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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Half-Way Discipl

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
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     | 15,464 views

    Jesus specifically targets, in this passage, the excuses we might use to give half-effort when being His disciple.

    “Half-Way Discipl…” LUKE 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are somethings in life that we should never do half-way. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. Giving half-effort while swimming means that you drown and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019
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    No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

    Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 27, 2019
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    This sermon looks at the rejection of the Samaritans, and examines the excuses of the three would be disciples. This sermon has some illustrations to draw the hearer back in, and helps to apply the text to the life of the hearer in their baptismal identity.

    Sometimes you just need to learn the value of a dollar. I remember when my nephew Kaden was learning this at the Wisconsin Dells. We were downtown, where all the shops were, and he was given a dollar earlier in the day. Thinking that was enough money to buy something in a tourist trap, he began ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Cheap Talk And Lame Excuses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2019
     | 3,427 views

    Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62.

    Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62. Denying Jesus in Others Luke 9:46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus knew their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Yes! . . . Well, Maybe

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019
     | 3,351 views

    Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but too often we have excuses to do it right then

    Luke 9:51-62 As most of you know, this is my final Sunday at Saint John’s. According to the canons of the Diocese, I must leave when the new rector comes. After much prayer and tears, with the help of Father Stephen, I decided the most graceful way to leave would be at the end of the current ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    I Choose To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019
     | 3,261 views

    Children's sermon about making excuses not to follow Jesus when he calls

    Luke 9:51-62 We heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem with a group of his disciples. He was determined to go to Jerusalem, and wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Do you know why he was headed to Jerusalem? (pause) You are right. Jesus was headed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2019
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    Jesus was focused on his mission. He urges us to be focused on God's kingdom in our lives, too.

    June 30, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Eyes on the Prize Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A farmer was teaching his young son how to plow. As his son sat in the tractor seat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Jesus Grumpy?

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 3, 2019
     | 3,069 views

    Those who wanted to follow Christ were told to follow him and not even burry their dead. This sermon explores how Jesus called to deeper discipleship.

    Grumpy Jesus: Feelings and Focus Have you ever been grumpy? I don't mean mere frustration; I mean, have you ever been in a place where no one could do anything right? Maybe you haven’t, but I bet you can notice it in other people. That sounds a lot like Jesus in Today's Gospel reading. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Is Your Excuse?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 9, 2019
     | 10,635 views

    Three men and three different excuses as to why they couldn't follow Jesus. We can learn from their mistakes to live out our calling with passion and to keep from letting the world distract us from this important mission.

    MANY OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “ALICE IN WONDERLAND.” IN THE MOVIE, ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES THAT THE CHESHIRE CAT IS UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE LOOKS AT CHESHIRE THE CAT AND ASKED HIM, “WHICH ROAD DO I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Carácter: Entregado

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 28, 2019
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    Para los discipulos, lo más importante en vida es Jesús

    Cuando el verano llegaba, mi familia pasaba una larga temporada en la Playa. Íbamos a Chuburná Puerto y una de las actividades anuales era ir a pescar. Mi papá hacía arreglos con los pescadores y nos llevaban a pescar por unas cuantas horas y como a las 11 de la mañana ya ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Costs, Commitments And Crosses

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,046 views

    This sermon deals with what it means to follow Jesus. It involves a cost (Total Trust), a commitment (Total Loyalty) and A Cross Life (AN ALL IN LIFESTYLE). When we live such a way it opens up the door for the Abundant Life - Blessings, Favor and Miracles

    Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 Title: Costs, Commitment and Crosses What does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon looks at the cost (total trust), the commitment (total loyalty) and “the cross” (an ALL IN LIFESTYLE) of following Jesus. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    A Costly Calling

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2019
     | 13,571 views

    When Jesus calls us to follow Him, that call is costly, but rewarding!

    A Costly Calling? Luke 9:23-26, 57-62, 14:25-32 January 20, 2019 If you were to ask my sister’s - - they would have quickly told you I was cheap. I did my best not to spend money as I was growing up. Not that I had much, but I will admit I got away with not contributing much to group presents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Seize The Moment Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 19, 2017
     | 20,327 views

    If we fail to seize our God-given moment, we can lose opportunities to be successful, opportunities to witness, and opportunities for salvation.

    Seize the Moment YOLO Part 3 Luke 9:59-62 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? The Bible is very clear on this. We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Beauty Marks Luke 9

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 7, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,567 views

    Modern advertisers proclaims cosmetics, surgical treatments, diets, exercises, pharmaceuticals and equipment will make one beautiful. The apostles and prophets in their writings and Jesus' brief sayings shows the way to the ultimate beauty mark.

    The Transfiguration of Christ 2018 Beauty Marks Luke 9 Transfiguration Day Prayer O GOD, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only-begotten Son wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistering; Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,021 views

    We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

    Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed