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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Get God Out Of The Trunk And Into The Driver's Seat

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    Jesus saves people to change them, to make them different than they were before.

    How to Get God Out of the Trunk & Into the Driver’s Seat Luke 9:22-24 July 16, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A "The closest contemporary word to "discipleship" is probably "apprentice". A disciple is more than a student who learns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Fishing

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on May 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
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    In order to fish for men, believers must learn the importance of following Christ

    The Secret to Fishing Luke 9:23-26 Billy Bob and Jethro decided to go fishing on a cool spring day. They arrived at the lake early in the morning and dropped in their lines in the water. After fishing for a few hours, Billy Bob caught dozens of fish while Jethro hadn’t even got a bite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoicing In Crucifixion

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Mar 31, 2005
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    You have to come to the point where you realize that your desires and your flesh are not good. They are bad by their very nature.Your flesh wants to commit the sin because it feels good, it makes you happy right now, but if we are “crucified with Christ,

    Rejoicing in Crucifixion *John 12:24-25 24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” *Today is Easter, the day that is celebrated by egg painting, egg hunting, and bunnies. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Will Be Done

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
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    We pray that God’s will would be done, but we live our lives praying that OUR will would be done.

    Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies. There are always lots of speeches. Some have been good and others are sometimes a bit boring. But I went to a graduation ceremony earlier this year, shortly before moving to Georgia, and I found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Developing A Passion For Becoming Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 31, 2005
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     | 5,106 views

    Third message in a series about the five purposes of the church. This message is a call for believers to become disciples.

    Developing a Passion for Becoming Like Christ Various Scriptures January 30, 2005 Introduction We’ve been talking these last few weeks about developing a passion for the things of God. Two weeks ago we talked about developing a passion for honoring God. Last week we talked about developing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Deny Yourself Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    Denying Self - Following Jesus

    Discipleship – Deny Yourself! When you hear the word discipleship, what comes to mind? (Old guys in robes from a long time ago) *Relate the word “discipleship” to discipline – a quality taught in military boot camps. Eleven General Orders 1. To take charge of this post and all government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Help Is No Help At All

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    To be ashamed of Jesus in this life is to forfeit knowing HIM in the Life to COME!

    SELF-HELP IS NO HELP AT ALL II TIMOTHY 1:3-18(preaching text Luke 9:23-27) FEBRURAY 11, 2001 INTRODUCTION: I was almost your person today, LORD. Then I thought what it would have been like if Jesus had done the same thing. What if God had almost revealed himself in Jesus Christ? What if Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Not Where I Should Be?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    I am not where I should be, but I have set my aim for more!

    I am not where I should be? By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 3: 13 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I DO, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward unto those things which are before. Philippians 3 :13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,600 views

    1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

    TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Travelers--Three Roads

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,193 views

    Three different kinds of people searching for Jesus Christ and three different types of evangelists who help them find Jesus.

    THREE TRAVELERS-THREE ROADS Searching for Jesus By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today I am going to talk about the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-9), the Gaza Road (Acts 8:26-39), and the Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13-35)--three different kinds of people searching for Jesus Christ and three different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Your Daily Routine

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 21, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    In our text, Christ reveals that to His disciples, there is a different routine to their lives.

    "And he said unto them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." For many, routine is life itself. If the routine is upset in any way, life becomes difficult to handle. For many, their daily routines consist of rising in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Here's The Deal (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Discipleship". This sermon looks at the Person of Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning September 30, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Discipleship #2 HERE’S THE DEAL (PART 1) Luke 9:18-25 Introduction: 1. “Here’s the deal” is a statement I have heard many times. This statement is simply saying, “Here is the requirement for this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Clarke avatar

    When Talk Just Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Tony Clarke on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    Sermon Preached in April 2000 as part of our discipleship focus month.

    Text: Luke 9:23-24 Theme: When Talk Just Is Not Enough Luke 9:23-24 Then he said to all, "Anyone who wants to follow me must put aside his own desires and conveniences and carry his cross with him every day and keep close to me! 24Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it, but whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 55,548 views

    A call to come out from our comfort zones.

    “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Luke 9:18-26, 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you know it. It goes like this: “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Islam/Christ: Understanding Our Faith During Conflict With Iraq

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    In these turbulant times with IRAQ and other nations, it is important for Christians to understand ISLAM, its history and the Muslim faith. This sermon addresses the differences between Islam’s Muhammad and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Minister the

    I would like for you to follow me into the Book of Luke Chapter 9 verses 18 - 23. "Jesus said that if any Man will come after me, let him deny himself. And take up the cross daily" So here we are with Jesus teaching for the disciples of his day and the disciples of this day. And Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church