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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Longing For Something More Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 30, 2008
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    Faith is a journey of letting go of all to follow Christ.

    Longing for Something More, Luke 14:26-33 Introduction My house seems always to be filled with activity. From an active two year old boy, a smiley baby boy, a goofy Saint Bernard, and all of the normal and abnormal happenings in my home I often take advantage of the quiet hours after everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Much Does It Cost?

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008
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    An examination of the costs of discipleship to Christ in an unbelieving world

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Text: Luke 14:28-33 Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:16-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. How much does it cost? a. How many times have you said that? b. Especially when building a house or some other large project. c. To begin to build and run out of money can be embarrassing. 2. In Haiti it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 11,481 views

    What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

    “The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007
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     | 45,757 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

    Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
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     | 5,100 views

    A great "back to school" message for youth. You ever take a trip without figuring out how much gas it’s going to take you? Of course not. Then why don’t we count the cost for serving God?

    Counting the Cost Luke 14:27-30 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Flowers avatar

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008
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     | 3,189 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
     | 5,682 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
     | 8,086 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

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    Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007
     | 1,784 views

    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
     | 2,729 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
     | 3,441 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

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    Jesus turn to the crowd and laid to them exactly of what is the cost of being a disciple. What does it mean to live for Him.

    What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Luke 14:25-35 August 19, 2007 Sermon Series: Following Christ Scripture Reading: Bro.Emmanuel Nacido Introduction: A. The Ill-fated Sir John Franklin Arctic Expedition 1. Many writers describes the ill-fated Franklin’s expedition which ignores the harsh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    No Christians Allowed Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 16, 2007
     | 3,514 views

    247 millions call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. what is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple? (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Hello COTR- talk about being a Christian. Today’s message called- No Christians Allowed. What do I mean by that? Let me ask a question ... When you hear the word dog- what think about? What about when you hear the word cat? What do you think when you hear the word Christian? Republican, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Stuart Webb avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Stuart Webb on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    ’When the warm fuzzies end’. When we first meet Jesus we experience the warmth and unconditional Love of God.But as we grow in God we are confronted by the challenging call to discipleship. This requires laying down our selfish desires and doing Gods will

    The Cost of following Jesus Luke 14:25-35 (New International Version - UK) Large crowds were travelling 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican