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Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026

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In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-36, Mark 8:35, Proverbs 14:12, Galatians 5:24, Philippians 3:8, John 10:10, Romans 6:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 15:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Mar 4, 2008

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The disciple is to utterly disown himself, to refuse to acknowledge the self of the old man.

Series: Demands of Christ TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME Matthew 16:24-27 (John Hamby, Sermon: The Demands of Discipleship, Mt16:24-27,SermonCentral) We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014

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Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.

Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Danger Of Not Following Christ-Like Leadership"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 3, 2009

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The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to follow Christ-like leadership.

“This sermon was preached extemporaneously” 3 May 2009 Fourth Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers should follow pastoral leadership that is Christ-like. REFERENCES: The door, the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus: Mark 6 (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

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Part 7 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 6.

Following Jesus (7) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 6:30-44 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/12/2017 If you’ve been with us all this year, you know we began a sixteen-week journey that will take us from the banks of the Jordan River to an empty tomb on the outskirts of Jerusalem, and points ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian Church

My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021

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This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 22, 2004

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This sermon allows us to look at the things of the world that is hindering us from following Jesus.

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, the saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Topic- Drop Your Agenda And Follow Christ

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

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WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY AND TIME WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO REALIZE THAT ONLY WHAT WE DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST. WEEK AFTER WEEK MONTH AFTER MONTH YEAR AFTER YEAR DECADE AFTER DECADE TIME IS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAY

Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, [2] And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. [3] And he entered into one of the ships, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Follow Jesus: The Call That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

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The call of Jesus to every person in every generation is profoundly simple and eternally life-changing: “Follow Me.” Two words that rescue sinners. Two words that redirect destinies. Two words that produce disciples. Two words that define Christianity.

“GO! AND FOLLOW JESUS: THE CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING” ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SERIES INTRODUCTION “DISCIPLESHIP (FOLLOWING JESUS)” As we begin this new year together, we step into a journey that is both ancient and urgently needed—the journey of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Luke 9:23, John 1:43, Matthew 11:29, John 8:31, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 28:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 12, 2007

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A true disciple must be willing to sacrifice

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go Matthew 8:18-22 “18 And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19 Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

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This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

Let Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 6, 2009

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We cannot force people to come to Christ; but, we must let them come by providing opportunities for them to witness the power of God in our lives.

Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Let Them Intro: It was 1928. A man was at the side of the road working on his Ford auto that he couldn’t get to run. --- A new Ford pulled up, out stepped a well-dressed gentleman in a derby with a cane. He looked at the engine and suggested, “If you’ll adjust this screw here, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Your Lord Large Enough? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 18, 2008

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Wholeheartedly follow and worship God.

IS YOUR LORD LARGE ENOUGH? Revelation 4.1-11 S: Change C: Worship Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOW AND WORSHIP GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 4 three reasons why we should follow and worship God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Word Is______

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

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What word do you follow today---the news---social media---your friends---or the Word of God?

3/22 – God’s Word is____ I'm pastor Greg I'm also Chaplain Greg at the 110th Wing in Battle Creek Michigan and I'd like to bring a teaching today to you which deals with God's Word. You know we live in a time right now with the pandemic going on that there's a lot of questions ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And God Created Mosquitos

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2020

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A study of the effects of the fall of our first parents and the ramifications for creation. The follower of Christ lives in anticipation of the restoration of all things.

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Creation was “very good.” God Himself declared this to be the case. Yet, if in spite of citronella candles, mosquito coils, or insect repellant liberally applied to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

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