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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

    INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answering The Call To Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,032 views

    Matthew 4:18-20 captures the essence of discipleship and our response to Jesus' call.

    Answering the Call to Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Today, we will delve into a profound moment in the New Testament where Jesus calls His first disciples. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Answering the Call to Follow Jesus," based on Matthew 4:18-20. This passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Kinds Of Followers- The Kissers And The Cleavers (From The The Book Of Ruth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2022
     | 3,435 views

    Today I want to preach about a wonderful love story in the book of Ruth.

    The Book of Ruth is probably the most wonderful love story ever written. Illus: Benjamin Franklin—as you know, he was one of the fathers of our great nation. He was also the ambassador to France. And, when in France, he was a member of a literary society, and they were giving different readings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 152 views

    Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

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    My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower - Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 18, 2021
     | 759 views

    Part 2 of 2 of my journey to Christ and what it means within the church

    My Story: Jew to Christian September 19, 2021 Have you ever watched a movie and it seems to abruptly end? Usually that’s the sign of a sequel. I think the most famous, and maybe this dates me, has to be the “Who shot JR?” episode on the program Dallas. You wait for the ending, and it’s not fun. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    To Follow Jesus, We Need To Learn To Listen To His Voice Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 28, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    The problem when it comes to listening is not God hearing us, it is us hearing God.

    Introduction: If I were to ask you ladies if you husbands are good listeners, most of you would probably respond with a resounding: "no." If I were to ask you parents if your children are good listeners, I believe I would get a lot of "no's." If I turned it around and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025
     | 623 views

    This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

    My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On Higher Level Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023
     | 3,299 views

    How grateful are we to God for this year. God has been good to us. He protected us, he provided for us. He gave us food, clothing, shelter, heath, finances, joy, peace. Let’s give thanks to God.

    INTRODUCTION New Year theme: On higher level. We have come to the final minutes of 2011. How grateful are we to God for this year. God has been good to us. He protected us, he provided for us. He gave us food, clothing, shelter, heath, finances, joy, peace. Let’s give thanks to God for 2011. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Prayer: Dying, Receiving, Listening-Luke 3:21-22 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,564 views

    Prayer should follow Jesus' example. Prayer is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to the guidance of the Holy Spirit) Prayer is listening (listening quietly to the Voice of God

    January 12 321 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form liker is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Palm Sunday: The Call Of A Donkey

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2024
     | 1,094 views

    A Palm Sunday message. What went wrong in 5 short days.

    Palm Sunday John 12:12-19 March 24, 2024 If you’re a sports fan, especially basketball, this weekend is the best weekend of the year. On Thursday and Friday, there were 32 games and yesterday and today there’s another 16. Now, when I look at my favorite sports teams, I tend to be somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Trenches With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,456 views

    Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

    Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2024
     | 2,496 views

    One of God's major objectives for us is to be conformed into the image of His Son and one of the primary ways God wants us to conform to the likeness of Jesus is in our service. Jesus came to serve and to give and so we must also serve and give.

    A. One day a weathy woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean both ways?” 3. The prospective ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Restoring A Passion For The Christ

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,139 views

    To restore a passion for the Christ, we need to remember the great privilege of being called to follow Jesus. This message is to help Christ followers renew a passion for Jesus by calling them back value God's favor over his blessings.

    When I come home from work and see my family for the first time during after a long day of work, my kids come running to give me a big hug and welcome me home. I love those times. Not long ago, I remember coming home from work one day and Josiah came running up to me to give me a big hug as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Eulogy Edward Williams

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his wife, but not very involved in the life of the church, except for his regular attendance.

    Edward Williams 8-16-1922 October 9, 2007 God wanted to do something special for the world on August 6th 1922, and God decided to complete the work in the womb of Viola Clayton Williams. God chose to bring forth little Edward Williams. God probably took a step back and looked at him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed