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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Not So Fast Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,247 views

    In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

    Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020
     | 3,512 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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    "simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025
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     | 480 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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    What Does It Take To Be Amazed By The Master?

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 7, 2024
     | 619 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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    The Unseen Devotion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 924 views

    Jesus Anointed by a notorious Woman before HIS burial

    Today, I want to share with you a powerful incident recorded in the Bible about Jesus being anointed by a notorious woman just before His crucifixion. This event is mentioned in two different scriptures, one in a brief manner and the other in more detail. Both accounts hold significant meaning, and ...read more

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    Epiphany Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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     | 1,121 views

    This sermon explores the revelation of Jesus' majesty in Matthew 2:1-12, and the faithful response of the Magi, inspiring us to deeper worship and devotion.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day filled with the promise of His love, the assurance of His grace, and the manifestation of His glory. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not just in any place, but in the house of God, a ...read more

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    How To Follow Jesus Without Embarrassing God

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    lesson outline based on Tony Campolo’s book of the same title.

    HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS WITHOUT EMBARRASSING GOD A. We ____________________________. (fumble) Discuss the following passages where people don’t see eye to eye in church. Examine the need to acknowledge that we all fumble around and the fact we know in part and do not see things perfectly. Do we then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 20,976 views

    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

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do You Really Want To Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2007
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     | 2,528 views

    We need to distinguish between needs and wants. Poverty can help us decide what we truly need; then we become eager to make happen what we truly want. Our relationship to God determines our priorities. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Some things I need, it is true. But many of the things I think I need I do not truly need. I only want them, but persuade myself I need them. They are not needs; they are wants. And, deeper than that, many of the things I think I want I do not truly want. I just hope they will make me feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Almost Persuaded To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2015
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     | 8,620 views

    In Matthew 19:21, Jesus makes both diagnosis and prescription. Since the signs of wealth were all over this young man, Jesus suspected that his soul might be in the bank with his stocks and bonds. So Jesus said, ". . . .

    Tuesday, December 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe I am ALMOST PERSUADED to FOLLOW JESUS Scripture: Matt. 19:16-22 “Almost Persuaded” is a beautiful hymn which is usually sung at revivals. Listen to the words of the 1st stanza. “Almost persuaded” now to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014
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     | 14,025 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019
     | 7,220 views

    1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

    Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Since You're Following Jesus . . . Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,900 views

    If you're going to keep the faith, it's necessary to keep the love of Christ as well, especially for one another, and some folks who are likely to be neglected or forgotten. The lifestyle choice is between worldly lust and Christ-lke love.

    Jeanie and I watched several segments of the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America” this past week. We had watched parts of it before and had always wanted to watch it again as a gave a great history about how America has become the land of opportunity it has come to be. However, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    A perspective on Mark 5: 21-43. If we are serious about restoring our own life and the life of this congregation then we need to hear the reports about Jesus healing others.

    Mark 5: 21-43 The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus There are three miracles in today’s Gospel text. Can you name them? 1. The woman with the issue of blood healed. 2. Jairus’ daughter raised. 3. And perhaps, “The crowd that did not follow Jesus.” Can you imagine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,468 views

    James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

    Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist