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  • Tim White avatar

    Jairus' Daughter Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 18,062 views

    Jairus demonstrates how to follow Jesus correctly.

    Mar 5:21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Mar 5:22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet Mar 5:23 and implored him earnestly, saying, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Tent: Content Or Discontent? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 93 to 95. Nothing new here (except # 9) but a source of illustrations

    6 Steps for Simplicity Sermon for 3/13/2005 Introduction: Hakunamatata in Lion King. WBTU: A. Read Scripture for the morning: Philippians 4:11-13 B. Now, when I say that we should be content, I do not mean that we should be content with many of the things in this world. We should not be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014
     | 3,428 views

    All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #4 - We Get To Handle God's Money (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 3,723 views

    Sixth message in the series, this one dealing with the issue of tithing.

    Blessings of Following Christ #4 – We Get to Handle God’s Money (Part 2) Various Scriptures November 18, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I know it’s coming up on Thanksgiving, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Disciple Peter - Lord, Not My Feet, But My Feet Will Follow - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 2,193 views

    What did the washing of the feet imply and why did Peter object? His desire was to be fully given to his Lord. Jesus promised a threefold denial that must have rocked Peter.

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - LORD, NOT MY FEET, BUT MY FEET WILL FOLLOW - PART 2 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL We are doing a 4 part series on the Apostle Peter and today come to the second Part. This wonderful, devoted man has so much to teach us. John 13 v 5 Then He poured water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,798 views

    The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

    Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exciting Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,160 views

    It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

    OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Committed Are You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 7, 2012
     | 7,294 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 23 – 27

    Luke 9: 23 – 27 How Committed Are You? 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Let’s Here It For All Us Losers Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,295 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 8: 34 – 38

    Mark 8: 34 – 38 Let’s Here It For All Us Losers “34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    You Are Possible For God

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 7, 2021
     | 2,750 views

    The rich young man is told to give all of his riches to the poor and follow Christ. What does this mean?

    10.10.21 Mark 10:17–27 17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, one man ran up to him and knelt in front of him. He asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God. 19 You know the commandments. ‘You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What's Wrong With Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    The problems and issues that people had with Jesus in the first century are the same problems and issues we have today. Jesus is simply out of step with the times.

    What’s Wrong With Jesus January 27, 2018 Luke 14:25-35 John 6:60-66 If you were to ask some people what’s wrong with Jesus, you might get responses such as 1) He’s too narrow-minded, 2) He can’t be the Son of God), 3) He expects too much of people, 4) He offends people, and 5) He’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #5 - We Get Access To God And His Blessings Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    Seventh and final message in this series, discussing the idea that because of Christ, we are giving all we need for enjoyment of God and life.

    Blessings of Following Christ #5 – We Get Access to God and His Blessings Various Scriptures November 25, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction How many here would turn down a call from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,287 views

    Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    What Must I Do? You Must Deny Yourself And Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2013
     | 20,464 views

    The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy but what God says you "must" do God knows you can do.

    WHAT MUST I DO? DENY YOURSELF, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS** LUKE 9:18-26 Big Idea: The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy. Intro: Imagine that you made a visit to your doctor and he told you that you had a disease. He tells you that you can survive the disease if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Does It Mean To F.o.l.l.o.w. Christ?

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,796 views

    What does it mean to F.O.L.L.O.W. Christ?

    Matthew 4:18-22 Topic: What does it means to F.O.L.L.O.W. Christ? In these passage of scriptures, we read about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ issuing the call to Peter, to his brother Andrew, and to John and his to brother James to become his disciples and to follow Him. It says in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist