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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    How To Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,482 views

    Based on Luke 9:23-27 - Challenges hearers to consider how Jesus related to His disciples & implement those concepts into their lives.

    “HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES” Luke 9:23-26 FBCF – 1/30/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Mama’s handwritten recipes - Necessary ingredients - Necessary process - Necessary time All to get to end product - food that her family enjoys. Jesus told us in Great Commission that we are to “make disciples.” Over course ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021
     | 3,909 views

    A challenge to not choose just what's easy in life but to pursue what God wants no matter what

    How’s your bucket list? Remember, we’re dealing with some of the items the Bible teaches are important for us to tend to before we kick the bucket! That means investing in what matters, and figuring out what’s true. Today we add a new item. Remember also that we’re working on projects that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter Message: Going All In

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 4, 2021
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    Today's Easter Message is how Jesus went all the way in His death and burial, but also came all the way out in His resurrection. And to follow His example we need go all the way in in our relationship with Him, we'll come out saved, sanctified, and glorified in heaven.

    An Easter Message “Going All In” Billy Graham once told Time magazine, “If I were an enemy of Christianity, I would aim right at the Resurrection, because that is the heart of Christianity.” (Billy Graham) (Crosswalk “A World Without Easter”) You see, Christianity is all about Jesus going all in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Ashamed Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 9, 2021
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    When we refuse to speak up for Jesus we prove to the world how much He really means to us. Today's sermon teaches us how to know people show their embarrassment of Jesus and the Signs of Being Ashamed of Him.

    "Ashamed of Jesus" Scripture Reference: Matthew 10, Mark 8, Luke 9 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on May 9, 2021 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Opening— Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers this morning. I must confess to you that I had a simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 30, 2024
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    This sermon explores one of the most important truths in Christian life - salvation is freely given to us through Jesus Christ but following Him comes at a great cost.

    Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-24 (NIV) "Then He said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.'" My brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dunn avatar

    We Have Met The Enemy

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025
     | 172 views

    True victory is not outliving opponents but surrendering self to Christ, who wins the unseen battle and grants lasting peace.

    Introduction – The Old Man with No Enemies A reporter once sat down with a man celebrating his hundredth birthday. He asked, “Sir, when you look back on a full century of life, what are you most proud of?” The old man smiled and said, “Well, I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Life Is A Beach

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 287 views

    Jesus calls every disciple to daily self-denial and Spirit-empowered cross-bearing that ends not in loss but in resurrection life.

    (Losing to Gain) Part 1 – The Comfortable Illusion It sounds so inviting: Life is a beach. The phrase promises calm tides, soft sand, a life where the hardest choice is whether to nap or swim. We crave that ease. Sometimes we even remake God in that image—faith as a sunny getaway where problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 108 views

    Jesus wasn’t offering comfort or bling, but blood — a cross that kills self and births love, the heartbeat of true discipleship.

    Prologue — The Little Athens of Palestine They had followed Him north — away from the dust and clamor of Galilee, away from the familiar crowds pressing for healing — into a region strange and foreign. The road climbed toward the foothills of Mount Hermon, where the air cooled and new sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025
     | 111 views

    As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

    The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idop 2025: Faithful To The End

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 28, 2025
     | 197 views

    Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?

    Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Live The Crucified Life: Christ In Me, The Hope Of Glory - Galatians 2:20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 232 views

    Many people in this world exist—but they don’t truly live. They breathe, they eat, they work, they even succeed—but inside, they’re spiritually empty.

    Go! And Live the Crucified Life: Christ In Me, The Hope of Glory - Galatians 2:20 Introduction – Living Dead but Fully Alive Have you ever heard of someone being “alive but not living”? Many people in this world exist—but they don’t truly live. They breathe, they eat, they work, they even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Be Transformed, Trust, And Surrender: A Call To Live Fully For Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2025
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     | 1,065 views

    Christians around the world use Lent as a time to remember the journey of Jesus toward the cross, and as an opportunity to examine their own walk with Jesus. Consider three crucial aspects of our faith journey — transformation, trust, and surrender.

    Go! and Be Transformed, Trust, and Surrender: A Call to Live Fully for Christ LENT is meant to be a period of reflection, repentance and preparation. Christians around the world use Lent as a time to remember the journey of Jesus toward the cross, and as an opportunity to examine their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 11, 2025
     | 390 views

    What does Jesus mean to you? This is a question that so many church folks cannot answer. When evangelizing you really need to be able to answer the question.

    Who is Jesus to you? Luke 9:18 – 27 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 18 And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 719 views

    Deciding to follow Jesus is a life-transforming choice. It is a journey that requires sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance.

    I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:24 Supporting Texts: Luke 9:23, John 12:26 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a call to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. It’s a personal decision that involves a deep commitment to leave behind the old life and embrace ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon 6 - The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2025
     | 521 views

    As we strive to be salt and light to the world, the sacrifices we make for others can make a difference in drawing them toward faith and commitment to Jesus.

    Introduction: A. A funny thing happened to me a number of years ago and I have shared the story with you before, but I think it is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. Years ago, while I was driving and using my earpiece, I called my brother, but he didn’t answer, so I left him a message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ