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  • William Baeta avatar

    Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,960 views

    “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” Mat. 16:24-25.

    Theme: Take up your cross daily and follow Christ Text: Jer. 20:7-9; Rom. 12:1-2; Mat. 16:21-27 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of Christians? Peter confessed Jesus to be the Son of God but did not behave as if he believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,843 views

    The central core of the purpose of the church is outlined in these verses. Here we discover that the three components of the Great Commission are; Evangelize, Incorporate and Disciple.

    27 August 2005 Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men Matthew 4:19 Just before He returned to heaven, Jesus gave us what we call the Great Commission which states: "Go therefore and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel-Centered Living Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2015
     | 12,156 views

    It's costly to follow Christ, but the price is worth paying.

    Gospel-Centered Living Mark 1:12-20 Rev. Brian Bill September 26-27, 2015 Song: “Holy Spirit” Holy Spirit, you are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere Your glory God is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your Presence Lord I sensed the power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus Because Of His Sinless And Perfect Life Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    2nd sermon dealing with the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way?"

    -Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,224 views

    Obedience is an important factor that should be taken serious when walking with God. Partial obedience is as good as disobedience . When God gives an instruction, He wants us to follow it as it is given even when you think it doesn't make sense to you.

    AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: DON’T LOOK BACK TEXT: GEN 19:12-17, 23-26. The determination to turn from the character that annoys God is a big sign of spiritual growth. This highlights that you care about how God feels about you. Obedience is an important factor that should be taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

    How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Light Of His Return

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,969 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    One night many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, Beth had a meeting at church. As our daughters and I watched her get ready, we noticed she was leaving with two delicious desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some beforehand, we pleaded with her to bring some home after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swimming In The Baptistery

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 3,374 views

    It’s an adventure. It’s a good-thing! It’s a joy-to-follow Jesus because so-long-as you’re following Him, …that-just-means that you’re close to His heart and He’s close to yours! And isn’t that exactly-where we wanna be!?!

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Swimmin’ in the Baptistery Scripture Text: Mark 10.35-45 INTRODUCTION We need the “meat” of the gospel. We need the stuff that’ll sustain and prepare-us for the long-journey of following Jesus. And that’s-why He teaches James-and-John ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Time Has Come..." Series

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017
     | 7,242 views

    "Jesus is YHWH himself, bringing people back from spiritual exile, the returning King himself, bringing the long-awaited circumcision of the heart by the Holy Spirit."

    Last week we stood on the edge of the Promised Land, and we were given the choice, by YHWH, between life and death. However, the simple option of choosing life, of choosing YHWH, or loving Him fully and others equally, we discovered, is only possible through radical heart surgery – circumcised ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,974 views

    When Christ calls us to the impossible, we are challenged to face our fears.

    Don’t Be Afraid / Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: During the summer months when I was in college, I worked in the office of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Because I was an intern, I had to work what they called the “swing shift.” That meant you work 2 week rotations of 7 to 3, 3 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Picture Of God

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,892 views

    A close look at God

    The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God. In verses 2 and 3, we see that God is a God of vengeance. There are times that we may ask ourselves if the wicked are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Up!

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 25, 2016
     | 6,186 views

    A sermon that encourages folk to move up into the purposes of God. The second point uses material I got from the internet.

    Going Up - Experiencing something different Ezra 10 4, Rise up take courage and do it. Mark 1 - 17 Don’t you want to experience something different in 2016? Do you want to go up not down? Well I want to assure you life will be different but I want to tell you you have to choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Day I Got The Call

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,649 views

    Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?

    The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

    Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,807 views

    1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist