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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Counted Worthy

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    The apostles suffer for the name of Jesus.

    Counted Worthy Acts 5:29-42 Jeff Hughes – April 13, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Persecution is often God’s tool of choice for refining us and bringing us closer to Him. In Isaiah chapter 1 verse 25, God tells us this - 25 I will turn My hand against you, And thoroughly purge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 31, 2022
     | 2,043 views

    One that calls himself a follower of Jesus is not necessarily a follower of Jesus.

    Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Jesus never promised that following Him is easy. Again and again, he told all who would listen that discipleship might cost them everything, even their lives. This morning’s passage from Luke 14:25-33 is one of these passages. What does it really mean to be a follower ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022
     | 1,810 views

    On the Fox news Channel, September 2, 1999, on the Hannity and Colmes television program,

    they were talking about a youth march sponsored by the Muslim religion that was to take place on the following Labor Day Week-end. The Mayor of the city had some great concerns, and did not want to grant them a permit to march, because these are some violent people. On the program, they had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts!

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

    He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is A Highway Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014
     | 9,193 views

    Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

    TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,070 views

    Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

    Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus teaching about the cost of being a disciple.

    MUB SEPT. 24, 2006 LUKE 14; 25;27 5Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“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 disciple. 27And anyone who does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016
     | 6,366 views

    For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

    Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Count The Cost PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,338 views

    To emphasize the importance of understanding and being willing to pay the full cost of completely surrendering to and following Jesus.

    Good morning, church. Today, we are going to delve deep into the question, "Are you willing to pay the price?" This involves not just being a follower of Jesus, but rather selling out to Him completely. As we navigate through this topic, I am reminded of a profound quote by Ian Thomas, a respected ...read more

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    When Life Is Just A Life

    Contributed by John Ruland on Nov 26, 2012
     | 4,064 views

    This is what you do through live and does it really count before you get saved.

    When life is just a life When life is just your life Where your life is just your life Where your house is just your house When your home is just a home When a job is just a job When a job is your job When your job is your job When your backyard is your backyard When you have a party and it is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Thankful. No Matter What Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 110,419 views

    no matter the condition of our lives, we can always find something to be thankful for

    Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for watching football? What is Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving as an attitude – ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,935 views

    Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

    Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2019
     | 3,835 views

    Discipleship is not for the faint of heart.

    Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hitch Your Life To A Star Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,388 views

    We have a fascination with stars. But have you ever hitched yor life to one?

    “Faith-Full Living: Hitch Your Life to a Star” Numbers 24:15-19; Mt. 2:1-12; “Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky; Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.” “Star light, star ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Choice That Counts

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    Joshua lays before the children of Israel the only choice that counts and commends to them by personal example in Joshua 24:14-15.

    “The Choice That Counts” Joshua 24:14-15 I. It is a POSITIVE choice. (v. 14) Deuteronomy 10:12; 1 Samuel 12:24; Genesis 17:1 A. To do what is RIGHT (v. 14a) “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and in truth” Job 28:28; Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111:10; Psalm 130:4; Acts 9:31; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist