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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Battle Orders Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    We have to follow God’s battle orders.

    Battle Orders Text: Joshua 1:10-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg," side A; scene 24. 2. God can promise to give us the land, but until we pick up our armor and go into battle, it’s just a promise. 3. We have to execute God’s battle plan. a. God’s Orders ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    The LORD Jesus points there is a tremendous cost to following Him

    “The Cost of Discipleship” Luke 9:57-62 Discipleship Is Costly Because… A. One has to COUNT the COST before following the LORD Jesus Christ. (vv. 57-58) Matthew 8:19-20; John 13:37; Philippians 2:21; Luke 14:26-33; John 6:60-66; Psalm 84:3; Proverbs 24:27; Matthew 10:22; 20:22-23; Acts 21:13; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

    Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

    Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Thoughts About Jesus

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

    The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,421 views

    While salvation is a free gift, there is a cost in following Jesus.

    For over a year now we've been studying the Scriptures and looking at the 'basics' of Christianity. We went through 1 John asking the question 'Is It Real' and measuring ourselves up against the tests found throughout that book designed for the purpose of judging whether or not our faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Everyone Loves A Parade"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2018
     | 5,475 views

    A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus to the Cross.

    “Everyone Loves a Parade” Mark 11:1-10 Everybody remembers that day! It was a joyful and glorious day. It was a time of excitement, optimism, and renewed national pride for the Israelites. What started with a handful of disciples offering their praise to God turned into a citywide ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Week After Easter"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,803 views

    Three Things the Early Church Did following the Resurrection

    “The Week After Easter” April 27, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ.

    Filled with the Spirit June 1, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-17 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offerings And Worship Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,164 views

    what made the israelites of old follow God in worship?

    We continue to learn about God and people from the Book of Exodus. We are now in Exodus 30 where the Israelites are in the desert on their way to the Promised Land of Canaan but they were waiting for their Leader Moses who was up on the mountain getting instructions from God. Before we read and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finsh Well In His Will

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,625 views

    Understanding the importance of following the will of God from beginning to end.

    Finishing Well in Following His Will Will = the act or process of using or asserting one's choice; volition. wish or desire; determination God has a WILL for our lives. Gal. 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Prays For His Disciples

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,452 views

    How dedicated are we in following the example of Jesus Christ?

    John 17:6-19 Jesus Prays for His Disciples Verse 6 begins the second part of Jesus’ prayer after His final sermon to the 11. Jesus first prayed for Himself, that He would bear up under what was to come. But this is parayer meant to be heard by the disciples as well. The disciple when facing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Are Not Our Own

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,210 views

    Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

    We Are Not Our Own October 21, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:19-23 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After Jesus' Birth

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
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     | 4,006 views

    The two years following the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ

    After Jesus’ Birth Pastor Eric J. Hanson December 30, 2012 I. Eight days later: In the Temple a. Luke 2: 21-35 Simeon b. Luke 2: 36-40 Anna (“all them that looked for redemption…”) II. The visit of the Magi (Wise Men from the region of Modern Iraq) a. Matthew 2:1-2 (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014
     | 3,597 views

    To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you planning to vote for your public servant or political leader? Consider this sermon first. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 56:4 (Amplified Bible) 56:4 For thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Second Coming Of The King Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,171 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Second Coming of the King

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Second Coming of the King Luke 17:20-37 December 6, 2009 We are in the middle of three weeks on the kingdom. Last week I spoke on the nature of the kingdom; this week I want to share about the second coming of the kingdom or the consummation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational