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How Far Will You Go?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 31, 2009

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Jesus requires your all. Do you give it? A message on commitment.

Luke 9:57-62 How Far Will You Go? Introduction – Burning the Boats On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

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Today I would like us to do two things: (1) to try and understand some of Jesus’ difficult sayings about discipleship; and (2) to share a couple of introductory reflections on discipleship.

By Rev Bill Stewart As Chris mentioned last Sunday, today we are officially beginning a series of sermons on the theme of "discipleship". Although discipleship seems to have already been the theme for at least two weeks now. Two weeks ago we saw how Jesus called people to be disciples and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2010

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Sermon dealing with the "yes, but" response to following Christ.

Luke 9: 51 – 62 / Excuses Intro: A farmer came to his animals one morning and said he wanted to make a breakfast for all his neighbors. From the hen he took the eggs and from the cow he took the milk. When the farmer headed for the pig, the pig started running, burst through the fence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Casual Discipleship.... Not An Option

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 24, 2010

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We are called to be students, apprentices, disciples....it involves worship, obedience, faith, sharing and imitating Jesus. The sermon includes quotes from Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life, Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy & Rev. John Stott The Conte

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2010 Text: Luke 9:57-58 Redeemer “Casual Discipleship…. Not an Option” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus”. Christian discipleship. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 26, 2010

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Following Christ means, among other things, putting God first and prayer

RG/KB 27-06-2010 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

"Tell Somebody"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 2, 2010

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to “tell somebody” that there is a price tag to consider before committing oneself to following Jesus Christ. Because it could mean becoming a geographical nomad.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 27 June 2010 Big Idea: For some believers to follow Jesus means more than just believing in Him. It also means becoming a geographical nomad. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Heart New York Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

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We examine Christ’s command to give up everything... even if that includes our home.

We all know the motto of New York City. It is on every single T-shirt in the city. I HEART NY. And since then, there have been about a million people who have stolen this idea and design. Everything from God to monkeys. If somebody loves it, there is probably a shirt that says I HEART ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Call

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Sep 1, 2010

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Have you heard the 'call' of Christ? Have you responded to that call? Do you make it a priority in your life - every day? This sermon investigates the Scriptures and asks us to apply them to our daily lives.

The Call A little geography before we begin. The Sea of Galilee is an oval-shaped body of water about eight miles wide and 15 miles long. It sits about 700 feet below sea level. It sits between Syria and Israel. Luke mentioned in his writings that some 240 boats were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 4, 2010

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In the Journey to Jerusalem, we can see: 1)The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:54-56), and finally: 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62)

The Journey of the Sri Lankan’s aboard the MV Sun Sea, now that they are being processed in Canada, continues to be an eventful one. Whether it is because they are of a particular ethnic group, a possible terrorists threat or seen a free-loaders, they have faced much public rejection and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Other

I Will Follow But....

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010

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Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Salvation Army

Excuses Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2010

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We all have excuses for not responding to Jesus' call to follow him. Life is hectic, complicated and filled with items that claim our attention. We have one reason, though, to respond to Jesus' challenge--his love and grace.

Luke 9:51-62 “Excuses” INTRODUCTION One of the most memorable illustrations that I’ve ever seen involved a glass container similar to what I have here and rocks of various sizes. Using the rocks the demonstrator underscored and important lesson in life. Just when we thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2010

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What is our relationship with Jesus Christ? Are we committed followers or simply those who admire who He is. Jesus is looking for all or nothing. (adapted from a sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus)

No strings attached Introduction (adapted from sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus) How many are familiar with the acronym DTR? For- young man- in relationship- letters can be scary. They want to postpone- DTR talk as long as possible. DTR- Define the relationship It is the talk where you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Charismatic

Joining The Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

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Jesus’ call is to complete discipleship. Total love. Abandoning ourselves to Him. No half heartedness, no “yes, but first…”, no giving Jesus just a piece of us. He wants it all, because it is all broken and it all needs to be healed, and then He gives

Joining the Journey To Jerusalem: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:51-63 May 24, 2009 Intro: Journey… Bob Dylan asks “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man”? Tom Cochrane says, “Life is a Highway”. Robert Frost said that “two roads diverged in a wood…” We seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-63

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - Doing The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 17, 2009

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We focus too much on the love of Jesus for us at the expense of focussing on Jesus’ love for the Father. True disciples devote themselves to doing the will of the Father as Jesus did.

8.2.09 DISCIPLESHIP – DOING THE FATHER’S WILL - Luke 9 INTRO How many of you here are observing Lent in one way or another. Some people observe Lent merely out of ritual or as a tradition. I was astonished and somewhat bemused when Liz told me of someone she knows who is giving up swearing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Honor God Seeks

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 6, 2009

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A look at Luke 9:57-62 at the characteristics God desires of his followers.

THE HONOR GOD SEEKS Luke 9:57-62 Dillon Burroughs TTU Honor Society 4.02.09 The Honor God Seeks Includes… 1. Desire: “I will follow You wherever You go” (v. 57) 2. Sacrifice: “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

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