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  • Howard Harden avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 30,655 views

    Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Something Special Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    Based on the encounter with Simeon, how he waited and how we are to patiently wait for the return of Jesus

    Waiting for Something Special Luke 2:25-32 2nd Sunday in Advent No one likes to wait Was at Sam’s the other day….had to stand in line what seemed forever (probably only 10 minutes) Was going to Vanderbilt for Jacob Maxwell’s surgery and got in morning traffic..took me over an hour to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hospitality 101 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,596 views

    Abraham’s encounter with three strangers can teach us much about hospitality as a church.

    A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. The little girl bowed her head and with sincerity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,179 views

    The encounter of the rich young ruler with Jesus. "What must I do to recieve eternal life?"

    Mark 10:17 V 31. Called to count the cost. "Are we counting the cost? Are you like me when it comes to swimming,I appear to have an aversion to water...Some people just dive right in, without blinking an eye, but I can’t help just dipping in with my toes. I’m not prepared to dive right in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Knew About The Passion

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    I talk about how Jesus endured the emotional, physical and spiritual sufferings he encountered.

    What Jesus Knew About the Passion April 11, 2004 Intro: "You have to be living in a hole like Saddam was to avoid all the attention that’s been given to Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ." Rick Warren. I encourage you to go see it if you haven’t. It has caused quite a stir in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Occupied Territory Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    Principles about demonic activity drawn from Jesus’ encounter with the man possessed with a legion of demons.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with the drama "The Price of Pigs" Today we’re going to look at a story that’s likely to make us uncomfortable. It’s the story described in the drama, the story of a man who was delivered from demonic possession. It’s a story of demons being sent into a heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Recorded Tithe Series

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,849 views

    Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

    STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

    John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Passing On The Baton Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    Expanding our understanding of the Kingdom, Embracing our call to be a Witness, and, Encountering the power of the Spirit.

    Pre-Reading Introduction Before we come to our reading, a brief word of introduction. Three things: 1. It’s always good to bear in mind that the book of Acts is a sequel – it’s part 2. Luke first wrote the Gospel that bears his name. 2. In Acts 1:1, Luke says in his Gospel he wrote about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Observing Nature Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

    20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Mission To Your Family Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 7, 2014
     | 3,984 views

    We are sent to be a gift, a blessing, to every human being we encounter, especially in our family.

    Thursday of the 10th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei One of the beautiful things we lost with the new liturgical calendar is the Octave of Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, the day when evangelization of the nations began in earnest and in the Holy Spirit, so it deserves to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Can We Fail To Share That Love Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2014
     | 3,808 views

    Being a Christian is the result of an encounter with Jesus Christ, giving life a new horizon and decisive direction.

    Thursday of 23rd Week in Course and Commemoration of 9/11 Today we remember the events of September 11, 2001. That day, called nine-eleven, the whole world changed. In the Muslim world, it was an anniversary of the battle that raised the siege of Vienna, a huge defeat for the Muslim Turks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Studies In Ephesians: Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,598 views

    Study in Ephesians about how our life needs to change when we encounter Christ.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Changing clothes Theme: Cleaning out our lives is important Text: Eph 4:17-32 Materials needed: Old T-shirt, work pants, overcoat, running ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Transforms Lives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,008 views

    This sermon explores three transformations that take place in the lives of people who encounter the resurrected Christ.

    Scripture I remember a geography lesson I received while in Primary School in South Africa. We learned that the southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one knew what lay beyond that cape, for no ship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed