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  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    Your Beliefs: Burden Or Blessing?

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,873 views

    “Your belief system needs to be a blessing rather than a burden for others in following Jesus.”

    YOUR BELIEFS: BURDEN OR BLESSING? Luke 6:1-11 Proposition: “Your belief system needs to be a blessing rather than a burden for others in following Jesus.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to make sure that their belief system is a blessing, not a burden for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

    [If you would like to receive a sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Die To Live Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,127 views

    Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

    Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The Agony Of Defeat Into The Thrill Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,050 views

    When I follow Jesus He transforms my suffering in the flesh into triumph in the spirit

    ENGAGE/TENSION How many of you know who Vinko Bogataj is? That’s what I figured. That name isn’t real familiar for any of us. But for those of my generation who grew up watching “Wild World of Sports”, you may not know his name but you’re familiar with his infamous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonstrating Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2020
     | 7,846 views

    Serve one another, even your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

    Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Is Enough, Enough?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2018
     | 8,081 views

    when do we stop accumulating 'things' and follow Jesus admonition to the rich ruler?

    Mark 10:17-31 Our Father, we thank you for your Word and for the eternal truths that guide us day by day. We thank you most of all for the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the sureness of his presence. Teach us how to turn unto you so that your thoughts may be our thoughts, and your ways our ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "reaching Across Boundaries"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,390 views

    A sermon about following Jesus by reaching out to people who are outside of our circles.

    “Reaching Across Boundaries” Luke 8:26-39 After studying passages like this one, author Mark Scandrette and his friend Joseph became convicted that God was calling them to reach out, not just to folks who showed up at their church or were already a part of their circles but to outsiders, people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Way Of The Cross Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 870 views

    Denying ourselves and following Jesus wholeheartedly may not be easy, but it is essential for a life that honors God.

    You know how in a game of Mad Libs, you have a million choices and it's all a bit crazy? Well, life can feel like that too. But in the middle of all that, Jesus is like, Hey, forget about yourself for a minute, and follow me. Hey, forget about yourself for a minute, and follow me. Imagine you're at ...read more

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    Saul/Paul - Persecuted Follower Of Jesus Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
     | 5,294 views

    Paul was a successful failure

    (All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 7,702 views

    Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

    The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surrender Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,980 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon is about Peter’s surrender to follow Jesus.

    Sunday Morning September 8, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#1] SLIDE 1 SURRENDER Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: 1. As we begin a new series, “Walking With Jesus”, we are going to follow the life of Peter. You may say, “Why Peter, he was an imperfect man?” and that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Temple

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 6,793 views

    The significance of the blind and lame, and the children coming to Jesus "in the temple" in parallel with Matthew's calling to follow Jesus.

    In the Temple Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Text: Matthew 21:14-16 I imagine most of you know that when a pastor begins to develop a message, most pastors - at least most that I know - they BEGIN with the text. Before they get into all kinds of commentaries and extra-biblical sources, they look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    John Son Of Thunder 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2025
     | 261 views

    The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.

    Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Freaks

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,976 views

    Jesus followers might be seen as freaks today

    Jesus Freaks How did it go yesterday? Let people share about acts of kindness done in Jesus name - lead into today’s text. Overlooked Cripple Background Acts 3 - Read vs. 1-10, 15-16 - why overlooked by Jesus? Now the party’s over - Acts 4:1-3 - 3K then 5K now enough is enough Acts of kindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering For Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2013
     | 4,050 views

    All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake.

    Suffering for Jesus April 28, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Supplemental Passage: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist