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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Demands Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,325 views

    Jesus now turns to a crowd of mixed spiritual commitment and speaks of “The Demands of Discipleship,” words that seem deliberately aimed at thinning their ranks.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 40 “The Demands of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Dr. John R. Hamby When the dinner was over Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem. In verse twenty-five we see that when Jesus left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
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    What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

    PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ok. We've Started Our Trip.

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    Setting a vision, setting goals, dreaming dreams can be difficult for a church. This sermon was preached for a congregation planning how to develop their vision.

    OK. WE’VE STARTED OUR TRIP. NOW, WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WE GOING? (The discovery of our Church’s Vision) Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January , 2004 Dr. David L. Haun It has been almost ten months since we started our worship services here at Hope Christian. It has been a good ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • 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

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    The Requirements Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,059 views

    Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to prayer, worship, loving, giving, and evangelizing group of men and women who refused to keep the truth of the gospel to

    The Requirements of Discipleship Luke 14:25:35 While every disciple is a believer, every believer is not necessarily a disciple. Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus Can Be Brutal

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
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    In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!¡¨ (Luke 13:33)

    Background: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men Of Commitment (Father's Day)

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jun 22, 2003
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    On a day that should be marked with celebration and honor for the head of families, father’s day in our community has become one of the most confusing days of the year, questions of who is my father to where is my daddy, to step father vs. biological...

    Men of Commitment Father’s Day Minster Cedric A. Portis cedque8@cs.com 6/15/03 Luke 14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
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    A look at the cost of following Jesus.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of $$$" -car/truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John White avatar

    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005
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     | 8,689 views

    Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

    COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A True Disciple

    Contributed by Scott Sparks on Mar 2, 2005
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    Jesus gave us the example of true discipleship - to forsake all, to follow, & to Love one another. Our world tends to work to dilute the real message. However, if we can take hold of the basic truths, we can remain faithful to Jesus’ instructions.

    Marks of A True Disciple Luke 14:26, 33 (KJV) “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple…So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 6 - Discipleship God's Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Part 6 of our Finding Purpose Series will look at what God expects from us as ddisciples and how Jesus put those following Him in their place.

    FINDING PURPOSE SERIES Part 6 – Discipleship God’s Way Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD First Baptist Church East Tawas Michigan Watch this sermon online @ www.tawasbaptist.org Introduction - “Good morning and welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City. Today we will be looking at part 6 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Dykes avatar

    Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 634 ratings
     | 189,775 views

    Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

    Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Mynor Vargas avatar

    Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

    “Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Mynor Vargas avatar

    Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,305 views

    Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

    “Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Mynor Vargas avatar

    Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

    “Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal