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  • Tad Mills avatar

    The Church And The Bar

    Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

    THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

    Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Overcoming Road Blocks

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,245 views

    What road blocks hinder my progress? If we can’t identify the road block or problem, we can never correct it. Search us O, Lord!

    OVER COMING ROADBLOCKS Learn to identify what THE PERSONAL OBSTACLE is!!! And overcome it. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS A ROADBLOCK? A road block is an obstruction in a path or course which prevents pasage. Something that stands in the way of achievement. A block can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    In order to live a committed Christian life, we must first count the cost. Ask yourself "What is the cost of NOT following Jesus?"

    Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Sept 8, 2002 The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in 1996: 1. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill. 2. Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Sell Out Or Sold Out

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,463 views

    This sermon deals with our commitment level to follow Jesus Christ. How much are we willing to give up for Him?

    Sell Out, Or Sold Out 7/28/2002 Genesis 26:1-11 Luke 14:25-33 Matthew 13:44-47 If somebody asked you, on a scale of one to 10, with one being very low and 10 being the highest rating you could have, “how sold out to Jesus are you”, what number would you give yourself? Now if the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Finding The Will Of God: The Weigh Station Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    In Finding and walking in the will of God have you found there is a cost? It may cost you your job, popularity, cause you personal grief.

    Finding God’s will; The Weigh Station signpost (Decision Time) Illustration of the trips from Columbia and always concerned about the weigh station. Would I be able to go on or would I pull to the side. The weigh station sign reminds me to “Count the cost” In Finding and walking in the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Share Responsibility Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    A member of the church will share the responsibilities of the church

    Sermon for 8/20/2000 Share Responsibility of the Church of Christ, Vinton Introduction: A. If a church succeeds, who is responsible? Talk about God. B. If a church fails and closes its doors, who is responsible? The people. C. Isn’t that interesting! How do people fit into the successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Great Commitment

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    A Great Commitment to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment will build a great church

    Sermon for 8/29/99 The Great Mount McKinely Introduction: A. Mount McKinley Recliner. Under the right armrest. Lift up the heavy pad and there it is, a sleek, black console equipped with telephone, answering maching, push-button controls for the recliner’s massaging vibrators and a place to plug ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

    Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confronting Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    This sermon challenges the attitude of today’s Christian in how they have let down on the disciplines of Christianity.

    Scripture: Luke 14:16 - Title: “Confronting Casual Christianity” Introduction: Jesus used the story of an imagery feast to represent the kingdom of God which was common among the Jews in Jesus’ day. His fellow guests, being influential Jews, would easily catch His meaning. Jesus was, in effect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Could I Possibly Give To God?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 253 ratings
     | 11,952 views

    We are indeed the sheep of his pasture. We are living on his earth and breathing his air. But, there are some things we can give God that might not be his yet. Here are five of those things you could give God today.

    What Could I Possibly Give God? 6-02-01 Do you know anyone that is hard to buy a gift for? (Use a personal example of someone close to you who is hard to buy a gift for). When it comes to this persons birthday or Christmas it is hard to buy for them because they have everything. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    You're Invited To Dinner!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    This parable sets forth the great truth that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly "a whosoever" gospel.

    YOU’RE INVITED TO DINNER! “Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.” Luke 14:1 (NKJV) “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, Blessed is he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Disciple. Me?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,240 views

    Who is a disciple and what does it cost?

    Luke 14:33 So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me. Salvation is free but it’s not cheap, did you catch that? Salvation is free but it’s not cheap. Christ said, and I quote So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me.What a statement, any one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mighty Power For A Mighty Work

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    God gives his power if we enlist in His work

    Mighty Power for a Mighty Work Rethinking – paradigm shift – never thought about it this way before 90-year-old golf pro Harvey Penick, success has come late. His first book, Little Red Book, sold more than a million copies. "In the 1920s Penick bought a red spiral notebook and began jotting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count Up The Cost

    Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,401 views

    This sermon is to encourage those that will follow Christ, to understand there is a cost for discipleship.

    In Matthew 11: 28, Jesus said, “Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. This is a general invitation to all of humanity to come to Christ so that we may be relieved from our burdened. Christ is willing to carry our burdens if we come to Him. If we follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic