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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Don't Miss The Banquet

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
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    Calling upon those who hear these words to drop the excuses for missing the feast of God.

    Don’t Miss the Banquet Luke 14:12-27 12 Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    How Heavy Is That Cross? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    We should count the costs of following Jesus. We must live a fully commited life, or our life is wasted.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine with me just one moment. Ask yourself this question: “How would my life be different if I fully dedicated it to the Lord?” If you fully dedicated your life to the Lord, would you do the same things tomorrow? How would you spend your time? What sort of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
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    The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

    Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    How Much Is Enough?

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    There is no greater cause than spreading the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ--it deserves our full commitment.

    A CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE: Speed, convenience, and ease are all important words. Consumers look for these things. Producers of goods and materials pay attention to these things—and with good reason! The buyers they are hoping to attract are sometimes willing to settle for less in terms of quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

    Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Being A Follower Of Christ Is More Than A Career.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 11,441 views

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.”

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.” As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Radical Surgery Needed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
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    The cost of discipleship

    Gunthorpe 09-09-01 RADICAL SURGERY Story: C.T. Studd (Charles Thomas Studd) (1860-1931). C. T. Studd was the son of a wealthy Englishman, Edward Studd. He was an excellent cricket player and at the age of nineteen was captain of the team at Eton. He attended Cambridge University from 1880 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    The End Of Christianity

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    A response to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor’s statement that Christianity had been “all but eliminated” as a source of moral guidance in people’s lives, and that people were ‘indifferent’ to Christian values. Mission: the essential role of the Church

    Sermon: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9th September 2001 Text: Luke 14:25-33 “Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple” In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. BBC News, last Thursday. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Paying The Price

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
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    Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

    IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Defining Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 707 ratings
     | 221,177 views

    An expository teaching message on Luke 14:25-35.

    Luke Series #69 June 23, 2002 Title: Defining Discipleship Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Survivor: A Matter Of Finishing Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.

    So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Foundation Of Following

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

    The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Way Of The Student Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,262 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 2

    THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    An Invitation To Worship Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Part 1 in series about living lives of worship. Focus of this opening message is a powerful reminder that God has invited us to live and participate in Him - it is up to us to how we may respond and what that may mean.

    INVITATION TO A LIFE OF WORSHIP Part 1 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 13, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All In Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 1, 2008
     | 2,447 views

    This messages talks about how to go "All In" spiritually ...and if its worth the risk...

    In 2003 a guy by the name of Chris Moneymaker changed the face of poker when he turned $39 into 2.5 million by winning the World Series of Poker. Can you imagine that - he was playing a satellite tournament for $39, then he played another tournament to win a seat in the WSOP main event. Then he won ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist