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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    What's Important

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 1, 2012
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    Two core values that the church believes in. Bible Knowledge and Obiedience

    What’s Important Luke 9:57-62. James 1:22-24 Intro. This morning we are back into our core values that we identified in our vision casting sessions. Out of these sessions we defined our mission as a church which was “ to encourage and develop those we meet into committed followers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dads Keep Going

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 13, 2012
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    Dads, we need to keep being Dads even when we don’t feel like it.

    In the June 1oth issue of The Christian Standard, Wayne Smith wrote an article entitled, “Playing Hurt”. It really was a great article that mirrored Professional Football players with the Christian about how we get hurt through the game of life but how we must keep going. Today, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 19, 2011
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    This message was inspired (outline borrowed) from another pastor. The call of Christ is more pressing and demanding than the average believer considers it to be.

    Following Christ Luke 9:57-62 * In his book "None of These Diseases”, S. I. McMillen, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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    Following Jesus is not easy

    18. Who is Jesus? December 19th, 2010 The Cost of Discipleship Jesus has been traveling around Galilee preaching, healing, casting out demons, and performing many miracles. He has dedicated Himself to doing the work of God and He has often done so without sleep or a proper meal. For three years ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Requirements For True Disciples

    Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011
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    We don't like discipline, we want to be free, to do whatever we want, to live our lives just as we want. But Christian discipleship requires discipline. I know you are disciples of the lord, but let me challenge you today to check out your discipleship, b

    REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE DISCIPLES Luke 9:57-61 Introduction, attention, Interest, Personal- Nearly thirty years ago, I was a middle school teacher in Kenya .One day I took 20 students, and I told them: “I will do my best to teach you and train you. If you obey me, you will be the best students ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2010
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    Sermon dealing with the "yes, but" response to following Christ.

    Luke 9: 51 – 62 / Excuses Intro: A farmer came to his animals one morning and said he wanted to make a breakfast for all his neighbors. From the hen he took the eggs and from the cow he took the milk. When the farmer headed for the pig, the pig started running, burst through the fence ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Casual Discipleship.... Not An Option

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 24, 2010
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    We are called to be students, apprentices, disciples....it involves worship, obedience, faith, sharing and imitating Jesus. The sermon includes quotes from Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life, Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy & Rev. John Stott The Conte

    In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2010 Text: Luke 9:57-58 Redeemer “Casual Discipleship…. Not an Option” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus”. Christian discipleship. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 26, 2010
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    Following Christ means, among other things, putting God first and prayer

    RG/KB 27-06-2010 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Tell Somebody"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 2, 2010
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to “tell somebody” that there is a price tag to consider before committing oneself to following Jesus Christ. Because it could mean becoming a geographical nomad.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 27 June 2010 Big Idea: For some believers to follow Jesus means more than just believing in Him. It also means becoming a geographical nomad. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finish The Race/ The Saints Are Cheering Us On

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2010
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    My greatest cheerleader of all over the years, my mother who while dying from Leukemia would call and ask how she could pray for me. Updated February 2020. Who I held in my arms and while I sang Jesus name above all names she took her final breath. She to is cheering me on.

    I enjoy listening to stories about people who will not give up; ...... stories of those who stay the course ... even though ... the "going ...gets tough". They are a source of great inspiration ... to all. Remember the man who came to Jesus and said, ..."I will follow you wherever ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Call

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Sep 1, 2010
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    Have you heard the 'call' of Christ? Have you responded to that call? Do you make it a priority in your life - every day? This sermon investigates the Scriptures and asks us to apply them to our daily lives.

    The Call A little geography before we begin. The Sea of Galilee is an oval-shaped body of water about eight miles wide and 15 miles long. It sits about 700 feet below sea level. It sits between Syria and Israel. Luke mentioned in his writings that some 240 boats were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Journey To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 4, 2010
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    In the Journey to Jerusalem, we can see: 1)The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:54-56), and finally: 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62)

    The Journey of the Sri Lankan’s aboard the MV Sun Sea, now that they are being processed in Canada, continues to be an eventful one. Whether it is because they are of a particular ethnic group, a possible terrorists threat or seen a free-loaders, they have faced much public rejection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    I Will Follow But....

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010
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    Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

    Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Excuses Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2010
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    We all have excuses for not responding to Jesus' call to follow him. Life is hectic, complicated and filled with items that claim our attention. We have one reason, though, to respond to Jesus' challenge--his love and grace.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Excuses” INTRODUCTION One of the most memorable illustrations that I’ve ever seen involved a glass container similar to what I have here and rocks of various sizes. Using the rocks the demonstrator underscored and important lesson in life. Just when we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Strings Attached

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2010
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    What is our relationship with Jesus Christ? Are we committed followers or simply those who admire who He is. Jesus is looking for all or nothing. (adapted from a sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus)

    No strings attached Introduction (adapted from sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus) How many are familiar with the acronym DTR? For- young man- in relationship- letters can be scary. They want to postpone- DTR talk as long as possible. DTR- Define the relationship It is the talk where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic