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  • C Jordan avatar

    The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Great Feast

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 10, 2015
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    In Jesus’ parable of the great feast, we discover God has given us a wonderful invitation. However, many people will make excuses and miss out on God’s Kingdom!

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #8: THE GREAT FEAST INTRO TO TOPIC: Today we wrap up our summer long series looking at the parables of Jesus. • QUESTION: What have YOU learned or been challenged by this summer? THE BIG IDEA: In Jesus’ parable of the great feast, we discover God ...read more

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    It Costs To Be A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 6, 2015
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    The analysis of following Jesus in Luke 14:25-35 shows us what is involved in following Jesus.

    Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem from Galilee, Jesus often engaged in controversy with the Jewish leadership, most often the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:37-54; 13:31-14:24). But now in Luke 14:25, Jesus returns to address the crowds. In doing so, he clarified what is involved in following him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Love You Lord, But...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 26, 2014
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    Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship or to live separated holy lives.

    I love You Lord, but... Luke 14:15-33 Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship, to commit to having a consistent walk and witness as a child of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Couting The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2014
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    There is a great cost involved in following Jesus; however it is worth it to follow Him!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Following Jesus. What does it take? Is it easy, is it hard? Does Jesus ask anything of those who choose to follow Him or is He just happy to have some fans? • These questions are part of the reasons we are spending time in our series, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Other People's Money - Pt. 4 - Dollars And Sense Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014
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    Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

    Other People's Money Pt. 4 - Dollars & $ense I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Some of you will learn this in a month or so . . . being a teenage boy and having a girlfriend at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living An Impactful Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 4, 2016
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    We are called to be disciples of Christ and disciple-makers for Christ. Jesus challenges us to consider the cost commitment of discipleship, and not be distracted by the comfort and convenience this world offers.

    Being the first Sunday of the year, I want to take some time to revisit our ES mission – to grow as disciples of Christ and be disciple-makers for Christ. Why are we doing what we are doing? Why is this important? Can we do something else, or can we not do this at all? • We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    Disciipleship Iii Series

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jan 9, 2016
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    The things that the Lord requires of His servants: to become disciples

    Discipleship III Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Introduction:: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2:8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Number One

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 16, 2015
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    Jesus does not promise us material wealth if we follow him, but he promises us a wealth beyond anything we can dream of in terms of material goods. His wealth is the wealth of the Holy Spirit and the wealth of heaven. God and Christ are willing to share.

    You might be familiar with the term day-trader. A day-trader is a high-risk investor who jumps in and out of the stock marker often many times a day to take advantage of small price changes. Day traders usually do not have any interest in the companies whose stock they are buying. These people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing Deeper Through Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2015
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    I relied heavily on SermonCentral contributor Larry Sarver's sermon "Defining Discipleship" for this lesson. I addressed the topic of Growing Deeper through Discipleship in two sermons.

    A. The story is told of a pig and a chicken who were walking down the road one day. 1. As they passed a church, they notice that a potluck charity breakfast was under way. 2. Caught up in the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution. 3. “Great Idea!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship - It's Not What You May Think Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 19, 2016
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    In this passage Jesus shares with us the true meaning of what it takes to be His Disciple. It's not an A, B, C formula.

    Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Title: Discipleship - It's Not What You May Think Proposition: In this passage Jesus shares with us the true meaning of what it takes to be His Disciple. It's not an A, B, C formula. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Talking Tough

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016
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    Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

    Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Short Personal Example Of The True Gospel Message

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2016
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    The true Gospel message is everywhere in the bible, yet most church goes cannot see it. They cannot see the wood for the trees. This short sermon hopefully summarises this message in a way that relates to people.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th September 2016. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow & Dumfries) Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Prayer: Loving God, Father Son and Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Does It Mean To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 30, 2013
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    A look at what it means to "count the cost" and why that's so essential. This message calls down the cheap gospel presentations that we so often make that have no mention in them of what it actually means to follow Jesus.

    CHEAP FAITH: Too often we offer salvation that’s straight from the discount bin. - Luke 14:28-32. - Our approach to evangelism is too often to present salvation as a low-cost, no-commitment offer. All you need to do is say you believe in Jesus! That’s it! There’s no mention of the need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The High Cost Of Discipleship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013
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     | 6,195 views

    In this message we look at the real cost of discipleship. We have watered it down for today's culture. Jesus never did that.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Last week we left the disciples standing on the shore. They had just brought in such a large catch of fish that the nets were nearly breaking and when they placed all the fish in the boats they began to sink. Jesus said to them, come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Jesus First

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,376 views

    Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

    PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational