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Super Sunday Jesus Will Take You Higher Transfiguration Sunday, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 18, 2023

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Transfiguration Sunday is about the identity of the one we follow. Jesus Christ is revealed in glory on the mount of transfiguration. Let us rise to our feet and declare our allegiance to our Lord on this day.

Matthew 17:1-9 The Message Sunlight Poured from His Face 17 1-3 Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day Of Preparation

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 13, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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A monologue: Bar Timaeus follows Jesus to Jersualem; in the foreground he offers his first lamb, in the backgound Jesus is crucified.

The Day of Preparation (A monologue) I dreaded the announcement of the new moon. Depression gripped me. I could not face the beginning of another year of feasts and fasts excluded from the spiritual life of Israel. But what was a blind man to do? I did what I did every day. My son led me to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7-12, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Ready To Go For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2023

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We must: 1. Watch out for the devil's deception (vs. 11-15). 2. Focus on following the Lord (vs. 16). 3. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 17a).

Let's Get Ready to Go for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 7, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 28 we will continue to explore what happened after Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. And one of the words that stands out the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Follow When It’s Hard To Understand - John 6:60 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2025

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Have you ever faced a moment when following Jesus simply didn’t make sense? When His Word cut across what the world calls “reasonable”? Maybe you’ve read something in Scripture and thought, “Lord, this is hard to understand!”

Go! And Follow When It’s Hard to Understand John 6:60 (NLT): “Many of his disciples said, ‘This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?’” Introduction: When Faith Doesn’t Make Sense Have you ever faced a moment when following Jesus simply didn’t make sense? When His Word cut across ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-68, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 6:63, Romans 8:6, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

based on 92 ratings

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God just might give you a star to capture your attention and to guide you. And if you follow that star, everything just might change. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people.

I love the story of the magi. There was a time when the magi lived far away from Jesus. They were given a special star to capture their attention and to guide them. They followed the star, and it changed everything. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people. I love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

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There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Two Worlds Collide

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002

based on 120 ratings

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A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Going Out Of Your Way For Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 14, 2006

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Discover the reason why missionaries and other Christian workers go out of their way to follow Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Have you ever had a disagreement with someone over a sandwich? I have! My disagreement was with Judy (my wife). I met Judy when I was in seminary. When we first started dating this disagreement occurred. On this particular afternoon Judy had to work and I was off. She worked as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Partiality Is A Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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Favoring one person over another indicates failure to follow Jesus’ example of how to treat people.

Text: “But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9). There is a wonderful old story by John Denver about a man invited to a fancy banquet. He arrived wearing simple clothing and was told to get out and go in the kitchen door for a handout. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Mother's Legacy

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011

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Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2015

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It is not about God grading on a curve, it is about being accepted because we have believed in and follow Jesus.

The Curious Case of the Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 1. Those of us with little hair cannot have bad hair days. But many equivalents. 2. One blogger wrote: “Today, I was at work, nonchalantly spinning my keys around my finger when they flew off and hit a glass cabinet. Broken glass ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You're Hard To Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 17, 2019

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A sermon on how difficult it is to follow Jesus's commandment, "love one another."

You’re Not Easy to Love “I’m going away, but I will leave you with a new commandment; you should love one another as I have loved you.” This Gospel is a rewind, Jesus said these words at the last supper. John set the scene with Jesus eating dinner with his friends. Judas left and went out into ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Is All The Bible Inspired? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015

| 3,660 views

An informational sermon meant to teach the hearer the purpose and inspiration of the Bible for those who follow Jesus Christ.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Is all the Bible inspired? All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16) How to introduce: The Bible remains the biggest “best seller” among books in the world. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Core 52 Week 28 - A Deeper Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 15, 2020

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Semper Fidelis - Always faithful. We can learn a lot about following Jesus faithfully in this motto.

You can listen to the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4537889 • One of the most recognizable Latin phrases in America is Semper Fidelis. • [IMAGE] It means “always faithful” or “always loyal.” Motto of the USMC since 1883. o Inherent in this motto is a commitment to be loyal to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-5, Luke 7:6-9, Mark 1:15, James 2:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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