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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Call To Follow

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
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    The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus

    What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you heard a long time ago and that’s now faded away as the years have gone by, or is it something that you hear afresh every day? Well, today we’re going to look at this passage from Luke’s gospel where the call to follow Jesus rings ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    The Price Of Following Him

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
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    There is a price to pay for following Jesus.

    The Price of Following Him In this world that we live there are a great number of people that desire to follow Christ, isn't that true? How many here have the desire to follow Christ? Without a doubt, all of us here want or desire deeply in our hearts to follow the our King and Savior. Then, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Gates avatar

    Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000
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    The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

    Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Idol Of Self Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
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    God alone deserves the place of priority in our lives. And that means we can’t even put ourselves before Him. He has the place of priority. He comes first. This message talks about what it means to put God before ourselves.

    Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been going through our Canadian Idols series of messages. The first week we talked about what an idol is: it’s anything or anyone that takes the place of God in our lives. It’s whatever we place in that place of priority in our lives which pushes God aside. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Willing To Pay The Cost? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
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    If we want to be Christ’s disciple, we must be willing to count the cost.

    Are You Willing to Pay the Cost? Text: Lk. 9:57-62 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 9:57-62 2. Illustration: In his book "The Cost of Discipleship," Dietrich Bonehoffer wrote "When Christ calls a man he bids him come and die." Bonehoffer was a Christian leader and pastor in Nazi Germany during WWII. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does Our Walk Say About Us

    Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

    “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Hart avatar

    Hand To The Plow

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006
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    An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

    In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
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     | 4,957 views

    Did you know that God that is moving and doing things right now to prepare His Kingdom for you and I?

    Text: Luke 9:57 thru 62 Prayer: This morning we have Good News. God is still on the Throne. Jesus is seated at His right hand, ever interceding on our behalf. Jesus will soon return to earth to declare His righteousness and take us to our new home in heaven. What a wonderful place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life Is A Journey

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
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    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 1st, 2001,Luke 9: 51-62 Title: “Life is a Journey”

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 1st, 2001, Luke 9: 51-62 Title: “Life is a Journey” Heavenly Father, thank you for this life, which is a journey from birth to death of learning to find and trust in you. Amen. First of all, today’s Gospel is about a trip - a journey - which Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Will Follow You...but!!

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
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    A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

    4th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 9: 51-62 "I will follow you, but......"   Do you know of a little word in our language which if placed after a statement, becomes the biggest negative word in our language? The word is but, as in, I will follow you, Lord, but it negates all that come before. Or, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Way, Yeah But, And Whatever You Say

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 339 ratings
     | 20,766 views

    A Call to Discipleship!!! What God will work with and what He will not.

    Luke 9:51-62 Eads and Haswell United Methodist Churches July 1, 2001 “no way, yeah but, and whatever you say” I sat down to write this sermon and found myself almost finished with it, When it dawned on, man, even I am bored. Those poor people who have to sit and listen to me preach. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    The Journey To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 6, 2001
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     | 4,379 views

    Sermon preached on the first day of ordained ministry, likeneing the journey to Jerusalem to our spiritual journey.

    Sermon: Ordinary 13, Year C Text: Luke 9:51-62 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, 1st July 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. When Fr. Lewis [training incumbant] asks you gently to do something, you know that it would be best to do it. When he suggests ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Robert Rust avatar

    Planning The Trip

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    The cost of discipleship.

    Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to Virginia to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Fit For Service

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 18,143 views

    In order to be truly used by God, three things need to part of your life.

    Luke 9:57-62 "Fit For Service" By Rev. Mark Hiehle On Memorial Day weekend, we take time to remember the men and women who have served our country and who made many sacrifices ,so that you and I could enjoy the freedoms we have today. In preparation for this morning, The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Halfhearted Revival

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,946 views

    If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

    I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational