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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Great Commitment

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,537 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

  • Tyranne Mcmillan avatar

    How Then Shall We Live

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002
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    A commited christian who lives a commited christian life will find favor with God who will then be fully commited to your life.

    Living holy is not easy. How do we live Godly? According to Mathew 5:20, to live Godly is to exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees. When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are His servants and representatives in this world. Not only are we obligated, but we are commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defining Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 707 ratings
     | 221,205 views

    An expository teaching message on Luke 14:25-35.

    Luke Series #69 June 23, 2002 Title: Defining Discipleship Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Crow avatar

    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

  • Mark Haines avatar

    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

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Marriage The Right Person Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,493 views

    Part 3 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" The key to a great marriage is marrying the right person!

    Quest for the Sacred Rings Lord of the Rings (part 3 of 5) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 29,205 views

    Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives.

    Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives. Humor: A rather pompous-looking deacon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship Ii: Four Basic Habits Of A Disciple” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    Four habits that must be developed to grow spiritually.

    1. The habit of time with God’s Word (John 8:31-32). This will provide you with perspective. In a spiritual sense, it means seeing life from God’s point of view. In the Bible, the words understanding, wisdom, and discernment all have to do with perspective. The opposite of perspective is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Sell Out Or Sold Out

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,461 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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    Modern Day Disciples Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    What does it mean to be a true Disciple of Jesus Christ? Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?

    Modern Day Disciples - Part 2 Pastor Glenn Newton July 11, 2004 (New Chair Sunday) I want you to know what a privilidge it is to have you all here this morning, our church family has been praying and preparing for this day for several months now. We are excited about our New Chairs, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Modern Day Disciples Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,382 views

    I start with the Question, "Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?" This sermon talks about the cost involved in Discipleship, it’s not easy being a Modern Day Disciple.. it will cost you everything.

    Modern Day Disciples Pastor Glenn Newton July 4, 2004 Text: Luke 14:25-33 LK 14:25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Look Before You Leap

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 105 ratings
     | 13,226 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday afer Pentecost Proper 18 Discipleship

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Luke 14:25-33 "Look before You Leap!" "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 his own life, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Disciple Or Just Part Of The Crowd?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    This is a sermon on discipleship. The thesis is that discipleship demands total surrender that includes: 1.) loving Jesus above all else and 2.) carrying your cross.

    Disciple or Just Part of the Crowd?—LUKE 14:25-33 Jesus appealed to large crowds of people. Today’s text in Luke 15 declares: “Large crowds were traveling with Jesus.” Jesus appealed to the common masses of people. Time and again the Gospels make such announcements as: “A few days later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    What Can You Afford?

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    When it comes to discipleship Jesus reminds us that it is very costly.

    Luke 14:25-33 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "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. 27 And anyone who does not carry his cross and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran