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  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    Jesus' Call To Follow Him

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,781 views

    We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

    JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Him 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010
     | 2,630 views

    Paul is praying that the Ephesian Christians will have spiritual eyes to see not only the hope that God has called them to but also the glorious inheritance that belongs to all who are in Christ

    Dakota Community Church November 21, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 3 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Reach Out And Touch Him"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 341 ratings
     | 88,908 views

    Jesus is waiting for us to just reach out and touch Him, like the woman with the issue of blood. Everybody has "issues" ... Jesus can meet them.

    “Reach Out And Touch Him” INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 5:21-24 The story begins with a request by Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, for Jesus to heal his daughter. Then, on the way to his house, they are interrupted by a sick woman … 5:25-34. Then, after dealing with this sick woman, word came that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    "They Took Offense At Him”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
     | 203 views

    Today I want to talk about what happened after Jesus had performed three great miracles in the NT.

    “They Took Offense at Him” “Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Yet Will I Praise Him

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 25, 2025
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    Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and destiny.

    Text: Habakkuk 3:17–18 PTMC I need you to shout one little word with me? Somebody shout yet. Come on say it like you mean it, and shout YET!!!! Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Love On The Roof

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    A payalyzed man discovered real love in his four friends who let him down through a roof to be healed by Jesus.

    Finding Love on the Roof Mark 2:1-12 February 19, 2006 CareerBuilder.com recently listed some excuses used by employees when they called into work for a sick day. Some of the more interesting ones were: • I was sprayed by a skunk • I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious • My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020
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     | 14,564 views

    “How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

    IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cast Your Burdens On Him

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 6, 2024
     | 1,395 views

    Message about not only giving your burdens to the Lord but "casting" it on Him.

    Title: Cast all your Burdens On Him Theme: The importance of casting our burdens on the Lord not just giving them to Him. Text: Psalms 55:1 – 23 Note: Some of the notes are from J Sudlows' Awake My Heart Devotonal also from researching on Sermon Central. Psalms 55:1-7 To the Chief Musician. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wise Enough To Seek Him Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,532 views

    Matthew now introduces us to a fascinating part of the story of the birth of Jesus by introducing a group of mysterious travelers who have come seeking Jesus. There are three things in this story that proved that they really were “Wise men."

    “Wise Enough to Seek Him” Matthew 2: 1-12 For many of us the joy and anticipation of the season has been reduced to figuring out what we can afford to give our loved ones. It is from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Meal Of Love Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,443 views

    Christ institutes a new, different sort of Passover Meal for his disciples and all would be followers of him: A meal of love and forgiveness.

    Sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C Based on Lk. 22:7-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Christ’s Meal of Love” Luke’s account of the Last Supper emphasizes that this meal is a new and different sort of Passover Meal for all would-be followers of Christ. Over time, most churches have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Know Him? Do You Know Him Personally?

    Contributed by Dwain Wellington Rattray on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    Commentary on Matthew 16: 15 - 16 - 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

    The book of Matthew recounts a simple exchange in chapter 16 verses 15 through 18 with profound implications. “He (Jesus) saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” No matter our individual situations ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting To Know Him 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 28, 2010
     | 3,499 views

    Did God at some point in Church history cease from moving supernaturally in the earth or is the power of God still at work? Is God still speaking, still moving, still at work in miraculous ways?

    Dakota Community Church November 28, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 4 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    This Is My Son, Obey Him

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    “A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son. Hear Him’” Luke 9:34-35.

    Theme: This is My Son, obey Him Text: Gen. 15:5-12; Rom. 3:21-31; Lk. 9:28-36 Every successful student needs to listen carefully to what is being taught and also needs to read about what has been written on the subject. This makes what we hear and read an important aspect of our lives. These days, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hurricanes - Praise Him In The Storm

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,390 views

    STORMS of Life - Where is your faith? Praise Him! The disciples called out to the LORD in the middle of the storm. Jesus answered and stopped the storm. Then asked. Where is your Faith?

    9.07.2008.Sermon.Hurricanes By William Akehurst, HSWC PRAISE HIM IN THE STORM Yesterday we were in the middle of the storm. Hurricane Hanna came up the coast and devastated portions of our coastline. We dodged most of the bullet, but ... On Friday morning, we were put in a state of alert. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Perfect Love

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,952 views

    Perfect love casts out fear. Peter’s love for the Lord helped him to overcome his fear of the wind and waves.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible