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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 3, 2012
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    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year B

    Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Follow Me Intro: Have you ever heard the expression, “to cook someone’s goose”? It actually began as a reference to a man whose last name means “goose” in Czech ---- John Hus. John was the pastor of Bethlehem Church in Prague where 3,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Value Engineering

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
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    No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

    Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Randy Stephenson avatar

    Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
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    Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Randy Stephenson avatar

    When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
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    Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012
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    We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

    Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Beckette avatar

    Cross Too Heavy?, Get Help

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Mar 6, 2012
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    We all have crosses to carry and we need to determine what our crosses are, what do I do with them and what will encourage me to carry my cross/

    Today's scripture gives us the true meaning of discipleship. No parable, no allegory, no story...just to the point very plain sharp and poignantly truthful words from Jesus. We actually see two theologies here. A theology of Glory: or Show and tell; come and see the way a God is suppose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Different Drummer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012
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    Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Way To Life Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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    Some save their lives only to lose it. Others lose their lives to save it. What a paradoxical message. Yet Jesus said it was necessary.

    Mark 8:31-38 The Way to Life Recent report from Vatican to priests: sermons must be short (10 min), pithy and topical. Aren’t you glad I’m not a Catholic because my sermons won’t be short nor topical! Introduction – Heaven An elderly couple passed away and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Zachariah king avatar

    How To Save Your Life

    Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 19, 2013
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    Thoes who try to save their own lives will loose it , what a fearful warning from our lord and what did he mean?

    Mark 8:34- 34 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. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019
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    Following Christ means following him to the cross.

    There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (A Soul Is A Terrible Thing To Lose)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017
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    BUT WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR SOUL YOU LOSE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR SOUL YOU LOSE YOU

    (KJV) 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. Mark 8:34-38 [35] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
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    What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means that we be willing to give up everything to follow Him. The journey begins where we are at and ends where God wants us to be. It starts by way of the cross.

    The way of the Cross Mark 8:34-38 Mark chapter 8:34-38 Prayer- Introduction- Last week we looked at some of the words of Jesus to his disciples. We found that He had the nerve to eat with sinners and associate with people that even the religious thought should be avoided. We saw the setting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    How Much Does It Cost To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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    Being a Christian is not a casual experience. Daily, we need to renounce our old life, dedicate ourselves anew to serve Jesus Christ, and live in such a way as to imitate the life of Jesus in ourselves.

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A CHRISTIAN? (Remake of Feb. 10, 1991 Sermon at Lord’s Cove for Dorn Ridge April 29, 2012) Mark 8:34-38 INTRODUCTION: 1.) A common question asked today is “How much does it cost?” A.) More than ever, there is a price consciousness. aa.) There is a popularity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Life You Really Want To Live Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2013
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    If you want to truly live, then acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ headed for the cross and follow Him anyway even if it might cost you everything.

    City Slickers is a movie that describes the adventures of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living at Dad's Day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The Chocolate Grasshopper Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 15, 2017
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    Separating the myths from the God who acts in our lives - a sermon for Easter morning

    ................................................................................ I have no idea what Easter Bunnies are all about. Imagine a situation where on the 11th of the 11th - Remembrance Day - shops started selling chocolate grasshoppers. “Why are you selling chocolate grasshoppers?” “well ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican