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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Rabbit

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 168 ratings
     | 45,231 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Lectionary 23 September 9 Luke 14:25-33 "The Rabbit" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007
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    The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

    Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Half Time Discipleship?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,805 views

    Explains how Discipleship is not a hobby or 1/2 time committment.

    Reverend John Thomas the president of the United Church of Christ told of his 2002 experience in China in a sermon he gave in September 2004. “I met many pastors and church leaders who had suffered terribly during the years of the Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao and his fanatical following ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

    Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Surely Jesus Didn't Mean That!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 5, 2008
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     | 4,026 views

    Hate your parents, spouse, kids??? What is going on here in Luke 14? Before we decided to change the Word of God, consider the unthinkable with me for a bit. It might just open our eyes to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is.

    (If you rate this sermon please offer helpful comments, God bless, Greg) When was the last time you said something that you really didn’t mean? What if I got up here and said, “If anyone comes to this church and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Place Of Service

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    I dreamed that our church had become a restaurant. A family that used to go to our church walked in and I served them. As Christians we are to serve others.

    A Place of Service Luke 14:25-30 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 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. 27 And whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Smith avatar

    Hate Your Mother And Father! (Luke 14:25-33)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Jesus, the one who taught us love and forgiveness, tells us that we need to hate our parents! ...

    Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Imprisoned Evangelism

    Contributed by Frank Taylor on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,872 views

    Evangelism outreach

    Improisoned Evangelism Luke 14:23 We by nature are known as an evangelistic church, yet I am afraid our evangelism is too many times restricted to the 4 walls of the church. We need to get away from this to go beyond the church, to go out where the people are. I. We need to go out from the walls ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lining A Diliberate Life

    Contributed by Joseph Nordyke on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,344 views

    We must live for God deliberatly, not blown to and fro.

    Living a deliberate life LUKE 14:28-35 Carefully weighed considered; studied; intentional. A person tells a deliberate lie. *When living for Christ we MUST live deliberate lives * We cannot afford to live haphazardly, or spur of the moment 1) A deliberate life is one that is carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    Being His Disciple

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    As I worked on this lesson I thought about one thing. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. This lesson shares the D’s of Discipleship.

    Faithful, or a Fair weather Fan! Tim McGraw – Martina McBride concert – rain; it wasn’t that I was a huge fan of either, I wanted a good seat for the show. Being dedicated – no matter what’s going on – what’s being done – you’re there. Genuine interest. In Luke 14 Jesus finds himself again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Part 1 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 6, 2008 I have been telling you for a few weeks that I was going to be talking to you about some new things we’re going to be doing at Wildwind this year. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

    We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    While all believers are called to discipleship, Jesus shows that many are not willing to pay the price.

    ILLUSTRATION: Discipleship Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Passing the time, each was talking about his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    En La Mesa Con Jesús

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,506 views

    Las cosas que se aprenden al sentarse a la mesa con jesús

    En la mesa con Jesús Lucas 14:1-24 Intro. ¿Te gusta ir a fiestas? ¿A qué vas a una comida especial o una celebración? Bueno, vas a comer, platicar y pasarla bien. ¿Qué pensarías si te dijera que puedes ir a una recepción, a una comida a aprender? Pues hoy les quiero invitar a una comida muy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Henderson avatar

    The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,960 views

    In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist