “I’m in shape – “Round” is a shape, isn’t it?” But getting fit is really not a joking matter. I like the idea in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost (Part 1)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

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Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Prayer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011

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Even though there isn't step by step requirments of prayer,but there are examples that Christ gave each believer.

The Law of Prayer Matthew 6:5-14 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Division Of Labor And Promotion Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011

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The smallest work for God requires and depends not on personal charisma but on the Holy Ghost if we desire to bring glory to God

"And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

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