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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Following Christ Till The End

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    This sermon is about how a beleiver can follow Christ till the very end without getting discouraged or diverted somewhere along the way.

    FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END:JOHN 6:66-68 OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PEACE 3.POWER 4.PRAYER 5.POSITIVE FAITH 6.PASSION 7.PERSON THE MESSAGE FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END 1.PROMISE Proverbs 23:18 To follow Christ till the end we must beleive His promises. Sometimes people give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    I Will Follow You...but!!

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,030 views

    A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

    4th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 9: 51-62 "I will follow you, but......"   Do you know of a little word in our language which if placed after a statement, becomes the biggest negative word in our language? The word is but, as in, I will follow you, Lord, but it negates all that come before. Or, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 142 ratings
     | 26,776 views

    How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 92 ratings
     | 19,774 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Sparks avatar

    How's Your Follow-Through?

    Contributed by Scott Sparks on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    Without follow-through many atheletes would not hit the mark. The same is applicable in every area of our life. How’s your follow-through?

    How’s Your Follow-Through? Luke 9:62 (NKJV) – 57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever you go.” 58) And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Miraculous Reasons To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,035 views

    Motivation from Christ’s miracles.

    Miraculous Reasons to Follow Jesus Acts 10:34-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 7, 2002 *Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell told about one of the most frightening times in his life. He was returning from a combat mission and couldn’t find his aircraft carrier. It was night and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grady Henley avatar

    Followers Make Good Fishermen Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,808 views

    Followers make good Fishermen

    Lesson 05 of the Follow Me Series Followers Make Good Fishermen Compiled by Grady Henley Text: Mat 4:19-25 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Demeanor And Disposition Of A Follower Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    THIS SHORT PASSAGE IS REALLY ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY THAT WILL END WITH THE DEATH OF STEPHEN. STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DEACONS CHOSEN FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. FROM THAT MOMENT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH HIS LIFE IS SHORT. THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME BETWE

    THE DEMEANOR AND DISPOSITION OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Acts 6:8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)--Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam Baker avatar

    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 3,205 views

    Now I know that many people have a problem with the idea that baptism is for the remission of sins . . . To them, baptism has nothing to do with GOD’S plan of salvation. To them, to suggest baptism is necessary . . . is to deny we are justified by

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 4: ‘Is Baptism a Necessary Part of the Gospel?’ When you are out there busting your rear to make ends meet, we all have a tendency to put things on a ‘back burner’, and make plans to get them at a later date. The problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    The Folly Of Not Following The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    There are 5 keys the demonstrate how the kings were really wise men. Life if full of obsticles, challanges, and setbacks. It is imperative to seek Godly wisdom to direct the course of your life. The wise men were wise because they were able to discern t

    THE FOLLY OF NOT FOLLOWING THE WISE MEN! You have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Following The Will Of God All The Time

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    Is it easy for you to follow the will of God? Make sure it is His will and not yours.

    Following the Will of God Central Text------1 Kings 17:1-16 Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 1Th 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forward Thinking For The Follower Of Christ

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “FAITH SEES THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVES THE INCREDIBLE, AND RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE”. HERE IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY, WE SEE ABRAHAM LIVING AND ACTING OUT THE REALITY OF THIS STATEMENT. EVERYTHING ABRAHAM DOES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEATH OF

    FORWARD THINKING FOR THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Genesis 23:1-20 INTRODUCTION: SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “FAITH SEES THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVES THE INCREDIBLE, AND RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE”. HERE IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY, WE SEE ABRAHAM LIVING AND ACTING OUT THE REALITY OF THIS STATEMENT. EVERYTHING ABRAHAM DOES IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Joshua: Follow The Leader (Continued) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 7, 2010
     | 4,675 views

    Sermon 5 in the series. As the children of Israel prepare to enter the land, Joshua pulls aside his leaders and addresses them. He is honest about the challenges ahead. But he reminds them of their responsibility, and if they will be faithful, their rewar

    Follow the Leader! CBC Joshua Series #5 Joshua 1:10-18 REVIEW: Introduction: Before moving into the text, where Joshua and Caleb and the Israelites will enter the land, let us not forget that Moses and all Israelites who had been over 20 years old at the Exodus will not enter the land. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Following Christ To The Cross And Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    Where then can we turn when our possessions do not satisfy, our politicians fail us, our presents get old, and passions whither into pain? Where can we turn? We can turn only to the God of our salvation.

    Intro They are nearly gone. The leaves, that is. Rich in the green of spring, they are even more stunning in autumn: gold, auburn, red as if on fire. Then follows the falling leaves and the blowing wind. Finally, only the muted-brown pallor of death remains. This death is followed by cold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “foxholes And Followers” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,059 views

    Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

    “Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist