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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Ashamed Of The Way

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 10, 2021
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    Beyond denying ourselves and picking up our cross to follow Jesus, we must live courageously and unashamed of Jesus Christ.

    IT WAS GERMAN PASTOR, DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, WHO WROTE, “SILENCE IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS ITSELF EVIL. GOD WILL NOT HOLD US GUILTLESS. NOT TO SPEAK IS TO SPEAK. NOT TO ACT IS TO ACT.” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, ALSO SAID SOMETHING SIMILAR: “THERE COMES A TIME WHEN SILENCE IS BETRAYAL. OUR LIVES BEGIN TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    You’re Asking Too Much.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021
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    God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

    Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 13, 2021
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    A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24

    September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Journey With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 24, 2021
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    Jesus explained his journey to the cross to suffer the punishment we deserved for disobeying God. Jesus then described the journey that we as his followers make throughout our lives.

    In what ancient city were the followers of Jesus first called Christians? Acts 11:26 tells us that the disciples were called Christians for the first time in the city of Antioch. Now let me ask you another question closely related to that one. What were the followers of Jesus called before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Are You Willing To Surrender?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 6, 2021
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    There is a cost to becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. Each person has to determine what he/she is willing to give. Jesus gave His life. In turn what will you surrender?

    What are you willing to surrender? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:34-38 34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 35 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Thorn In My Side

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021
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    We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

    A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Marks Of A True Believer

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 2, 2021
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    Irrespective of our denominations, we can only validate the genuineness of our Christian Faith from the evidence of the scriptures.

    THE MARKS OF A TRUE BELIEVER TEXT: MARK 8:34-38 " And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021
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    No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rate Of Exchange

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 10, 2021
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    Jesus made it clear that you can gain everything the world has to offer, but it rusts, wears out, turns to dust, and you cannot take it with you after you die. If you lose your soul, however, you lose your life for eternity.

    Humanity in its natural state really does not place much value on life, preferring to love death (Proverbs 8:36) in the form of abortions, murders, manslaughter, varied stages and types of physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and a placing on some individuals and groups a stigma of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 14, 2022
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    What does it look like to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus?

    [IMAGE] Philippine Passion Play - practice of literally crucifying people (voluntarily). The practice began in 1962 after a popular play about Jesus’ death. One man, Ruben Enaje, (as of 2019) had been hung on a cross 33 times. Many men and women have voluntarily submitted to temporary crucifixion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "living In Reality"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2022
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    A sermon about what it means to deny self and live for God and others.

    “Living in Reality” Mark 8:34-38 I want us to think about the following questions this morning: 1. What gives you the greatest joy in life? 2. What creates for you the deepest sense of purpose? 3. When do you feel most alive, most true to the person God created you to be? My guess is that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Biggest Gambler Of Them All!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
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    I want to look at a topic that should be a “no-brainer” for Christians. SHOULD CHRISTIANS GAMBLE?

    Gambling has become accepted by many, and has become a widespread problem in our society. Sad to say, you can even find it among some churches. Illus: Did you hear about the man that heard a knock at the door. Opening the door he noticed a boy from his church selling raffle tickets. The boy said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023
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    This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

    Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    What Will You Gain? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2023
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    There are two sharply contrasting philosophies of life. One is seen in the rich fool story. It is about going for what the world offers. The other philosophy of life is about going for what Christ offers. Our passage contrasts these two philosophies.

    What will you gain? Mark 8:34-38 The story is told of a rich farmer, his fields were particularly fruitful, so much so that there was not enough room to store everything. He tore down the barns and built new and bigger ones. After the new barns were built, he felt like he could sit back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022
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    Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

    April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist