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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Becoming The Messiah's Disciple Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 27, 2010
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     | 5,044 views

    The basics of discipleship are easy to understand, not always easy to do, but thye are the prerequisites to become the kind of Christian God expects you to become.

    Becoming The Messiah's Disciple (John 1:35-51) 1. Sometimes we hear phrases and teachings so often that we could easily parrot them back, but we really understand? 2. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is He?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 1, 2011
     | 2,056 views

    Will following the example of the Magi lead us to worship Christ?

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Where Is He? Intro: We don’t give much attention to stars. They are there all the time so we just ignore or forget about them. Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs which hold that the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divide And Conquer

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,823 views

    Does Jesus really call us to a simple, exciting life?

    “Divide and Conquer” Mt. 10:17-42 Drew Dyck once volunteered at a youth event put on by a national youth ministry. Near the end of an evening full of games, fun, and food the leader began his devotional talk by stating, “Being a Christian isn’t hard. You won’t lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    Three reasons why Jesus decided to be baptised - and sin isn’t one of them!

    Sermon Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "What Are You Looking For?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    A sermon about living life to the full through following Christ.

    John 1:29-42 “What Are You Looking For?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com (Many of the ideas from this sermon came from a sermon by Brett Younger) How would your life be different if you were not a Christian? For some ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019
     | 11,277 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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    Four Deadly Words

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 23, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    The book of Genesis records the four deadly words which plagues us even to this day, the very words which keep those who choose to live in disobedience - blinded to God’s will for them.

    Four Deadly Words Grasping the Foundation of Mankind’s Destruction The book of Genesis records the four deadly words which plagues us even to this day, the very words which keep those who choose to live in disobedience - blinded to God’s will for them. Genesis 3:1 says, “Now the serpent was more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2020
     | 4,443 views

    Our desire should be to be like Christ, to follow in His footsteps, to see the world as He sees the world, to conform to His likeness. We have a word for it, we call it being a disciple. We are called to be His disciples.

    Who are we in Christ? We have been looking at this pretty much since Easter. We considered that “in Christ” we are a new creation. All the old has passed away and before God, all has become new! Being in Christ, we represent Him to the world, we have become His ambassadors. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caught Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,868 views

    The Word of God and God's activities in the world should be out top priority.

    Caught Or Not Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Intro: Where do you think the most expensive piece of real estate on the planet is located? - - - Cemeteries. All kinds of treasures are buried there: dreams never pursued, books never written, songs never sung, inventions never pursued, churches never built, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Want From Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,106 views

    If Jesus were to ask you, why are you following him, how would you respond. This message looks at the two thieves who were crucified with Christ, and what they wanted from him.

    What Do You Want From Jesus? Proverbs 9:10-12 Luke 23:32-43 Have you ever tried to use deception to get what you wanted. You told someone something good about themselves, because you had plans for later. It could have been a statement, “Mommy I Love You, You’re the best Mom in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,943 views

    A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

    I AM the Bread of Life May 3, 2020 John 6:25-41 There was a health-food restaurant with a billboard that read, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign saying - “Eat here and die happy!” Food, glorious food. For some food seems like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022
     | 5,338 views

    Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

    April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022
     | 1,668 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

    June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    The Importance Of Home

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 2, 2022
     | 3,002 views

    Where is our true home?

    The Importance of Home: Luke 9:51-62 51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival. 53 But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sold Out For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 8, 2022
     | 5,518 views

    God calls all of us to follow him wholeheartedly.

    INTRODUCTION • What is it in your life that you have sold yourself out to 100%? • To be sold out means that you are all in, no plan "B,” and you are never looking for another option? • It takes courage and trust to sell oneself out to something or someone. • In all my years of ministry, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ