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  • Dennis King avatar

    Are Believers, Christians, Disciples, Saints, And Apostles The Same

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 5, 2019
     | 4,876 views

    A brief review of these terms and their differences.

    The terms Believer, Christian, Disciple, Apostle and even Saint are related, and often interchangeable, but they certainly are not always synonymous. Too often people suppose those titles have the exact same meanings. That is not accurate. Believers. The first use of the word “believed” is found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "becoming Who We Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2020
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     | 4,189 views

    A sermon for Epiphany.

    “Becoming Who We Are” Matthew 2:1-12 What a journey it must have been for those who first followed that star. For they had, no doubt, risked their fortunes and their reputations to travel so far --- only to have their purposes nearly foiled and their lives threatened by a paranoid ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 10,906 views

    Women as well as men were credible witnesses to the gospel and were commissioned to preach it to all with whom they came into contact.

    Women who followed Jesus Mary Magdalene. The Roman occupation of Israel (63 BCE.) was part of a long line of invasions beginning with the Babylonians (539 BC), then the Persians and the Greeks and later on others. The Jewish identity rested on stories of the Patriarchs--Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Take To Be Amazed By The Master?

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 7, 2024
     | 658 views

    Even the four friends were Amazed. What will it take to amaze you?

    What does it take to be Amazed by the master? Mark 2:1-12 insomuch that they were all amazed, that amazes me. The guys carrying the stretcher were amazed too. 1. Desire to wish or long for; to crave, to want. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Connected To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2025
     | 786 views

    A look at our calling in Christ. Called to follow Jesus.

    Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 For the past weeks we’ve been looking at God’s call in our lives. It starts off with a call to WHO we are, not an immediate doer. We’ve looked at the fact that we have been called by God. In fact, as Paul told Timothy, our calling is a HOLY CALLING. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025
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     | 594 views

    The journey pf Simon Peter ultimately reveals a powerful truth-- our failures don’t have to define us, defeat us or destroy us!

    “SIMON SAYS…” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. (Hint: It’s about a lot more than playing games!) Sermon One: The Power to Influence Do you remember playing the game "Simon Says?" (Don’t worry I’m not going to make you stand on one foot, pat your head and rub ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025
     | 539 views

    A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

    He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,200 views

    A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

    “Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cross Ought To Make Us Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 16, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    If you have preconditions that make you more suspect to get a severe case of Covid 19, then you feel uncomfortable in places where there are a lot of people.

    Introduction Last week, we began a new series called “Things that make us uncomfortable.” And we said there are certain situations we come upon or certain times that occur in our life that make us uncomfortable, and rightly so. If you have preconditions that make you more suspect to get a severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020
     | 3,623 views

    This sermon searches out the meaning of Christian Baptism

    Baptism Matthew 3: 13 - 17 Intro: A small country church was having a service of baptism in January following a week-long revival. Since the church believed in emersion baptism and they didn’t have the facilities in the church to do so, they decided to have the baptism service in the river. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,243 views

    When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

    Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "discipleship--Our Greatest Joy"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 22, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    A sermon about calling, following, living and learning to love like Jesus.

    “Discipleship—Our Greatest Joy” Matthew 4:12-22 Recently, I read something about the elephant seal of Argentina. Soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore in order to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother seal will often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Believe & Know! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 25, 2021
     | 2,299 views

    Based on John 6:60-69 - Encourages hearers to believe in & know Jesus & live their lives as true followers of Him.

    “BELIEVE & KNOW” John 6:60-69 FBCF – 10/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Found out a couple of wks ago that we have nearly 1300 members at FBCF. Avg about 400 folks here each Sunday & way less than that on Wednesday, our other corporate worship time as a church. Why is this so? Most Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Sarah

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

    Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Steps

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,957 views

    December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold.

    December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold. It was a statement read to the Colonial army at Valley Forge before they crossed the Delaware and attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed